BLACKBURN motorcycle legend Carl Fogarty took a set of controls with a difference to get a new TT facility off to a flying start.

Four-times World Superbike champion Carl swapped wheels for wings as he climbed into the pilot's chair to launch Flykeen's new air shuttle service.

The Lancashire-based airline, which already operates twice-a-day flights between the Isle of Man and Manchester is launching a dedicated service for the races.

Carl took time out to get the TT air shuttle off the ground as he prepared for his new team's debut in the World Superbike Championship.

Foggy Petronas Racing is expected to cause a major stir when the team joins the WSB starting grid for the first time at Laguna Seca in July.