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Introducing new LAA FBG Inspector - Kevin Whitehead

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Robin Smith

Updates from the Engineering Team in March

Winners of the 2026 Armstrong / Isaacs Bursary. Congratulations to Kate, Iain and Rose!!

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Mike Maddams

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Craig Ransome

Congratulations to Amy Whitewick, whose striking design was chosen to mark 80 years of grassroots aviation, engineering excellence and community spirit!

Updates from the Engineering Team in February

BYP launch Sunday Flying Club

Malcolm McBride's Funeral arrangements

Updates from the Engineering Team in January

The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) invites members, their friends and family who are 16+ to take part in our Design a 2026 Rally Poster competition celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the LAA.

LAA Standard Modification SM16826 ‘Reinforcement of Rudder Pedal to Torque Tube Joints & Latest MT-05-2025

CAA MPD-2026-002-E - Eurofox Rudder Pedal Cracking

Updates from the Engineering Team in November and December

MTD-05-2025 Issue 3 published - Eurofox Rudder Pedals

Alert to highlight the Glasair Rudder Pedal Bearing Failures and Recommended Testing

MTD-06-2025 - A recent inspection of a Europa fitted with the tailplane torque tube clamp modification, LAA MOD 10623, revealed both halves of the clamp had broken and fallen apart.

Alert to highlight the issue of Eurofox Fuel Line Disconnected In-Flight

Alert to highlight the issue of CZAW SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures

MTD-05-2025 Issue 2 published - Eurofox Rudder Pedals

MTD-04-2025 upissued to Issue 3 to amend the specification of the metal washers that must used to replace plastic washers.

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Gary Priestley

Inspection of the propeller gearbox of ROTAX® 915 i and 916 i(Series) Aircraft Engines

Introducing LAA Inspector Chris Norris

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Phil Hebdon

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Ben Davis

Armstrong-Isaacs Bursaries for 2026 now open!

MTD-05-2025 Eurofox Rudder Pedal Cracking - Mandatory Inspection Requirements

MTD-04-2025 upissued to Issue 2 to amend the specification of the metal washers that must used to replace plastic washers.

MTD-04-2025 - Replacement of all plastic control linkage rod end connector washers with metal washers

Updates from the Engineering Team in October

We’re thrilled to announce that our 2026 Rally is officially in the calendar! Mark your diaries and get ready for a special rally, celebrating the LAA 80th Anniversary.
📅 Date: 4/5/6 September 2026
📍 Location: Leicestershire Aero Club, Leicester Airport.

Winners of Awards 2025

Alert to highlight the issue of Aeroprakt service bulletins relating to ageing windscreens on Foxbat and Vixxen aircraft

Alert to highlight the issue of Airmasters service bulletin and CAA MPD relating to the aileron rose joint and rudder hinge on Eurostar aircraft

Updates from the Engineering Team in August & September

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Mike Wigg

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Neil Oakman

Introducing new LAA Inspector - James Coyne-Downhill

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Keith Troughton

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Conrad Ceillam

MTD-01-2025 - Inspection of horizontal stabiliser (tailplane) attachment brackets and associated hardware for cracks, looseness and other forms of distress - upissued to Issue 2

LAA Alert published to highlight cracking in E-Prop Propeller Hubs

LAA Alert published to highlight hairline cracking in Woodcomp Klassic Propeller blades

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Lewis Harper

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Mark Wilkinson

Introducing new LAA Inspector - Tomas del Carpio

Mandatory Technical Directive relating to Mission M108 nose leg failures upissued

Updates from the Engineering Team in July

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