Light Aircraft Association

No, yellow vest thingies are not made just from static generating nylon. They're made from a material that mysteriously melts into the skin when confronted by fire. Always take them off when you get into the cockpit, wear leather gloves, Nomex suits...er... hang on, that was from the sensible days w...

Mike, Absolutely right. However, I thought it was no smoking within 8hrs of flight and no alcohol within 50ft... As for yellow tabards, we are going to charge landing fees to any pilot who wears one and not to anyone else. The elfin safety people are a pain; I'm just hoping to head off some visiting...

Thanks for the input. I have some experience of writing RAs, but someone else usually points out a risk that I haven't considered! That's really why I would like to see a similar one from another club. I completely agree that plagiarism isn't the best way and it's always best to go through the whole...

I am about to embark upon writing a risk assessment for our club's refuelling arrangements. Can anyone help me by providing a copy of theirs, or come up with any pointers? I have started by reading CAP 748, Aircraft Fuelling and Fuel Installation Management, which is helpful - but all/any input woul...

Thanks for the hints. I'll investigate and report back if there's anything useful to be found...

BP have been supplying 80/87 avgas to the Felthorpe Flying Group for some time. Sadly, however, they have just announced the closure of BP Coryton at the end of April. With our several Gipsy engines, we'd like to continue with 80/87; can anyone help with contact details of an alternative supplier? T...