November 2018 Issue of LIGHT AVIATION

  • CEO’s Chat: Steve Slater discusses some of the achievements of women LAA members.
  • News: Zenair CH750 Cruzer cleared to build, Skydrive to close, new hybrid engine planned.
  • AGM: A report on the day’s events at the 2018 LAA Annual General Meeting.
  • Art Competition: We can all benefit from the imagination of youngsters.
  • Projects: UK’s first Thatcher CX-4, load tests on Blue Two, a Bristell & a Chipmunk.
  • LAA Rally: Brian Hope takes a second look at a very enjoyable 2018 LAA Rally.
  • Focker Triplane: Dr. Brueggemann discusses his 10-year Focker DR1 Triplane build.
  • Destination: Martin Ferid goes continental to Sandown on the delightful Isle of Wight!
  • PilotAware: More advances for this low cost conspicuity device-it can see Mode S.
  • Sticky Fingers: Dudley Pattison explains the use of Aerolite and Aerodux wood glues.
  • Air test: Francis tries The Airplane Factory's Sling 2 on for size and it fits very nicely.
  • Safety Spot: Broken exhausts, loss of thrust on constant speed prop & heavy Rotax carb floats.
  • Struts 4U: News from the Wessex Strut and calendar updates for the LAA’s Struts/Clubs.
  • Airspace: Steve Slater on the progress being made on influencing controlled airspace.
  • Classified Ads for November