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by Steve Slater
Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Henstridge Fly In 22nd April - postponed.
Replies: 0
Views: 17104

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...
by Steve Slater
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: 17767

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
by Steve Slater
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: 17767

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...
by Steve Slater
Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Builders liability
Replies: 6
Views: 5357

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...
by Steve Slater
Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Some Advice on Post Winter Checks
Replies: 0
Views: 16326

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
by Steve Slater
Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: LAA Appoints New CEO
Replies: 2
Views: 4553

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...
by Steve Slater
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ROUGHAM AIRFIELD. PETITION AGAINST CLOSURE.
Replies: 1
Views: 2612

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...
by Steve Slater
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER WANTED
Replies: 0
Views: 15989

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...
by Steve Slater
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Flying in Germany and Austria with permit aircraft
Replies: 26
Views: 19317

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 ...
by Steve Slater
Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 29th JANUARY FOR CONSULTATION ON CAA PERFORMANCE
Replies: 0
Views: 11140

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 ...
by Steve Slater
Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Did I miss my wall calendar?
Replies: 2
Views: 2633

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
by Steve Slater
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: 3429

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 ...
by Steve Slater
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: 2425

Re: GASCo EC Survey - please give 5-10 mins of your time

Done !!

Encourage everyone else to take a moment too!

S
by Steve Slater
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: 2453

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...
by Steve Slater
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: 3577

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...