June 2019 Issue of LIGHT AVIATION

 

  • Chairman’s Chat - Tim Hardy says escape the political woes and build an aircraft!
  • News - LAA advocacy and Lasham Gliding Society Judicial Review updates.
  • Happy Birthday Piet - Alan James celebrates the Pietenpol Air Camper’s 90th birthday.
  • Sun ‘n’ Fun - Nigel Hitchman and Brian Hope report from this sunny Florida event.
  • Some don’t like it hot - Steve Slater says make allowances for the summer heat.
  • Projects - An imported Glastar, a completed Menestrel and more…
  • Flight2Hope - An inspirational journey promoting peace in the Middle East.   
  • Popham - The UK’s first exhibition of the year, all the fun from the Microlight Fair.
  • Destination - Martin Ferid visits the charming ramparted French town of Avallon.
  • Air Test - Clive Davidson flies a US Sport Biplane, the Stolp Acroduster, and loves it!
  • Safety Spot - Delaminating rotors, Luciole fire and allowing distractions cause accidents.
  • RAeC Awards - LAA members’ success at the RAeC Awards Night in London.
  • Struts4U - Former Chairman David Faulkner-Bryant recalls 50 years of Struts.
  • Air Race Design Comp update - The first designs have flown the virtual air race!
  • Where to Go - The calendar is at its busiest with events at home and abroad.
  • CEO thoughts - The Model Flyers are facing unnecessary penalties because of drones.
  • Landing Vouchers - Save money with our free and discounted landing vouchers for July.
  • Classifieds - Bargains to whet your appetite.