The definitive non-controversial thread.

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:05 pm

And, I fear, not very interesting, but I felt that members should know that my Permit renewal was turned around in under 24 hours.

My inspector says it was because of his revered status & expertise, but I know it was due to my carefully-saved-for-a-special-occasion smiley bear stamp that formed part of the envelope.

Sending it recorded delivery might have had the effect of pity being taken on those who are trying to fly this summer, but, equally, it could have had the effect of 'Who's she trying to kid? We've got heaps of the things here to look at, you know...'

So it was the LAA that made me fly today, before the rain arrived.

Public thanks where it is due: Engineering and administration, Turweston, yesterday.

Planemike · Post by **Planemike** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:27 pm

Not fogetting plaudits for the Post Office............

Planemike

mike newall · Post by **mike newall** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:59 pm

No, they're just waiting for the "permit renewal after a long layoff" for TECC.... try get that one done in 24 hours

Getting bored now, am on the lookout for an S1C or S1S if you know of any going cheap.......

Capt M
Freight God

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:08 am

Now THAT Permit will be celebrated by more than a thank you to the LAA - balloons, cake, marching bands, champagne, the odd flypast, WHY....

Actually, I'm getting quite fond of Temporary Champ.

gasax · Post by **gasax** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:08 am

Well given the amount of 'work' involved there is no reason why a routine permit renewal cannot be turned around the same day. It's good that this is generally happening so that is a great improvment.

However there are many other areas where a little effort could reap major benefits for members - I speak as the owner of an aircraft grounded by the LAA in early November 2008 and still waiting for the fairly simply mods to get it ariworthy again - rather less to boast about there!

Bill Scott · Post by **Bill Scott** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:20 pm

I must join in and express my appreciation.

My aircraft has been in bits (like its pilot) for over two years whilst being re-skinned and having a jolly good fettling.
Passed permit inspection last saturday, posted paperwork monday, received at Turweston tuesday and arrived back to me on thursday.
Test flight planned for sunday

Great service, much appreciated.

Same applies to LAA shop, which reminds me, I must get a new chart.

mike newall · Post by **mike newall** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:54 pm

ChampChump wrote:
Actually, I'm getting quite fond of Temporary Champ.

You are spending too much time en le bateau !

It's French and the wing is on the wrong side and someone hit the tips and made them bend up...........

I'll send your cowling back if we hear any more of this nonsense young lady

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:27 am

You are spending too much time en le bateau !

I couldn't agree more. See how long it took to reply? That's a lot of flying hours lost.....