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by MikeM
Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Hangar thefts
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Views: 4474

Hangar thefts

The theft of a Rotax 912 plus other equipment and tools has been reported from Roche airfield in Cornwall followed by unsuccessful intruders at Bodmin.

Everyone needs to be vigilant and review their security measures.
by MikeM
Mon Oct 21, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: LAA Struts
Topic: Devon Strut Meeting, Sat. 2nd Nov 12:00 - 16:30
Replies: 0
Views: 7175

Devon Strut Meeting, Sat. 2nd Nov 12:00 - 16:30

The Devon Strut will be holding a "Skydemon - Hints & Tips" meeting on the afternoon of Sat. 2nd November. For location details see www.devonstrut.co.uk/events.
All LAA members are welcome but places are limited so please let me know if you are interested by email to [email protected] asap.
by MikeM
Wed Sep 11, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut Branscombe fly-in, Sat 14th September
Replies: 0
Views: 29110

Devon Strut Branscombe fly-in, Sat 14th September

All welcome by air to Branscombe, East Devon this coming Saturday. Strut and LAA members also welcome by road but otherwise not a public event. See https://www.branscombecampsite.com/flyin/ for telephone PPR, noise abatement circuit procedures and n.b. the need to contact with Exeter radar when inbo...
by MikeM
Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Primer paint for small steel fittings
Replies: 2
Views: 5551

Re: Primer paint for small steel fittings

Ian, for small fittings I've used U-Pol Acid#8
by MikeM
Tue Jul 30, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut Dunkeswell fly-in, Sat 3rd August
Replies: 0
Views: 12418

Devon Strut Dunkeswell fly-in, Sat 3rd August

The weather is looking good for the Devon Strut Dunkeswell fly-in this Saturday. Arrival info is on the Dunkeswell website https://www.dunkeswell.co.uk/ and we'll have our bbq fired up. Why not make a weekend of it in the Southwest by combining it with Lundy Sunday on 4th? Looking forward to seeing ...
by MikeM
Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut Branscombe fly-in, Sat 20th July Cancelled
Replies: 0
Views: 11925

Devon Strut Branscombe fly-in, Sat 20th July Cancelled

Sadly, the forecast has put paid to our plans for this Saturday's fly-in at Branscombe. Here's hoping for a better day at Dunkeswell on Saturday 3rd August.

Mike
by MikeM
Sat Jun 15, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut fly-in, Farway Common, Sat 22nd June
Replies: 0
Views: 13731

Devon Strut fly-in, Farway Common, Sat 22nd June

Devon Strut Fly-In & BBQ at Farway Common, Sat 22nd June. All welcome.
See Info at www.devonstrut.co.uk and Farway Common website www.farwaycommon.com for airfield info, online PPR and essential frequencies.
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by MikeM
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: LAA Struts
Topic: Devon Strut Meeting, Thurs 11th April
Replies: 0
Views: 17622

Devon Strut Meeting, Thurs 11th April

All are welcome to our next evening meeting when balloonist Allie Dunnington will be talking about her adventures: "Around the world by Beech 18 and hot air balloon: from the ices of the Arctic to the jungles of Indonesia"
Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, Exeter on Thursday 11th April starting at 19:30
by MikeM
Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Any 6ft 4" LAA pilots out there?
Replies: 4
Views: 31766

Re: Any 6ft 4" LAA pilots out there?

I know a big bloke who's comfortable in a Rans S6.
by MikeM
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: web site!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 19188

Re: web site!!!!

Well done to Lucy Wootton in redesigning the LAA website using Wix. It looks good, easy to navigate and has a search function.

Mike
by MikeM
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut fly-in, Farway Common, Sat 17th June
Replies: 0
Views: 29481

Devon Strut fly-in, Farway Common, Sat 17th June

The Devon Strut's Farway Common fly-in is happening this Saturday 17th June and all are welcome. Airfield and arrival details are posted on the Farway website https://www.farwaycommon.com including mandatory PPR and landing fee payments. Please read this information and be aware of the arrival route...
by MikeM
Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Branscombe - Sat 24th September
Replies: 0
Views: 9705

Branscombe - Sat 24th September

All are welcome to Branscombe on Sat 24th September for the Devon Strut's last fly-in BBQ of the year.
Arrival info is on https://www.branscombecampsite.com/flyin/
(The site will be updated from the July fly-in header!)
by MikeM
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:06 am
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut fly-in, Dunkeswell, Sat 6th August
Replies: 0
Views: 9447

Devon Strut fly-in, Dunkeswell, Sat 6th August

The Devon Strut will be holding its fly-in at Dunkeswell this Saturday 6th August.
All welcome & the weather's looking good!
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by MikeM
Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut fly-in, Branscombe, Sat 9th July
Replies: 0
Views: 9221

Devon Strut fly-in, Branscombe, Sat 9th July

It's the Devon Strut fly-in this Saturday at Branscombe.
Info at www.devonstrut.co.uk/events with links to the briefing, telephone PPR and circuit videos on the Branscombe website.
Unfortunately car parking is limited so road access to Strut volunteers and LAA members only.

Mike Mold
by MikeM
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Devon Strut fly-in, Farway Common, Sat 18th June
Replies: 0
Views: 10035

Devon Strut fly-in, Farway Common, Sat 18th June

Devon Strut Fly-In and Welcome Hangar Party, Farway Common, Saturday 18th June. Arrival info & online PPR essential at
https://www.farwaycommon.com Looking forward to seeing lots of visitors.

Mike