< Back LAA Open Day this Saturday 6th June - Postponed 3 Jun 2026 Dear LAA Member Due to the poor weather forecast for this Saturday, we have decided to regrettably postpone our Open Day. We will be looking into re-organising another date. Regards Simon Tilling CEO Next Previous

Latest News 3 Jun 2026 LAA Open Day this Saturday 6th June - Postponed LAA's Summer Open Day has unfortunately been postponed Read More 7 May 2026 Engineering updates in April Updates from the Engineering Team in April Read More 24 Apr 2026 MTD-03-2026 Issue 1 Published – NSI CAP 140 Propeller Cracking A new Mandatory Technical Directive has been raised to withdraw approval for CAP 140 propeller blade cuffs versions Read More 15 Apr 2026 MTD-01-2026 Issue 1 Published - Shadow Aircraft Oratex Disbonding A new Mandatory Technical Directive due to Oratex covering suffered a largescale disbond in flight Read More 3 Apr 2026 New LAA Factory-Built Gyroplane Inspector - Kevin Whitehead Introducing new LAA FBG Inspector - Kevin Whitehead Read More 2 Apr 2026 New LAA Inspector - Robin Smith Introducing new LAA Inspector - Robin Smith Read More 1 Apr 2026 Engineering updates in March Updates from the Engineering Team in March Read More 30 Mar 2026 Armstrong / Isaacs Bursary 2026 Winners of the 2026 Armstrong / Isaacs Bursary. Congratulations to Kate, Iain and Rose!! Read More 20 Mar 2026 New LAA Inspector - Mike Maddams Introducing new LAA Inspector - Mike Maddams Read More 16 Mar 2026 New LAA Inspector - Craig Ransome Introducing new LAA Inspector - Craig Ransome Read More 6 Mar 2026 Winner Announced: LAA 80th Anniversary Rally Poster Congratulations to Amy Whitewick, whose striking design was chosen to mark 80 years of grassroots aviation, engineering excellence and community spirit! Read More 5 Mar 2026 Engineering updates in February Updates from the Engineering Team in February Read More 19 Feb 2026 LAA host British Young Pilots BYP launch Sunday Flying Club Read More 6 Feb 2026 Malcolm McBride Update Malcolm McBride's Funeral arrangements Read More 5 Feb 2026 Engineering updates in January Updates from the Engineering Team in January Read More 2 Feb 2026 *DEADLINE EXTENDED!* Design the LAA 2026 Rally Poster Competition 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. Read More 19 Jan 2026 Eurofox Rudder Pedal Failures - LAA Standard Modification Approved & MTD-05-2025 Issue 4 LAA Standard Modification SM16826 ‘Reinforcement of Rudder Pedal to Torque Tube Joints & Latest MT-05-2025 Read More 12 Jan 2026 Eurofox Rudder Pedal Failures - CAA Mandatory Permit Directive CAA MPD-2026-002-E - Eurofox Rudder Pedal Cracking Read More 7 Jan 2026 Engineering updates in November and December Updates from the Engineering Team in November and December Read More 7 Jan 2026 MTD-05-2025 Issue 3 published - Eurofox Rudder Pedals MTD-05-2025 Issue 3 published - Eurofox Rudder Pedals Read More 23 Dec 2025 LAA Alert A-15-2025 Glasair Rudder Pedal Bearing Failures Alert to highlight the Glasair Rudder Pedal Bearing Failures and Recommended Testing Read More 16 Dec 2025 MTD-06-2025 published - Europa Tailplane Torque Tube Mod Failure 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. Read More 11 Dec 2025 LAA Alert A-14-2025 - Eurofox Fuel Line Disconnected In-Flight Alert to highlight the issue of Eurofox Fuel Line Disconnected In-Flight Read More 10 Dec 2025 LAA Alert A-13-2025 - CZAW SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures Alert to highlight the issue of CZAW SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures Read More 5 Dec 2025 MTD-05-2025 Issue 2 published - Eurofox Rudder Pedals MTD-05-2025 Issue 2 published - Eurofox Rudder Pedals Read More 4 Dec 2025 MTD-04-2025 Issue 3 - Rans Control Linkage Rod End Connector Safety Washers MTD-04-2025 upissued to Issue 3 to amend the specification of the metal washers that must used to replace plastic washers. Read More 4 Dec 2025 New LAA Inspector - Gary Priestley Introducing new LAA Inspector - Gary Priestley Read More 2 Dec 2025 ROTAX® Service Bulletins – Inspection of the Propeller Gearbox Inspection of the propeller gearbox of ROTAX® 915 i and 916 i(Series) Aircraft Engines