Recovery project to rescue Catalina Miss Pick Up
The HAA would like to highlight the campaign to support the Catalina Miss Pick Up and the recovery of the aircraft, after an engine issue stranded the aircraft in Loch Ness at the mercy...
Vice President Colin Dodds 23 Nov 1940 – 18 Sep 2020 RIP
It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of HAA Vice President Colin Dodds last Friday after a long illness. Colin was a long serving and greatly respected member of...
Proposed CAA MPD for Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes – Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles
Details of the CAA Proposed Mandatory Permit Directive for Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes regarding Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles may be found here
STOP Press: 2020 Symposium Cancelled
The HAA management committee have had to take the decision to cancel this year’s Symposium due to the ongoing Covid19 restrictions on large events and the venue policies. It is a great shame, as...
HAA DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY 2020
HAA DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY Open for nominations The DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY is an award presented by the HAA for an individual who has made a personal contribution of major significance to the...
HAA Vice-president Rick Peacock-Edwards Autobiography published
Air Commodore Rick Peacock-Edwards has just published his autobiography and as you would expect, it is a fascinating tale of flying, friendship and fun. Aviation is a thread that runs through Rick’s life and...
CAA consultation on the Operation of Permit-to-Fly ex-military aircraft on the UK register CAP632
The CAA are consulting on Edition 8 of CAP632 which is the comprehensive source of information containing rules and guidance pertaining to maintaining and operating permit-to-fly ex-military aircraft on the UK register. It is aligned with...
Sir Geoffrey de Havilland Flying Scholarship 2020 open now for applications
The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers Sir Geoffrey de Havilland Flying Scholarship 2020 open now for applications The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers’ and Coach Harness Makers’ Flying Scholarship, established in memory...
Government guidance against recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak
Government guidance has been issued which states that people should not take part in recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak. This is in line with government guidance to stay at home unless it is...
Rolls-Royce Merlin MPD issued
The CAA have issues the follow Mandatory Permit Directive (MPD) for Merlin engines regarding camshaft bracket studs. Details may be found here.