Light Aircraft Association

The expected announcement at the week-end of the new regulations for SSDR's was not made. The CAA have announced that it will be in the new year. I do hope the original idea of just two parameters, MTOW <300kgs and a stall speed of < 35kts will not be complicated. There are many issues such as insur...

Ian, The German regs are clear on recovery systems and empty weight, 'fixtures and fittings and rescue system 120 kg not exceeds' our regs are a little light on the the subject of BRS or hand deployed recovery systems. The argument for recovery systems and weight has been discussed in the microlight...

I really enjoyed it. It showed the diverse characters that enter these events, I saw nothing negative, it did recap an accident 15 years ago, but the guy lived to do it all again, and I'd say he really enjoyed it.
Wonderful stuff.

For any doubters of what SSDR can bring, look at this fantastic setup.
Twin jet under 115kg.

http://youtu.be/Je2DDkRuQZ0

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I have no conection with the company.
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I had an interesting conversation with Paul Dewhurst at the flying show about whats happening on electric powered SSDR's. At the moment batteries are not counted as fuel, (strange as they do drain) but he was saying there is some movement in his discussions with the authority and hopes a change may ...