New Look HAA
THE NEW LOOK HAA REFRESHING THE HAA ORGANISATION AND MODERNISING OUR APPROACH The Strategic Review We announced last December that the HAA Council had launched a Strategic Review. The aim of that review was...
CAA issue Information Notice on DH Moth spars
The CAA have issued an information notice on DeHavilland Moth spars produced by The Croydon Aircraft Company of New Zealand. Follow the link below for more information. IN-2017/032
CAA lifts grounding of UK civilian Hawker Hunters
Today, 6th July, the CAA has cancelled Safety Directive SD-2015/003, which prohibited UK-civil registered Hawker Hunter aircraft from flying. The full text of the CAA’s announcement is available here. If you do not wish to...
Successful HAA visit to F.A.S.T. and Farnborough Wind Tunnels
HAA members had a very enjoyable day visiting Farnborough Air Sciences Trust which opened for us specially and included a demonstration of the Cody Flyer and access to the Trident 3, Canberra and Harrier cockpits. However...
HAA Visit to Old Sarum – 2nd May 2017
The first visit of the 2017 programme has been confirmed as Old Sarum, near Salisbury. We will be visiting the BDAC Collection on Tue 2nd May 2017. The cost for the day will be...
HAA Annual Meeting 2017 enjoys excellent guest speakers including Shoreham AAIB investigator
The HAA Annual and Flying meeting held at Old Warden aerodrome on 19th March proved a great success, with members keen to hear the HAA’s strategy for adapting to the increasingly challenging environment for operators...
Stuart McKay presented with HAA Darrol Stinton Memorial Trophy at Moth Forum
Stuart McKay with the Darrol Stinton Memorial Trophy and HAA President Rick Peacock-Edwards and Chairman Wally Epton Darol Stinnton Memorial Trophy 2017 Presentation The late Darrol Stinton was a former Farnborough and Civil Aviation...
Blackbushe Airport 75th Anniversary
HAA Members are invited to join the 75th anniversary celebrations of Blackbushe Airport on 1st & 2nd July 2017. The event will feature a ground exhibition including trade, clubs, societies and all manner of...
Chairman’s Update
A NEW LOOK HAA? Thoughts from the Chairman The Strategic Review is under way and the Task Force comprising Cliff Spink, Dodge Bailey, Phil Hall, Phil O’Dell, Edwin Brenninkmeyer and Malcolm Ward have met...
Black Buck 35th Anniversary event
This is not an HAA event but members may find it interesting. Please see the poster below and follow this link for more details.
CAA online claim form for 8.33KHz radio retrofitting launched.
The CAA online process to claim up to a 20% rebate of the enforced 8.33KHz radio retrofitting has been launched. You will need the receipt, photo id, radio user and radio licence numbers, and is...
New CAA form SRG1326 for FDD accreditation
The ongoing changes to display regulation means there is a new form for Flying Display Directors (FDDs) to complete for this season as part of their accreditation. This is similar to that introduced for...
HAA STRATEGIC REVIEW 2017
At the December 2016 regular Council Meeting of the HAA a significant decision was taken to initiate a Strategic Review of the Association. The Council debated whether, if the HAA did not exist, would...
Airfields – Greenfield or Brownfield?
British GA Airfields In response to the subject of British airfields under increasing threat from property developers since airfield categorisation as ‘brown field’ sites, John Gilder has provided the following information in his capacity...
LT CDR JOHN "JOCK" MOFFAT RN (17 Jun 19 – 11 Dec 16)
LT CDR JOHN “JOCK” MOFFAT RN It is with great sadness that the HAA laments the death of former Fleet Air Arm pilot Lieutenant Commander John “Jock” Moffat RN (Retired) that has been widely...
From the 2016 symposium – an HAA update
An update on HAA activities from the chairman – Wally Epton. In the past the Symposium has been an opportunity to say a few brief words on events of the year past and give...
FROM THE 2016 SYMPOSIUM – AN HAA UPDATE
HAA CHAIRMAN SPEAKS OUT ON SAFETY FROM THE 2016 SYMPOSIUM In the past the Symposium has been an opportunity to say a few brief words on events of the year past and give attendees...
HAA ANNUAL MEETING AND FLYING FORUM
ANNUAL MEETING AND FLYING FORUM 18th MARCH 2017 SHUTTLEWORTH TRUST OLD WARDEN AIRFIELD. The Annual Meeting takes place in the Charlotte Room at the Shuttleworth Trust Museum Old Warden Aerodrome. 10am Start – Finish...
Another successful Symposium
The Symposium at the RAF Museum Hendon on Sat 29th Oct had one of the largest attendances ever, with very well received presentations and further improved luncheon facilities proving popular. Presentations on displaying the...
Historic aircraft spares
Recently joined HAA member Chris Fagg has a large list of historic aircraft spares that he is prepared to offer to HAA members at discounted prices. Please see the full detail at Engineering Ancillaries...