Light aviation and related machines

Presentation

Chairman / Vice-Chairman

Xavier BARRAL / Patrick GILLIÉRON

Mail contact :

aviationlegere@3af.fr

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

The Commission Technique Aviation Légère was born of the passion of its founding members for gliders, hang-gliders, paragliders, parachutes, ULMs, hot-air balloons, airships, kites, etc., and their admiration for historic aircraft because of their visionary character and simplicity. By extension, the commission is interested in ground-effect aircraft, air-cushion vehicles, sailboats, hydrofoils, wind turbines, light land vehicles, as well as airplanes propelled by hydrogen.ronefs powered by non-fossil energy sources (e.g. solar power), and new marine or land vehicle projects that stand out for their efficiency.

ACTIVITIES

  • Disseminate and share knowledge through writings, editorials and meetings;
  • Visits, aerial activity discovery sessions, technical projects, commemorative projects.

CONDITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE LIGHT AVIATION AND RELATED MACHINES COMMISSION

All applications formembership of the Light Aviation and Related Machines Technical Committee are subject to payment of the annual 3AF membership fee. If the membership fee is not up to date, no application will be accepted.Membership applications can be sent to https://www.3af.fr/a-propos/pourquoi-adherer-1038

Organizers:

Chairman / Vice-Chairman: Xavier BARRAL / Patrick GILLIÉRON

Secretary: Catherine BUFFET

Director: Patrick GILLIÉRON

Join us! Contact us by e-mail ataviationlegere@3af.fr

Upcoming events

  1. Thursday 11 December at 18:30
    Human factors - Underwater experience

    THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 FROM 6:30 to 8pm by videophone. The Île-de-France Group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the 3AF "Centre"...

  1. 21 January 2026 at 18:30
    Piloting and controlling the new RACER
    Organised by Ile-de-France

    WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21st FROM 6.30pm to 8pm by videophone. The Île-de-France Group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with 3AF's...

Previous events

  1. Tuesday 25 November at 10:30
    Visit to Espace navigation & contrôle aérien (NAVACA) at the Musée de l'Air et...
    Organised by Ile-de-France

    History of air navigation and air traffic control Come and discover the "NAVACA" hall on Tuesday November 25 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. Registration limited to 20 participants. Reservations are...

  1. Thursday 13 November at 18:30
    Introduction to aircraft design

    Knowledge development and know-howINTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT DESIGN Michel Kieffer, associate professor at Paris Nanterre University, will be offering an introduction to Aircraft Design from November 13, 2025. This...

  1. Wednesday 12 November at 18:30
    The eVTOL dream or reality?

    WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12 FROM 6:30 to 8 p.m. by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with 3AF's "...

  1. Wednesday 22 October at 17:00
    From pilotless to short-haul aircraft

    FROM PILOTLESS TO SHORT-HAUL AIRCRAFT Demonstrators of particularly economical concepts The Light Aviation and Related Machines Commission of the Association Aéronautique et...

  1. Thursday 16 October at 18:30
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    Ile-de-France Group ConferencesTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. by videophone. The Ile-de-France Group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. Thursday 16 October at 08:30
    Matinales of the 3AF Ile-de-France Group

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. by videophone via ZOOM The Île-de-France group offers its members a debate with experts on: DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF FLIGHT...

  1. Tuesday 07 October at 09:30
    Aviation & Handicaps symposium
    Organised by Ile-de-France

    Light Aviation People with disabilities can become pilots of light aircraft. The number of such pilots is already substantial, and is set to grow, thanks to improvements in auxiliary...

  1. Wednesday 17 September at 18:30
    Will hydrogen change the shape of aircraft?
    Organised by Ile-de-France

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17 from 6.30 pm to 8 pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France Group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with 3AF's "...

  1. Thursday 12 June at 18:30
    BERTIN Aerotrain - Vehicle on air cushion

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY12 FROM 6.30 pm to 8 pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. Tuesday 03 June at 09:00 to Thursday 05 June at 18:00
    European Workshop on MDO for Industrial Applications in Aeronautics
    Organised by Midi-Pyrénées

    Worshop Welcome to the 4th European Workshop on MDO for Industrial Applications in Aeronautics Toulouse, France, 3rd - 5th June 2025 . After the successful edition of the workshop at...

  1. Thursday 22 May at 18:30
    Light aircraft design

    Conferences of the Light Aviation and Derivative Machinery Commission LIGHT AIRCRAFT DESIGN The "Light Aviation and Derivative Machines" Commission of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the...

  1. Tuesday 20 May at 18:30
    BERTIN Aerotrain - Vehicle on air cushion

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY12 FROM 6.30 pm to 8 pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. Tuesday 13 May at 11:00
    From AF 447 to MH 370, between the sky and the abyss,

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences THURSDAY MAY 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by videophone. The Groupement des Ingénieurs et Cadres Supérieurs de l'Aviation Civile (GIACRE), in partnership with the Ile-de-France...

  1. Thursday 20 March at 08:30
    Matinales of the 3AF Ile-de-France Group

    Artificial IntelligenceJEUDI 20 MARS 2025 DE 8h30 à 10h en visiophonie via ZOOM Le groupe Île-de-France propose à ses membres un débat avec des experts sur L'EXOBIOLOGIE ET LA RECHERCHE D’EXOPLANÈTES....

  1. Wednesday 12 February at 18:30
    The Rafale Marine and the Charles de Gaulle

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 FROM 6:30 to 8pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. Thursday 06 February at 08:30
    Helicopter landing: simulations to aid piloting

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13 FROM 6:30 to 8pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. 11 December 2024 at 18:30
    The Rafale Marine and the Charles de Gaulle

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 FROM 6:30 to 8pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. 04 December 2024 at 18:30
    Helicopter landing: simulations to aid piloting

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13 FROM 6:30 to 8pm by videophone. The Ile-de-France group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in partnership with the "Centre"...

  1. 20 November 2024 at 14:30
    ONERA Meudon facilities tour

    Ile-de-France Group technical tours VISIT TO ONERA'S MEUDON WIND TUNNELS WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 FROM 2 to 4 p.m. The Aerodynamics Technical Committee and the 3AF Ile-de-France group are offering its members a free tour...

  1. 13 November 2024 at 18:30
    Disappearance of flight MH370

    Ile-de-France Group Conferences THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 FROM 6:30 to 8pm in person at the 15th arrondissement town hall. The Ile-de-France Group of the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF), in...