Official Statement now released, and it is sort of on, but not exactly, ie Rally Lite-

”The LAA Rally is to be scaled back. After considerable soul searching and a pragmatic, considered review by the Rally Committee, it has been decided that caution is the appropriate course of action for the Association in 2009.

Whilst a full Rally continues to be the objective for 2010, with the uncertainties of the current economic climate, the LAA should not expose itself financially at this time.

Considerable work has already been performed by a dedicated team and this is not to be wasted. Now under active discussion, is a Sywell hosted event, possibly called ‘Sywell Revisited’, embracing key aspects of the Rally, with a major fly-in for owners, members and enthusiasts to fly, meet and enjoy the range of aircraft and activities the LAA represents. Same venue, same dates – 4th, 5th and 6th September.

We’ll work on the details with the experienced Northampton, Sywell team and make a statement in due course.

So whilst some might be disappointed that a Full 2009 Rally will not be delivered by the team, we are actively working to assist Sywell with a substantial event and are looking further ahead to 2010.

We hope that everyone will support this September’s event.