Skills currency
Although there is a considerable reduction of air displays and events this year, it is important to maintain the skills necessary for display flying. Events are still taking place at Duxford, Sywell and already...
Chipmunk 75th
Recently we posted an article about the 75th anniversary of the de Havilland Chipmunk, designed after the Second World War as a primary trainer for air forces. Polish engineer Wsiewolod Jakimiuk was principal designer and...
Vintage Flying Scholarship open
Vintage flying Scholarship open for applications from 1st June 2021 The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers’ and Coach Harness Makers’ Flying Scholarship, established in memory of Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, is open for applications from...
Tragic loss of General Des Barker
It is with great sadness the HAA has heard of the death General Des Barker, along with Colonel Rama Iyer, in a SAAF Museum Patchen Explorer. Des was highly respected for the objective research he did...
National Treasure – Spitfire Mk.1 N3200
Third in a series about aircraft in the HAA’s National Treasurers list Amongst the Historic Aircraft Association Top Ten list of our list of ‘National Treasures’ is Spitfire Mk.1 N3200. This is a survivor...
Forthcoming Events
The new HAA events coordinator, Sue Stowe, is putting together a programme of “An evening with…” virtual events for members. Announcement will be sent for each event but the planned dates are listed here...
Spitfire 85th anniversary of first flight
Today marks the 85th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire. Its first flight, as many will know, took place at on 5th March 1936 at Eastleigh aerodrome, which is now Southampton Airport....
Updated DfT restrictions on recreational flying
The Covid restrictions for recreational flying have been updated based upon the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. It is worth noting that if you need a flight with an instructor for currency, a later...
Flying Display Focus Group
The CAA sponsored Flying Display Focus Group (FDFG) is made up of experienced industry practitioners and regulators. What`s its purpose? You may think “safe” and “exciting” in the same sentence in relation to flying...
Dr Robert Pleming RIP
It was with great sadness the HAA heard of the sudden death of Dr Robert Pleming on 2nd February. Robert was not only a respected HAA member but a visionary leading the Vulcan...