October 2006

Page 3: Contents Page 4: Chaiman's message Page 5-11: AOPA working for you EASA maps out the future of GA Mode-S: airlines benefits, GA pays 'Reckless endangerment' costs pilot dear GPS approaches - give it a go Page 12-13: AVGAS - don't panic yet Page 14-15: ELTs - to buy or not to buy? Page 16-19: The Noah's ark of Austers Page 20-21: Briefings Page 22-27: A bout with 'the beast' (MIG 15) Page 28-31: Brantly B2 helicopter Page 32-36: The Anson in later life Page 37-38: Letters to the editor Page 40-41: Corprate Member Profile: London Transport Flying Club Page 42: Relief for the flying eye