Read More 28 Nov 2025 Returning LAA Inspector - Chris Norris Introducing LAA Inspector Chris Norris Read More 27 Nov 2025 New LAA Inspector - Phil Hebdon Introducing new LAA Inspector - Phil Hebdon Read More 27 Nov 2025 New LAA Inspector - Ben Davis Introducing new LAA Inspector - Ben Davis Read More 21 Nov 2025 Armstrong-Isaacs Bursaries for 2026 Armstrong-Isaacs Bursaries for 2026 now open! Read More 19 Nov 2025 MTD-05-2025 Eurofox Rudder Pedal Cracking MTD-05-2025 Eurofox Rudder Pedal Cracking - Mandatory Inspection Requirements Read More 18 Nov 2025 MTD-04-2025 upissued to Issue 2 - Rans Control Linkage Rod End Connector Safety Washers MTD-04-2025 upissued to Issue 2 to amend the specification of the metal washers that must used to replace plastic washers. Read More 13 Nov 2025 MTD-04-2025 published Rans Control Linkage Rod End Connector Washers MTD-04-2025 - Replacement of all plastic control linkage rod end connector washers with metal washers Read More 11 Nov 2025 Engineering updates in October Updates from the Engineering Team in October Read More 3 Nov 2025 LAA RALLY 2026! 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. Read More 24 Oct 2025 LAA Rally and Service Awards 2025 Winners of Awards 2025 Read More 14 Oct 2025 Alert A-12-2025 - Aeroprakt windscreens Alert to highlight the issue of Aeroprakt service bulletins relating to ageing windscreens on Foxbat and Vixxen aircraft Read More 8 Oct 2025 Alert A-11-2025 - Eurostar aileron rose joint and rudder hinge inspection Alert to highlight the issue of Airmasters service bulletin and CAA MPD relating to the aileron rose joint and rudder hinge on Eurostar aircraft Read More 7 Oct 2025 Engineering updates in August & September Updates from the Engineering Team in August & September Read More 22 Sept 2025 New LAA Inspector - Mike Wigg Introducing new LAA Inspector - Mike Wigg Read More 22 Sept 2025 New LAA Inspector - Neil Oakman Introducing new LAA Inspector - Neil Oakman Read More 15 Sept 2025 New LAA Inspector - James Coyne-Downhill Introducing new LAA Inspector - James Coyne-Downhill Read More 4 Sept 2025 New LAA Inspector - Keith Troughton Introducing new LAA Inspector - Keith Troughton Read More 2 Sept 2025 New LAA Inspector - Conrad Ceillam Introducing new LAA Inspector - Conrad Ceillam Read More 28 Aug 2025 MTD-01-2025 ISSUE 2 published - Zenair Tailplane Brackets 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 Read More 28 Aug 2025 Alert A-10-2025 - Cracking in E-Props Carbon Propeller Hubs LAA Alert published to highlight cracking in E-Prop Propeller Hubs Read More 19 Aug 2025 Alert A-09-2025 - Hairline Cracking in Woodcomp Klassic Propeller Blades LAA Alert published to highlight hairline cracking in Woodcomp Klassic Propeller blades Read More 18 Aug 2025 New LAA Inspector - Lewis Harper Introducing new LAA Inspector - Lewis Harper Read More 15 Aug 2025 New LAA Inspector - Mark Wilkinson Introducing new LAA Inspector - Mark Wilkinson Read More 15 Aug 2025 New LAA Inspector - Tomas del Carpio Introducing new LAA Inspector - Tomas del Carpio Read More 14 Aug 2025 MTD-02-2025 issued - Mission M108 Nose Leg Failures - ISSUE 2 Mandatory Technical Directive relating to Mission M108 nose leg failures upissued Read More 7 Aug 2025 Engineering updates in July Updates from the Engineering Team in July Read More 6 Aug 2025 LAA Rally 2025 - Landing Slots now Live! LAA Rally 2025 - Landing Slots now Live! Read More 25 Jul 2025 Alert A-07-2025 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking Alert A-07-2025 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking published to highlight a recent issue discovered Read More 25 Jul 2025 Alert A-08-2025 - Gen 4 Jabiru 3300 Engine Crankshafts Alert A-08-2025 - Gen 4 Jabiru 3300 Engine Crankshafts - issued following a new Service Bulletin from Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Read More 25 Jul 2025 MTD-03-2025 - Marquart Charger Aileron Slave Strut MTD-03-2025 - Marquart Charger Aileron Slave Strut - issued after slave strut failure Read More 24 Jul 2025 Alert 05-2024 - Rotax Oil Spray Nozzles - upissued to Issue 2 Alert 05-2024 - Inspection and/or Replacement of Oil Spray Nozzle in some Rotax 900 series engines - upissued to Issue 2 Read More 23 Jul 2025 MTD-05-2024 - Jabiru Distributor Caps - Issue 2 MTD-05-2024 - Jabiru Distributor Caps - has been upissued to Issue 2 Read More

