G-AVIN

G-AVIN is a Rallye MS880B, a single-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 10 flights totalling 5 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EGKK to EGKK. Service window in our records spans 56 days. The Rallye MS880B has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,094 lb, light wake category.

About the Rallye MS880B

The Rallye series represents one of France's most enduring contributions to general aviation, originally designed by Morane-Saulnier in the early 1960s and later produced under the Socata banner. The MS880B Rallye Club was the baseline trainer and touring variant, powered by a modest 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, yet distinguished by its rugged construction, excellent visibility from the high-wing configuration, and leading-edge slats that delivered docile slow-flight handling. While never a speed demon, the Rallye earned a loyal following in European flying clubs for its forgiving stall characteristics and grass-strip capability, making it a popular choice for ab-initio training and weekend touring across the continent.

Thousands were built through the 1960s and 1970s, with many still flying today in the hands of enthusiast owners who prize the type's simplicity and charm. The registration prefix pattern, predominantly French (F-) and German (D-), reflects the aircraft's strongest markets, where it remains a familiar sight at small airfields. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.