Light Aircraft Association

Oh dear having just seen that the passport agency have had to increase prices because of reduced demand I do hope for the future of GA that the CAA don't adopt the same approach if/as the UK fleet contracts.

Using the link Steve posted, I too have now booked my slot - painless and straightforward. If the weather's crap I'll either leave earlier or arrive later, and I do not expect there to be a problem either way. Is it worth getting so uptight about this? So why impose a procedure that will not be adh...

So under a slot system can I assume that the runway is mine and mine alone at that time and the atc unit of whatever nature will clear the approach for me.

Cool

Such models can be skewed by the preconceptions of those that build them. Rubbish in equals rubbish out.

the rv uk site tells us that examples have been started here but I don't think they have any approvals so to do as yet or the info would be on the engineering section.

Quite agree Brian, Even the RAF operated Grobs have GPS . I assume this is so they can rapidly spot potential infringements.

Good point but I can still visit on the Saturday as it is a 2 day affair.

ps It seem to be missing from the LAA strut events page

Good call to cancel and reschedule but I can't find any other fly-in events (in UK) which are only on the 12th July.

Hope wx plays ball

(looked at bmaa and RAeC sites)

A lovely day and the folk at Popham deserve a huge thankyou for the smooth and unobtrusive way they organise everything. Shall be back next year. Thanks

I was getting confused with the D and D number given out a couple of years ago for use if radio failure occurred (esp if no xpdr was fitted). re the "Any mobile phone on an aircraft which does not have a base station will attempt to reach a base station by using an increasingly strong signal, eventu...

Hi Nigel, you state it is illegal but can you point to the actual legislation. I agree that the pilot has enough to cope with, pax less so, but as a potential communication backup I even think some authorities have OKed it. Wx actuals - current rainfall graphics etc could be as useful in the air - t...

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I note that an aerobatic version of the UL engine, the UL260iSa 105 Hp Injected aerobatic engine ( inverted oil system), is to be available soon.

Is anyone planning an aircraft capable of using this engine ?

Please

ps 2 seat preferred

Site says it's going/gone out on 5th so I am hoping that I'll see it today but prob be tomorrow. Surprised to see the adds up on the site before the mag though.

Upside down, hanging in your straps and probably in a confined space does not seem to be conducive to axe swinging. Perhaps a battery pwred hammer drill ? When it happened to me the canopy broke and I had to dig my way out (good reason for maintiaining a slim profile) so perhaps a broad axe could do...

You could buy an Xair and have change left over to buy a further 3 !