Modification & Repair Worklist Below is a list of modification and repair applications that are awaiting review by our engineers. The top of each list represents the next one in that list to be reviewed. Each engineer's workload is listed separately - engineers also have tasks that are not mods and repairs. New applications received in the last week are not shown and will be added to the relevant engineer's list shortly after allocation (allocation usually takes place each Tuesday). The lists are not currently real time, but will be updated at least weekly. Note that we operate a priority system that aims to put jobs involving accidentally grounded aircraft ahead of longer term projects - new or returning tasks may therefore be added above existing tasks. (last update 02/06/26) Engineer A Applications under review 16094 CANOPY LATCH QUICKIE TRI-Q 200 16905 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 12725 INSTALLATION OF VORTEX GENERATORS JABIRU J400 16769 EZ-101 OIL SUMP PLUG INSTALLATION EUROPA XS 10355 SINGLETON TAILWHEEL STEERING EUROPA XS 16916 PROPELLER CHANGE TO KIEV 283/1800 IKARUS C42 FB UK 16839 ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING 16896 CS08 CRANK CLEARANCE ENHANCEMENT EUROPA XS 16897 FUEL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS EUROPA XS 14001 DISC BRAKE CONVERSION FOURNIER RF5 16899 PROPELLER CHANGE TO CATTO 2BCT-8055CCW-CBP 2 BLADES 80" X 55" DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 16870 E-PROPS EXC-3-145-C4-T PROPELLER INSTALLATION PULSAR 16754 E-PROPS GLOR-3-170-C8-T PROPELLER INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16900 PROPELLER CHANGE TO COLIN ESSEX KF 7940 UL/S1RR 78 X 38 REPLICA SE5A 16908 PROPELLER CHANGE TO WOODCOMP SR3000 3 BLADE 1625MM DIA EUROPA 16902 KANARDIA AUTOPILOT ZENAIR CH 750 CRUZER 12355 TRUTRAK DIGIFLIGHT II VS AUTO PILOT VANS RV-8 16886 KANARDIA INDU COMBO DIGITAL ALTIMETER / ASI TO REPLACE MECHANICAL ALTIMETER AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16911 MONKWORKZ MZ-30 GENERATOR INSTALLATION - GIPSY MAJOR 10-2 DH85 LEOPARD MOTH 16862 TEMPORARY 62 LITRE LONG RANGE RESERVE FUEL TANK INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16913 FIT A GROVE ALUMINIUM UNDERCARRIAGE LEG EUROPA XS 16914 WING MOUNTED HEATED/UNHEATED PITOT/AOA TUBE VANS RV-12 15868 SINGLE LEVER POWER CONTROL SYSTEM (SLPCS) INSTALLATION SLING 4 TSI 16859 KASPAR KA1/3 (-3?) PA PROPELLER INSTALLATION BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING Engineer B Applications under review 1447 AIRCRAFT UNDERSIDE TORN DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 (LYCOMING) 1593 LIFT STRUT BOTTOM FUSELAGE BRACKET KFA SAFARI 16874 CRICKET TALL TEETER TOWERS EVERETT GYROPLANE SERIES 1 16796 ROTAX 912UL CRICKET MK6 16744 AV18 LARGER FUEL TANK CRICKET MK6 16802 EXTENDED RANGE LEADING EDGE FUEL TANKS VANS RV-7 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1592 DAMAGE TO STARBOARD WING GROPPO TRAIL MK 2 15356 PSA 110 DIESEL INSTALLATION JODEL DR1051-M1 15691 FITTING OF RAZOR 23FT ROTOR SYSTEM CAMPBELL CRICKET 16612 GYROPLANE WARNING SYSTEM ROTORSPORT UK CALIDUS 1522 TAIL LOWER SKIN DAMAGE GROPPO TRAIL 1571 HARD LANDING REPAIR ZENAIR CH 701SP 1566 LANDING DAMAGE VANS RV-8 16139 TO FIT ENGINE ULPOWER 520IS VANS RV-7 16894 INERTIA REEL SEATBELT SHOULDER STRAP REPLACEMENT JODEL DR1051 (MODIFIED) 16872 LOWER I/B WING BRACINF WIRE SHACKLES STAMPE SV4C (MODIFIED) 16863 UNDERCARRIAGE FAIRINGS & PROP FLANGE AERONCA 7AC CHAMPION 16501 ENGINE ROTAX 916iS AND PROPELLER MTV-6-A/190-69 DENNEY KITFOX MK 7 SUPERSPORT 1599 HOLE IN FUSELAGE UPRIGHT ANGLE SLING 4 TSI 1229 REPAIR OF AIRCRAFT - CRASH DAMAGE STARSTREAK SHADOW SA-II 15805 SHOULDER HARNESS CABLE RESTRAINTS JODEL D119 1555 GROUND LOOP DENNEY KITFOX MK2 16853 O-240 CYLINDER CHANGE DRUINE D.62C CONDOR 1605 PORT WING REAR SPAR SPLIT TAYLOR MONOPLANE 16885 CATEGORY CHANGE TO MICROLIGHT AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR SL 16811 