North
Western Strut
of the
Light
Aircraft
Association
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David Gray
David’s interest in aviation started in the early
60’s, living close to Manchester Airport he would spend many hours at the
airport with his friends.
Dave learnt to fly at Sywell in 1975 and became a
member of LAC in the late 70’s, owing a share in a plane based at Barton. In
1980 Dave bought a Jodel Mascaret D150 from La Rochelle which was based at
Barton for many years. In 1988, 1990 and 1993 he was awarded the PFA rally
award, The Wilkinson Sword, for the best Jodel. David travelled extensively
around the UK and Europe, attending many rallies over the years.
David also took part in the Dawn to Dusk event in
1981, coming second and was also presented with a special award medal from
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
David always had an interest in Miles aircraft and
purchased the Miles Gemini
G-AKKB in
August 2010. Dave was delighted to bring the Gemini back to Barton, where it
was originally owned by Fred Dunkerley, a fellow Lancashire Aero Club
member. The Gemini moved to Keenair at Liverpool before moving to his hangar
at Sleap in 2019.
The Gemini was invited to participate in the 75th
anniversary celebrations at Manchester Airport in 2013 as part of a display
of vintage aircraft.
Next Meeting
!!Back to Second Tuesday !!
Tuesday 10th May 2022
Film Show orTalk TBA
VG Lounge (check VG grill) at 7:30 pm
See Strut News for Booking Details
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Don't forget to read The Strut News
New Exciting 2022 Events
Check 'What's On new Program Soon'
(All LAC Members are welcome as well)
Meeting normally at The Veteran's Lounge, Barton
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Blackpool Video
Apparently some pilots have been confusing
Warton with Blackpool in recent months so they have come up with a video to
help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQC7JnwdY84&feature=youtu.be
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What's New
We are pleased to announce that the subscription for this year will remain at the rate of £20.00 per person.
Please pay the Membership Secretary, Kevin Nestor, at the next Strut night or send your payment
A big thanks to Alistair spending for all the time he has spent running this web site.
I've been asked to take over so I would welcome any suggestions - Peter
Building an Air Villa - Spring & Summer 2015 Update
I've been getting on with the railings and bathroom, I've retired now so
hopefully I can get on a bit faster.
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The Light
Aircraft
Association is a non-profit making organisation open to anyone interested in aviation. The
aims of the Association are to get the would be aviator into the air as cheaply as
possible and to promote the design and construction of Ultra-light and Microlight
aircraft.
The LAA works in close harmony with the Civil Aviation Authority providing
unparalleled service to the operators of Special Category Certificates of
Airworthiness aircraft. The LAA has Parliamentary approval to recommend or restrict the issue of such certificates,
a privilege and responsibility of which it is justifiably proud.
The North Western Strut is a regional branch of the Light Aircraft Association and
provides social evenings where the talk is of flying, building and restoring. Guest
speakers appear, films are shown, ‘aeronautical bits and pieces’ exchanged,
plans and technicalities are discussed. In addition a newsletter of special interest to
LAA
members in the Northwest is published every month.
The Strut is organised as a self supporting club within the LAA organisation
and elects its own officers at its AGM each February. A small subscription
is charged to cover the cost of the newsletter, its postage, and other costs
- this is in addition to the cost of membership to the LAA
If you are thinking of building, (or buying), flying and maintaining a simple small
aircraft yourself under the Special Category of C. of A. does it not make sense to make
contact with those of like mind?. You could join with others to run and fly an ultra-light
plane as a group. Again the Strut is there to help. There’s a wealth of knowledge and
experience in our ranks which is yours for the asking. Come and join us, you will be more
than welcome.
The North Western Strut does not give flying instruction for student pilots, but can
supply information about which schools and flying clubs within its general area provide
this facility.
Further details of the North Western Strut of the Light Aircraft Association may be had
from the Strut contact as listed below.
Contact: Cliff Mort (The Strut Coordinator, email
info@nwstrut.uk)
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