Light Aircraft Association

It is with regret that I announce the death of Nigel Graham, he lost his battle with cancer.
Rally goers will recognise the Callisto he displayed in the builders tent regularly, over the years.
https://www.theeuropaclub.org/news/nigel-graham

RIP Nigel
Mike

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Cookie
I wondered if there has been any news on Opinion 05/2017.

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Mike

Anyone got a Flydat gathering dust on a shelf?
Please email.

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Mike

For those that do not monitor the flyer forums.
https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=102461

Well done Alan, excellent piece.

Hello Stuart, I am wondering if it is the type of flying you are doing? Although I would like my own aircraft I decided to "dip my toe in", by joining a group. I have found a group 2 seater gave me the opportunity to fly with another group member or friend or anyone else interested. And if you want ...

Wanted manifold gauge preferably 2" 10 - 50 in Hg.
But will consider 2.25"

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Mike

The ACP says that only representative organisations can respond, will the LAA be responding?

Am I the only one that finds the current stand on 'over 65's not fly young people' somewhat an insult. Does anyone know why the bar to over 65 has come into place. The LAA seems happy to take my money, of course the senior rate, but why the bar. I was told it is because the CAA has information that ...

Hello Paul As far as I know, nothing out of the normal, however currently if you fly factory builts you will need to pay DGAC 50euro see this LAA link http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/2010/LAA%20Home%20Page/Flying_in_France_Factory.html When I have been in the past it has been staight forwa...

Hello Nigel and Simon I read your comments with interest and would suggest that you could volunteer some of your time and/or money to improve the site. As anyone in the IT industry knows "it costs money" and if it is in short supply things do not get done. As far as I am concerned the site is here t...

I spoke with Mrs May my MP a couple of weeks ago. She did listen and take notes. But do not hold your breath, from what she said the people making the decisions are only interested in the games and do not care a toss about the problems holding the event will cause.

Mike

I am helping as a volunteer with the ATA collection currenly being assembled at the Maidenhead Heritage Centre. To this end they have organised with the Venue De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre M25 Jct22, A unique opportunity to meet 9 ATA veterans. http://www.maidenheadheritage.org.uk/MHC_Event_...

ps this is a piece of the proposals that I really dont like "The availability of access to this airspace will be limited by ATC capacity" I read this as effectively s.d off till mid Sept! Many of the pilots commenting on the main tread about the Olympics restrictions may not fully understand the fa...