SUPERECO AUTOPILOT RANS S6-ES 16732 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH WOODCOMP SR300/2 PROPELLER JODEL D119 16842 WEIGHT INCREASE TO 405 KG KOLB TWINSTAR MK3 (MODIFIED) 16731 ELEVATOR RAY ALLEN TRIM JODEL D119 16630 SPLIT AXLE WISHBONE WITH INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION STAAKEN Z-2 FLITZER 1380 REAR FUSELAGE REPAIR MAVERICK 430 16915 BAGGAGE FLOOR PANELS VANS RV-7 16737 ENGINE CHANGE TO ROTAX 916 IS A MURPHY ELITE 16889 UNDERCARRIAGE REBUILD SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK26 16567 LONG RANGE FUEL TANK FOURNIER RF7 16803 CHANGE OF FUEL METERING SYSTEM AERONCA 100 16200 PROPELLER CHANGE TO FLOTTORP 6628 2 BLADE 66" X 28" AERONCA 100 16141 SEAT HARNESS ATTACHMENTS & SEAT AERONCA 100 16521 INSTALL MURPHY SEAFINS TO HORIZONTAL STABILISERS MURPHY ELITE Engineer C Applications under review 16789 INSTALL AERO FABRICATORS SHOULDER HARNESS & SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY CESSNA 120 16882 CATEGORY CHANGE TO MICROLIGHT RANS S6-ESA 16895 CYLINDERS CHANGE TO SUPERIOR XP-IO-360-B1AC2 VANS RV-7 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16909 PROPELLER CHANGE TO WHIRLWIND 330-3B/72H-73C PITTS S-1T 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 14787 FT-60 FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER 'RED CUBE' INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16881 WHIRLWIND GA200L 716-72 PROPELLER INSTALLATION SPRINT 160 16476 ELECTRONIC IGNITION INSTALLATION PIPER L18C 16712 REDCUBE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 15516 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT WITH SV-AP PANEL CZAW SPORTCRUISER 16906 INSTALLATION OF A LASER LANDING HEIGHT SYSTEM VANS RV-7 16904 REMOVE TAIL SKID & REPLACE WITH A SCOTTS 1050 TAILWHEEL REPLICA SE5A 16903 INSTALL LIGHTWEIGHT B & C STARTER & ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REPLICA SE5A 12999 SMOKE SYSTEM VANS RV-8 16910 FITTING FLYBOY ACCESSORIES TOW BAR BOLT VANS RV-8 16873 HERCULES 6950288-S 69" X 50" PROPELLER INSTALLATION PIEL CP301C 16844 NOCO NLP20 BATTERY INSTALLATION KFA SAFARI 16820 DRY BREAK FUEL FITTING INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 16729 NEW COMPASS INSTALLATION AUSTER D4-108 16577 INSTALLATION OF MGL AUTOPILOT SONEX 16759 TRIO AVIONICS EZ PILOT SINGLE AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97A EUROSTAR 16771 FUEL SYSTEM UPGRADE NICOLLIER HN 700 MENESTREL II 12999 SMOKE SYSTEM VANS RV-8 13116 FT-60 FUEL TRANSDUCER VANS RV-7 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16854 INSTALLATION OF DYNON AUTO PILOT PIONEER 300 HAWK 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16917 DUAL G3X SCREENS & PANEL SUPPORT VANS RV-7 Engineer D Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) Engineer E Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16324 GIPSY MAJOR 1 CONVERT TO UPRIGHT RUNNING DH82A TIGER MOTH 1604 STBD LOWER AFT LONGERON REPAIR CURRIE SUPER WOT 1606 LOWER PORT WINGTIP DAMAGE PITTS S-1S 1601 LONGERON DAMAGE SLING 4 TSI 1602 FUEL LEAK TECNAM P2002-EA SIERRA Engineer C Applications under review 16789 INSTALL AERO FABRICATORS SHOULDER HARNESS & SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY 16882 CATEGORY CHANGE TO MICROLIGHT 16895 CYLINDERS CHANGE TO SUPERIOR XP-IO-360-B1AC2 New applications awaiting review Returning applications awaiting review 16909 PROPELLER CHANGE TO WHIRLWIND 330-3B/72H-73C 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 14787 FT-60 FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER 'RED CUBE' INSTALLATION 16881 WHIRLWIND GA200L 716-72 PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16476 ELECTRONIC IGNITION INSTALLATION 16712 REDCUBE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION 15516 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT WITH SV-AP PANEL 16906 INSTALLATION OF A LASER LANDING HEIGHT SYSTEM 16904 REMOVE TAIL SKID & REPLACE WITH A SCOTTS 1050 TAILWHEEL 16903 INSTALL LIGHTWEIGHT B & C STARTER & ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 12999 SMOKE SYSTEM 16910 FITTING FLYBOY ACCESSORIES TOW BAR BOLT 16873 HERCULES 6950288-S 69" X 50" PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16844 NOCO NLP20 BATTERY INSTALLATION 16820 DRY BREAK FUEL FITTING INSTALLATION 16729 NEW COMPASS INSTALLATION 16577 INSTALLATION OF MGL AUTOPILOT 16759 TRIO AVIONICS EZ PILOT SINGLE AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16771 FUEL SYSTEM UPGRADE 12999 SMOKE SYSTEM 13116 FT-60 FUEL TRANSDUCER 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16854 INSTALLATION OF DYNON AUTO PILOT 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16917 DUAL G3X SCREENS & PANEL SUPPORT 16881 WHIRLWIND GA200L 716-72 PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16476 ELECTRONIC IGNITION INSTALLATION 16712 REDCUBE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION 15516 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT WITH SV-AP PANEL 16873 HERCULES 6950288-S 69" X 50" PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16844 NOCO NLP20 BATTERY INSTALLATION 16820 DRY BREAK FUEL FITTING INSTALLATION 16729 NEW COMPASS INSTALLATION 16577 INSTALLATION OF MGL AUTOPILOT 16759 TRIO AVIONICS EZ PILOT SINGLE AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16771 FUEL SYSTEM UPGRADE 12999 SMOKE SYSTEM

LAA Courses 2026 An Introduction to Aircraft Flying Qualities This course describes how the design (and construction) of a fixed wing light aircraft may positively or negatively impact flying qualities using a fully immersive Virtual Reality + Motion simulator. Read More Acquiring, Owning and Operating a Europa This is a seminar aimed at recent, current or prospective Europa owners - and will cover the key features, details and advantages of acquiring, owning and operating this, the second most numerous LAA aircraft type. Read More Jabiru Engine Course This course aims to give pilots sufficient knowledge to be confident that their engines are serviceable, inc. detailing common weaknesses & the important Jabiru modifications, primarily focusing on the 4 & 6 cylinder generation 1-3 engines. Read More An Introduction to Permit Aircraft Avionics The course starts with explaining the LAA rules and guidance regarding avionics fit, discusses how to plan and install your avionics (inc. panel design) and explains how modern avionics connect with each other. Read More Aircraft Fabric Covering Course This is a hands-on course, not a lecture, so you will be working with the tools and materials, learning the required skills and you will undoubtedly surprise yourself by how quickly you begin to pick things up! Read More Caring for your Gipsy Major - Basic Course The course will explain the ins and outs of these deHavilland vintage aircraft engines and how to solve those starting difficulties, with comprehensive course notes to take away. Read More Permit Aircraft Electrics - Advanced Course The premise of this course is that it will help the owner/builder create the system design and circuit diagram, including covering electrical theory, failure modes, reliability issues and planning an installation. Read More Permit Aircraft Electrics - Basic Course An introductory course on electrical wiring, featuring minimal electrical theory, instead concentrating on the installation practices with practical wiring experience and fault finding. Read More Aircraft Carpentry Workshop - Basic Course A perfect course for the would-be aircraft builder, who may be nervous about cutting the first piece of spruce, or anyone contemplating repairing a classic wooden aircraft. Read More Air to Ground Radio Operator's Course A course to achieve your Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence (ROCC) in order to operate a Ground Radio Station running AGCS (Air-Ground-Communication-Service). This is not to be confused with a FRTOL. Read More Rotax Fuel Injected 912 iS / 915 iS Installation & Operation A course providing information and advice on installation and operational procedures for Rotax Fuel Injected 912iS/915iS aero engines. This course is run by a Rotax iRMT certified engineer. Read More Rotax Carburetted 912/914 Installation & Operation The course covers everything those who own/operate a carburetted Rotax 912 (UL, ULS and 914 turbocharged) engine need to know about getting the best out of these very popular engines! Read More

