February 2012 Issue of LIGHT AVIATION

Feb 2012 front cover of LA
  • Editor’s Desk – Brian Hope waxes lyrical about the Bestmann
  • Chairman’s Chat – Roger updates us on EFLEVA’s progress
  • NewsManchester airspace reduced, get into air racing
  • LAA's EASA IR and EIR response
  • UL 91 availability and Approvals
  • Letters – Kit Spitfire controversy, three piece wings and Annex 11 aircraft
  • Over the Hedge – Aircraft wind driven generators and comfy shoes!
  • Project News – Escapade and Zodiac builds, and a beautiful Klemm restoration
  • Project News Special – Jodel DR1050 reincarnation with a Rotax 912 power-plant
  • EASA Pilot Licensing – Which Licence will suit your kind of flying?
  • Darrol Stinton – We celebrate the life of this test pilot and HAA stalwart who died recently
  • Rotec Radial – Round engines and liquid cooled Jabiru heads from Australia
  • The A-Z of Mods – Francis concludes his advice on applying for modifications
  • Bücker Bestmann – The Gomhouria, an Egyptian version of the revered Bestmann
  • Where did it all go wrong – the anatomy of a flying accident
  • EASA Aerobatic Rating – Jon Cooke explains who will need a Rating to fly aeros
  • East Anglian Adventure – You don’t need to go foreign to have a fun touring holiday
  • Safety Spot – Foxbat rudder flutter problems and Pioneer ribs and undercarriages
  • Where to Go – The calendar is filling for a fantastic year of events