17 Jun 2025
The new online Permit Revalidation system has been in place for fixed-wing aircraft on the LAA fleet since 15th April 2025 and now it is time to add Gyroplanes, both amateur-built and factory-built. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that gyroplane Owners and Inspectors will be able to use the online Permit Revalidation system from 22nd July 2025!
The Permit Revalidation Process for gyroplanes will follow the same three steps as for fixed-wing aircraft, shown in the graphic below. The only differences will be small changes to the questions in line with the requirements for gyroplanes, such as asking about the rotor and rotor-head.
Where do I find more information?
If you are a Gyroplane Owner or Inspector, then please talk to your friends that own and inspect fixed-wing aircraft, as many of them will have been through this new process.
There is lots of information to help you:
Technical Leaflet 2.00 – Revalidating an Aircraft’s Permit to Fly, will be updated on 22nd July to include information regarding gyroplanes
A detailed step-by-step video guide is available on the LAA’s YouTube channel, called ‘Online Permit Revalidation Explained.’
A list of Frequently Asked Questions is available on the LAA website. Again, these will be updated on 22nd July to include Gyroplanes
For more information, click HERE.
Note: the 22nd July is a hard deadline, so LAA Engineering will not accept applications made under the old system from that date.
Changes to Permit Revalidation Fees for Gyroplane Owners
From 22nd July, Permit Revalidation Fees for gyroplanes will be based on Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW), rather than Factory Built Gyroplanes always having a fee of £323. This is in line with the charging regime for fixed-wing aircraft. The current charges are as follows:
Up to 450kg - £241
451-999kg - £292
1000kg & above - £323
Note: For FBGs - if the last Permit revalidation was not administered by the LAA, an extra fee of £155 applies