An Introduction to Aircraft Flying Qualities Price £500 for members, £550 for non-members Duration 09h00 to 17h00 both days < Back About the Course All aircraft need good flying qualities to enable safe flight. Flying qualities – the response of an aircraft to the pilots control inputs - are influenced by key design characteristics of the aircraft including the wings, fuselage, empennage, mass and balance, control systems, propulsion systems, or high lift devices and landing gear where fitted. This course describes how the design (and construction) of a fixed wing light aircraft may positively or negatively impact flying qualities. The course begins with a description of the underlying theory of stability & control, design guidelines and relevant certification standards for a light aircraft. Examples and accident case studies are used to support the theory. Test methods used to assess flying qualities are described and practical ‘hands on ‘ exercises are performed using a fully immersive Virtual Reality + Motion simulator to experience the effects of design changes on flying qualities. This ‘hands-on’ course is conducted over two full days with day one covering longitudinal stability and stalls with day two covering lateral/directional stability and spins. The course finishes with a summary of the theory and exercises conducted plus recommended references for further study. Course tutor is Dr Mike Bromfield. Mike is an Aerospace Systems & Human Factors Engineer with Myriad Business Ltd. He is also an Associate Professor (Honorary) in Aerospace and Flight Safety Researcher at the University of Birmingham and a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Ergonomics/Human Factors Specialist. He is a private pilot and a trained flight test engineer. Your Instructor Dr Michael Bromfield Dates 17 & 18 October 2026 - FULLY BOOKED. New dates tbc Times 09h00 to 17h00 both days Duration 2 days over a weekend Venue LAA H/Q at Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD Price £500 for members, £550 for non-members Booking Pls call the LAA on 01280 846 786 to enquire/book or email [email protected] . *Please note that payment is required when booking, to confirm your place. NO place will be held without confirmed payment* **Please note that your booking payment is non-refundable unless we can fill your place timeously or there are exceptional circumstances**

< Back New LAA Inspector - Malcolm Talbot 14 Jul 2025 We are pleased to welcome Malcolm Talbot as a new LAA Inspector, having attended an LAA Inspector Assessment Day at Turweston recently. Malcolm holds a BSc(Hons) with the Open University in Maths, Technology and Engineering. He has held a PPL since 2010 and been a Flight Instructor FI since 2019, (having passed the CPL theory exams),. He is currently instructing for Moray Flying Club and Highland Aviation, and recently become a ground examiner. Malcolm built and flies a Eurofox, which first flew in 2013. He thoroughly enjoyed the build process. Next Previous

< Back MTD-01-2025 ISSUE 2 published - Zenair Tailplane Brackets 28 Aug 2025 MTD-01-2025 - 'Inspection of horizontal stabiliser (tailplane) attachment brackets and associated hardware for cracks, looseness and other forms of distress' for Zenair CH601, CH650, CH701, CH750 and variants of these four models has been upissued to Issue 2. This is in order to correct an error in the 'Effective Date' of this MTD. This MTD can be found HERE and is also available below. A number of cases have been found whereby the structural integrity of the horizontal stabiliser mountings on the Zenair types identified above have been compromised by one or more of the following: cracking of the attachment brackets oversize holes loose rivets distorted and chafed brackets. These problems could occur due to a number of factors including poor build quality, a build-up of tolerances in the positioning or dimensions of the brackets, improper assembly, rough treatment or in-flight vibration. Failure of a tailplane attachment could result in degraded controllability in flight or loss of control. Special inspections of this area have been recommended by Zenair since January 2017, in their document ‘Mandatory Action. Jan. 2017 – Inspection of Horizontal Stabilizer tail attachment brackets’. This Mandatory Technical Directive mandates this safety action for aircraft operating on LAA Permits to Fly. 20250828 - MTD-01-2025 - Zenair Tailplane Brackets - Issue 2 .pdf Download PDF • 183KB Next Previous

