Herts/NW London Strut Jan 31 meeting all welcome

[Kelvin Denize]

This is an invite to anybody who does not already know that a new strut exists in Hertfordshire/NW London and that we meet at Elstree Aerodrome. The next meeting is on the 31 January 2008 and if you are interested in aviation in this area please do come along and see if it is for you.

Or just come along to see what Elstree looks like at night.

Our meeting on 15 November was very successful, with 35 people, and a good talk on flying safely by David Cockburn.


Before the talk we had a fact finding session to get some idea of who we are and what we want. In summary:-


- most people came from AL, HP, and NW postal districts, with a sprinkling of others. No-one from CM or LU, which is perhaps understandable as they are so far away.
- All but 4 attendees are flyers - airfields used were:- Elstree (6), Halton (3), Nuthampstead (3), Top Farm (2), Cheddington (2), Stapleford, Panshanger, Benington, Sackville Fm, Vicarage Fm, London Colney, Ventfield Fm, Graveley, Little Gransden.


- 9 attendees are building (or soon to be building) - types are:- Falco, RV7, RV9A, Jabiru J400, Zenair 601, Menestrel, Europa XS, Sportcruiser, Pietenpol.


- Elstree would seem to be a good venue, judging by the turnout and other feedback. Other venues can also be considered.


- Meeting topics that people are interested in are:- owner maintenance, touring (incl preparations), fly-ins, visits, building reports and discussions, navigation, lending club, safety, legislation, mode S, vintage A/C, weather, groups, performance A/C, ATC, Austers, flying! Those should give us some ideas for the next decade or two!


Future Meetings - we agreed that we would meet every 2 months, on the last Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at Elstree, starting with 31st January. Fly-ins etc would be in addition. We hope to arrange a fly-in at Elstree this summer.


31st January (put date in your diary now!) Roger Hopkinson (Chairman of the LAA) will talk to us, and there will be ample opportunity for you to ask questions or voice concerns.


Best Wishes,

Kelvin Denize. Send me a email [email protected] so we can get a quick chat in if it is possible,

Hope to some of you there, especially other struts we can work with over the summer months for shared flyinns and other activities.

[Kelvin Denize]

Just a reminder to you all the the Hertford/NW London strut is meeting next Thursday 31 Jan at 19.30 and we do welcome all LAA members, infact we welcome everybody who loves aircraft.

Just checked with Roger and he is comming so all of you that want to meet the chairman of the LAA or if you just want to sit with a few fellow aviators and see what we are planning for the summer or if you have a strange desire to see EGTR at night then please do come along.

There is a great bar and parking for all types of vehicle including aircraft. Speak nicely to the FISO and he might leave the runway lights on for you.

Look forward to seeing you all there,

Kelvin (mishek)

[Kelvin Denize]

Elstree aerodrome place on the web. Has a direction by road link.

http://www.egtr.net/

[BrianHunt]

When is the next strut meeting? Can't find any info about it. I assume it still exists?

[Brian Hope]

Hi Brian, the Strut is certainly still very active. From the latest LAA magazine-

The Herts. Strut Autumn fly-in takes place at Elsree on 24th September. Free landings (voluntary donations to British Disabled Flying Association appreciated). Flex wings welcome. PPR [email protected] or tel: 07549 525108. www.herts-strut.org.uk

Some contact details there which should help find out the info yoou require.