Light Aircraft Association

The problem with the slot system at Aero Expo was that acccess to the booking facility was withdrawn a few days before the event (this wasn't the case last year). So any cancellations (which needed to be made directly via telephone) could not be picked up and filled by others. I hope Sywell don't fo...

I see slots as a rather enjoyable challenge; which would be even better if there was a prize for those landing the closest to their allocated slot time. Maybe that would need factoring by distance travelled, and it would certainly need to be clarified as to which part of the arrival the time related...

LAA TADS 074A at: http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/TADs/074A%20RUTAN%20LONG-EZ.pdf describes some problems with the much older 'square' facet pumps. Viz. 1. Due to problems with fuel boost pump failing due to seals deteriorating in Avgas, replace Facet fuel pump types 480616, 48...

Any opinions as to why the price differential between mogas and derv has equalised then reversed, mogas now frequently costing more than derv? Perhaps American gasoline demand during summer holidays, or something more sinister like the introduction of expensively derived constituents? Like alcohol. ...

The whole context of CAP 642 is inappropriate to 'unlicenced grass strips'.
It's all about how to safely park the airbridge and such stuff; not relevant.

If this is not so, then why doesn't CAP 428 cross reference 642 (which was first published in 1995).


Duncan.

I have in the past found the BMAA set of digital scales to be MASSIVELY out of tolerance, despite having a current certificate of calibration.


DMcF.

Any under-used 196s out there in need of a new home?

Please PM.

Duncan.