Latest News

LAA Rally 2025 - Landing Slots now Live!

Alert A-07-2025 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking published to highlight a recent issue discovered

Alert A-08-2025 - Gen 4 Jabiru 3300 Engine Crankshafts - issued following a new Service Bulletin from Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

MTD-03-2025 - Marquart Charger Aileron Slave Strut - issued after slave strut failure

Alert 05-2024 - Inspection and/or Replacement of Oil Spray Nozzle in some Rotax 900 series engines - upissued to Issue 2

MTD-05-2024 - Jabiru Distributor Caps - has been upissued to Issue 2

Both homebuilt and factory-built gyroplanes can apply for Permit revalidation through the online system

Rally Airside and Entry Tickets and camping permits available via the LAA Shop.

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Paul Armstrong

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Malcolm Talbot

Updates from the Engineering Team in June

LAA HQ will be closed on Friday 4th July 2025 due to the Silverstone Grand Prix. All staff will be working from home, continuing to take calls and responding to emails

Homebuilt & Factory-Built Gyroplanes to join the new online Permit Revalidation System on 22nd July 2025!

LAA Alert published to highlight the Installation Procedure, Torque Checks and Replacement Interval for Flywheel Attachment Bolts on aircraft equipped with Jabiru 2200, 3300 and 5100 engines, and withdrawal of LAA Alert AWA/20/15

LAA Alert published to highlight corrosion issues on Pioneer 300 & Pioneer 300 Hawk undercarriages

LAA Alert published to highlight a recent Christen Eagle II Canopy detachment in flight due to damage of the canopy locking pin brackets

The CAA plans to introduce a renewal process for the ROCC in August 2025.

The final legislation has not yet come into force.

Aerobatics Course bursary for LAA Members!!!

A new Mandatory Technical Directive due to recent Mission M108 nose leg failures

Updates from the Engineering Team in May

You can now buy your camping permit in advance!

Winners of the 2025 Armstrong / Isaacs Bursary. Congratulations to Calvin, Tom and Simon

Updates from the Engineering Team in April

Updates from the Engineering Team in February and March

Watch our 'Online Permit Revalidation Explained' video for a step-by-step guide on how to complete the online Permit Revalidation Process

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Andrew Williams

Announcement of the new Permit to Fly revalidation system, coming on 15th April...

LAA Alert published to highlight a Jabiru Service Bulletin requiring replacement of the pistons of certain ‘Gen 4’ Jabiru engine types 2200 and 3300

LAA Alert published to highlight a recent Service Bulletin published by Rotax regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the crankcase and/or gearbox housing on affected engines.

A brief introduction to the new Permit Revalidation System, which will be introduced in April

FAA releases AD for mandatory changes of certain rudder posts

Updates from the Engineering Team in January

An exciting opportunity to join the team at LAA HQ as an Airworthiness Coordinator

New Mandatory Technical Directive published regarding 'Inspection of horizontal stabiliser (tailplane) attachment brackets and associated
hardware for cracks, looseness and other forms of distress'

Updates from the Engineering Team in December

Steve Jones’ replica DH71 Tiger Moth Racer made a highly successful maiden flight on 26th November, piloted by Steve himself.

Alert to highlight issues with a blocked oil spray nozzle in some Rotax 900 series engines

Alert to highlight recent issues with loose engine mount bolts on Rotax 900 series engines

Immediate mandatory inspection of the trim cable system on all Eurfoxes & replacement by 1st June 2025 if old-style clevises are fitted

Updates from the Engineering Team in October and November

The LAA is very pleased to announce that Lucy Wootton has been appointed as the new Head of Continuing Airworthiness and Inspection

Alert to highlight recent reports of trim cable corrosion on Eurostars

Alert to highlight the recent Lycoming Airworthiness Dierctive regarding connecting rod bushings and connecting rod assemblies

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Stuart Porter

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Alan Caldecourt

The LAA welcomes new Inspector - Mark Bodger

The LAA welcomes new Inspector - Sam McMellon

Our Membership and Engineering softwarehas now been updated!

Updates from the Engineering Team in August and September

Updates from the Engineering Team in July

Mandatory checks for corrosion in wing rear struts

Mandatory checks of clearances in the distributor cap

Updates from the Engineering Team in June

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Tom Bootyman!

Updates from the Engineering Team in May

Mandatory disabling of cabin heat

Mandatory checks of flap operating cables on Chipmunk aircraft

LAA Open Day! Come and join us

Updates from the Engineering Team in April