< Back LAA Alert A-13-2025 - CZAW SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures 10 Dec 2025 LAA Alert A-13-2025 - CZAW SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures LAA Engineering has issued Alert A-13-2025 to highlight the recent issues of SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures. Two SportCruisers have recently suffered nose landing gear collapses, resulting in propeller strikes and airframe damage. Inspections have revealed evidence of cracking and possible weld-related weakness. Owners and Inspectors should carry out frequent checks for cracks, corrosion, and deformation on the nose-leg, paying particular attention to weld points. If any abnormalities are detected, the aircraft must not be flown and LAA Engineering contacted. Please refer to the Alert here for full details and recommended checks. A-13-2025 - CZAW SportCruiser Nose-Leg Failures .pdf Download PDF • 515KB Next Previous

< Back New LAA Inspector - Mark Bodger 23 Oct 2024 The LAA is pleased to welcome Mark Bodger as a new LAA Inspector. Mark has considerable experience on metal and wooden aircraft. He has rebuilt a Turbulent, Nipper, Colibri, Pitts, Vans RV-4 and completed new build projects including an Isaacs Fury and plans Replica SE5a. He has experience in VW engines, having rebuilt several. In his 30 years of LAA membership, he has owned over 20 LAA types, giving him a broad exposure to the maintenance of different aircraft. He also has the facilities to weigh aircraft. Congratulations Mark! 🎉 Next Previous

< Back LAA Alert - FAA issues AD for Piper rudder posts 14 Feb 2025 Replacement of rudder posts not made from 4130N On 13.02.25, FAA issued Airworthiness Directive 2025-02-11 which requires the replacement of the rudder post on a large number of Piper types, where the part is not made from 4130N steel. Compliance time varies between 2 years and 10 years depending on whether a beacon light is fitted to the top of the fin post and depending on the power of the engine installed. LAA Alert A-01-2025 has been created to communicate this to potentially affected owners. A-01-2025 Piper rudder post AD .pdf Download PDF • 196KB Next Previous

< Back Mandatory Technical Directive issued for Jabiru 2200 engines 10 Jul 2024 Mandatory Technical Directive, MTD-05-2024 has been issued today to introduce mandatory checks on the clearance between the distributor cap and rotor arm in Jabiru 2200 engines where the cap or rotor have recently been changed (or following subsequent changes). This follows an in-service finding where differences in distributor cap design were found which lead to extreme wear in the components causing the engine to stop. The MTD must be carried out before further running of the engine on or after 10th July 2024 on Jabiru 2200 engines where the distributor cap and/or rotor arm has been changed in the last 20 engine hours, or are subsequently changed. The checks are also recommended on all other Jabiru 2200 engines. Next Previous

< Back Inspector Renewal 19 Mar 2024 It's that time of year again! LAA Inspector Authorisations lapse at the end of this month. Renewing is simple, available both on and offline. In order to renew this year, Inspectors need to carry out two simple steps, which are as follows: Complete and sign the ' Inspector Declaration, ' which was emailed to all Inspectors on 4th March, and return to LAA Engineering, either as a scanned document or in the post. Pay the Inspector Renewal Fee , which is £40 and covers administration of an Inspector Authorisation throughout the year. (For Inspectors of Factory Built Gyroplanes, there is no longer an additional fee. All Inspectors pay £40). Inspectors can pay via the LAA shop, found here , or by giving us a call with their payment card details. