June 2017 Issue of LIGHT AVIATION

 

  • CEO’s Chat - Steve Slater on the launch of several new initiatives this month.
  • News - EFLEVA Days Fly-in, advice on completing Radio Mods paperwork.
  • Project News - Ibis wooden canard, Bowers Flybaby, Canadian Canuck and more.
  • Destination - A quintessentially British event, the Helveningham Hall Country Fair & fly-in.
  • Pass it on - Dr. Alex Ellin offers an alternative method for making cable shackles.
  • Project Phoenix - A group of Sheffield Uni students embark on a Pietenpol learning curve.
  • RAeC Awards - LAA members are rewarded for their services and achievements.
  • LAA Courses - Steve Slater on an expansion of the LAA Engineering course programme.
  • Air Courtage Insurance - A new Pilot and Aircraft insurance scheme for LAA members.
  • Sun ‘n’ Fun Vintage - Nigel Hitchman on the event’s vintage and warbird attendees.
  • Retro-fitting an Icom - Gary Smith was looking for ‘plug and play’, and found it.
  • Christavia air test - A delightful Canadian homebuilt intended for missionary work.
  • Night/IFR panel - Manuel Queiroz starts making fundamental decisions on equipment.
  • Safety Spot- Mogas problems for Jabirus, Lycoming crank plug oil leak wrecks prop.
  • Radial and Trainer Fly-in - Vintage action at this Halfpenny Green fly-in.
  • Meet the Members - New LAA Ambassador, Arthur Williams and his passion for flight.
  • Struts 4U - Henstridge’s superb 40th Anniversary Fly-in & Strut activities for June & July.
  • Vouchers - Three free landings and one reduced this month, enjoy yourself!
  • Where to Go - Dates for your diary - plenty of choice now the season is in full swing!