The All-Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation (APPG-GA) issued the following announcement on the Airspace Inquiry prompted by the CAA’s controversial recent approval of controlled airspace at Farnborough. 18th September 2018 Airspace Inquiry –...
Four excellent presentations have been secured on the theme RAF100 Flying the Icons, covering a range of topics from historic accounts, personal memories of aircraft operations, and contemporary events within our historic aircraft movement....
HAA DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY Open for nominations The HAA make two awards annually. The first is the Conrod Trophy which this year was presented to Richard Grace on behalf of Air Leasing at...
We recently received an email from Kenneth Hodges who kindly sent some photos from 2007 when HAA VP Desmond Penrose visited a WACO club fly-in in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Kenneth comments ” I witnessed him...
We received the following press release. Edinburgh University Air Squadron Association ‘Winkle’- one of the world’s greatest pilots. Former pilots of Edinburgh University Air Squadron are behind a bid to raise funds of £100,000...
The sad passing of Mary Ellis has led some media outlets to say Mary was the last wartime female ATA pilot. However, without wishing diminish Mary’s great legacy, that does not take account...
The HAA is greatly saddened by the passing of John Farley, a Vice President of the Association. John was not only an exceptional aviator and test pilot but a great supporter of the HAA,...
The Duxford Air Festival in May gathered a group of 8 Harvards to mark the 80th anniversary of the Harvard. The 8 flew in three sections; a box of 4, a vic of 3...
The Historic Aircraft Association have announced Air Leasing Ltd as this year’s recipient of the Conrod Trophy. The annual award (for group endeavour) recognises outstanding achievement in the restoration, maintenance or operation of historic...
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of HAA member Bill Taylor who served on HAA Council and provided great support for the Association for many years. Bill, aged 67, passed away...
FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S NOTEBOOK THE APPG AND UK AIR SHOWS Members will probably have heard something about the recently formed All Party Parliamentary Group for General Aviation (APPG/GA) The Group has a website at...
Following the cancellation on the original date due to weather conditions, the new date for the meeting has been agreed with the assistance of Shuttleworth as Sunday 22nd April. The revised agenda is below...
The predicted snow falls that will settle mean that it may be difficult for people to attend the Annual Meeting and Flying Forum tomorrow 18th March. We therefore have decided to postpone the meeting,...
Final call for Annual meeting and Flying Forum. Please contact the Secretary to reserve your place.
The CAA has issued the finalised MPD effecting Avon jet engine life limits. The HAA made representations during the consultation period. The MPD is available via this link.
The CAA have issued a Safety Notice on the Maintenance and Overhaul of Historic Piston Engines. The Safety Notice can be found at the following link.
Just a reminder the HAA Annual Meeting and Flying Forum takes place at Old Warden on Sunday 18th March. The event is open to HAA members at no charge and also allows you to...
The CAA Safety Notice removes some of the display restrictions for straight wing jet aircraft. The restrictions are not eased for swept wing aircraft. Details may be found in the following link.
We have been advised on a change of how interested parties can make their views known as detailed below. Henlow has a long history and is blessed with multiple grass runways which makes it...
Members may be interested in a new event for pre 1946 biplanes for a cross channel flying team rally. More details in the link here.
