A feature on one of the aircraft in the HAA’s National Treasure register. The Royal Air Force was formed in on April 1st 1918 and was the world’s first independent air force. It was created...
HAA members have been invited to apply to fly in to this fundraising event at Middle Wallop. The above fundraising event was due to take place in July 2020 at Middle Wallop but sadly...
Eleanor Wadsworth, one of the last three surviving “Spitfire Women” of the Air Transport Auxiliary has passed away at the age of 103. Eleanor did not come from an aviation background. Eleanor professionally was...
The lucky recipient’s name has been drawn via a random generator and is being contacted to arrange delivery.
The HAA offers all its members the Seasons Greetings, as we look forward to 2021. HAA President Sir Gerald Howarth expressed the following message to all in the the historic aircraft movement “On behalf of...
The HAA are supporting the campaign to keep the Desford aircraft flying rather than as a static exhibit in a museum. After many years of effort to restore this unique aircraft and which has...
The CAA have published the review into Risk of Cognitive Impairment Due to G Forces and the report makes 7 recommendations. The report can be found at this link CAP1963
NOEA – The Virtual Convention: Past, Present & Future The CEO of National Outdoor Events Association, Susan Tanner, has kindly invited all EIF Member Associations, including BADA Members, to join the NOEA Convention Sessions on 18th...
As we remember Colin Dodds, we thought his past article in Flypast magazine on a long Tiger Moth flight would be of interest and clearly shows his knowledge and passion for De Havilland aircraft....
To help publicise the fundraising for the Catalina Miss Pick Up and it’s rescue following the recent problems, photographer Eoghan Smith has kindly allowed the HAA to frame a print of his image of...
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...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
The CAA have issues the follow Mandatory Permit Directive (MPD) for Merlin engines regarding camshaft bracket studs. Details may be found here.
