September 2012 Issue of LIGHT AVIATION

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  • Editor’s Desk – Brian Hope introduces this month’s magazine.
  • Chairman’s Chat – Roger Hopkinson comments on the Rally
  • Letters – Stall/Spin and stick position, a scare in a Cessna Aerobat
  • Trevor Roche Obituary – A celebration of the life of popular LAA member
  • Strategic Thinking – CEO Rich Dunevein-Gordon explains some of the strategic planning
  • The Blue dream – Hercules Propellers manufactures the props for an exciting US based replica project
  • Over the Hedge – Rebirth of a vintage postwar Super Cub. The French tour UK despite the terrible summer weather.
  • Project News – Jabiru powered VP1 almost ready to fly
  • Engineering news – An update on some of the developments in LAA Engineering of late.
  • Oshkosh AirVenture 2012 – Nigel Hitchman reports on another fantastic year
  • ZJ-Viera – Francis Donaldson flies a truly different SSDR
  • Testing for Stability – Roger Andrews uses Flight Test Course skills to investigate his Pioneer 300’s pitch stability.
  • TL-Ultralights – The editor visits the Czech manufacturer of the TL Sting and Sirius – and is impressed.
  • Safety Spot – Prop hub corrosion, a cracked engine mount, wrong brake disc attach bolts lead to an accident.