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- Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Henstridge Fly In 22nd April - postponed.
- Replies: 0
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Henstridge Fly In 22nd April - postponed.
The Henstridge 80th Anniversary Fly-in and Meet the LAA Day on 22nd April, has been postponed until later in the year. Due to waterlogging, the airfield can't get the grass cut or rolled with the heavy equipment needed without making ruts or making the field into a mud bath!! A new date will be anno...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN” RETURNS TO POPHAM 18-20 AUGUST
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23746
Re: LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN” RETURNS TO POPHAM 18-20 AUGUST
Sorry to hear Ben.
Of course we had hoped that we could maintain our regular weekend, but sadly neither Popham nor other venues we had been looking at were available in the first weekend of September.
Steve
Of course we had hoped that we could maintain our regular weekend, but sadly neither Popham nor other venues we had been looking at were available in the first weekend of September.
Steve
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:23 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN” RETURNS TO POPHAM 18-20 AUGUST
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23746
LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN” RETURNS TO POPHAM 18-20 AUGUST
LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN” RETURNS TO POPHAM AERODROME Friday 18th to Sunday 20th August 2023. The LAA is returning to the green grass of Popham Aerodrome in Hampshire for a repeat of its “Grass Roots Fly In” from 18th to 20th August 2023. The Fly-In will again on one hand take the Associate back to i...
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:21 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Builders liability
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9185
Re: Builders liability
We've taken some fairly high level guidance and been advised that as an Association we should not attempt to create any form of pro-forma for those buying or selling aircraft. We've looked at documents that AOPA and EAA have produced in the USA and while wordy, they would achieve little in mitigatin...
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:12 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Some Advice on Post Winter Checks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22889
Some Advice on Post Winter Checks
A joint activity with CAA and LAA. Thanks to our Chief Inspector Lucy Wootton.
Worth a couple of minutes to watch....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lBdjVYWl6k
Worth a couple of minutes to watch....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lBdjVYWl6k
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:46 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: LAA Appoints New CEO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7416
LAA Appoints New CEO
LAA Appoints New CEO “ This is my dream role and I can’t wait to get started! ” Simon Tilling has been appointed as the new CEO of the Light Aircraft Association. He will start in his new role in mid-April. Simon brings to the Association a wealth of leadership, general management and customer serv...
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: ROUGHAM AIRFIELD. PETITION AGAINST CLOSURE.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5457
ROUGHAM AIRFIELD. PETITION AGAINST CLOSURE.
You may have heard that the airfield at Rougham, near Bury St. Edmonds in Suffolk, home to a number of LAA members and host to a number of popular events including visits to its preserved WW2 USAAF control tower, is under immediate threat. Its owners have elected to sell the land for development and...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:44 am
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER WANTED
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18790
DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER WANTED
We're further reinforcing our engineering team. Drop us a line if you are interested. Design verification engineer We are looking for an engineer to join the team at our Turweston HQ. The role involves advising our members on the requirements for modifications, repairs and new designs, reviewing app...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:37 am
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Flying in Germany and Austria with permit aircraft
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27806
Re: Flying in Germany and Austria with permit aircraft
The ECAC letters of agreement are separate from EC and EASA and, as far as we are aware are still being honoured in most European counties for vintage and classic types and amateur-built aircraft on LAA Permits, which meet the requirements of EASA Annex 1. The agreements don't apply for non-Annex 1 ...
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:24 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 29th JANUARY FOR CONSULTATION ON CAA PERFORMANCE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14013
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 29th JANUARY FOR CONSULTATION ON CAA PERFORMANCE
The deadline for responses to a call for evidence on CAA Effectiveness and Efficiency has been extended to enable more stakeholders to comment. The deadline has been extended to 11:45pm, 29 January 2023. The call for evidence aims to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the CAA. It is part of ...
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:23 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Did I miss my wall calendar?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5488
Re: Did I miss my wall calendar?
If you're missing it, or it got thrown out with the wrapping, drop us a line at the office and we'll get one in an envelope for you.
Steve
Steve
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:06 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: LAA CEO among those named for services to aviation in New Year’ Honours List
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5846
LAA CEO among those named for services to aviation in New Year’ Honours List
A bit odd, sending out a press release about myself, but please bear with me. Happy New Year all! Steve LAA CEO among those named for services to aviation in New Year’ Honours List LAA CEO Stephen Slater, along with former head of the CAA GA Unit Tony Rapson and helicopter safety specialist Lt Cmdr ...
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:05 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: GASCo EC Survey - please give 5-10 mins of your time
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4491
Re: GASCo EC Survey - please give 5-10 mins of your time
Done !!
Encourage everyone else to take a moment too!
S
Encourage everyone else to take a moment too!
S
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 12:59 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: NUMBER OF LAA AIRCRAFT PERMIT RENEWALS IS BACK TO PRE-COVID LEVELS AND BUCKING THE RECESSION.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4414
NUMBER OF LAA AIRCRAFT PERMIT RENEWALS IS BACK TO PRE-COVID LEVELS AND BUCKING THE RECESSION.
The number of aircraft operated on LAA Permits to Fly at the end of 2022 numbered 2,752. This ‘Permit Renewal’ figure which indicates active aircraft therefore aviation activity in the sector, was slightly higher than in 2021 and matches the number noted, pre-Covid, in 2019. In addition, 93 new airc...
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:45 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Could you lead the LAA into the future? We’re recruiting for the next CEO.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5373
Could you lead the LAA into the future? We’re recruiting for the next CEO.
The Light Aircraft Association is seeking a new Chief Executive following Steve Slater’s decision to retire in the spring. This is a high-profile position and a unique opportunity to pay a major role in the future of sport flying and recreational aviation. Based at Turweston, near Brackley in Northa...