January 2012 Issue of LIGHT AVIATION

Jan2012 cover of LA
  • Editor’s Desk – Brian Hope reviews this issue and wishes members well for 2012.
  • Chairman’s Chat – Roger welcomes De Havilland owners and considers the year ahead.
  • News – Klemm, V6 T51 and jet powered SSDR take flight. Paul Poberezny honoured.
  • Letters – Mk26B is not a Spitfire, Aluminium and Jabiru courses praised..
  • Over the Hedge – Jodels from Ilmer, and the luxurious Aeroncas.
  • The Flying Show – LAA has an excellent stand and is very busy at the NEC.
  • LAA Safety Initiative – New members’ free Biennial instruction offer.
  • Project News – A tricycle Taylorcraft, freshly painted Gomhouria and a Trail update.
  • De Havilland Handover – De Havilland Support aircraft get Permit choice.
  • EU Regulatory Puzzle - Europe Air Sport’s David Roberts explains how EASA works.
  • Avionics Part V1 – This month it’s all you need to know about antennas.
  • Easy Dzus it – Richard Mole’s simple DIY tool for fitting Dzus fasteners.
  • Delightful Chipmunk – Celebrating the Chipmunk, which will soon join the LAA fleet.
  • Turbi Tale – The fascinating story of a 1950’s build Druine Turbi by DH apprentices.
  • Safety Spot – Primer bulbs, autopilot servo shaftes, Pulsar foam ribs, and DH fuel pipes.
  • Where to Go – The calendar is filling, plus we look at LAA’s 201 diary of events.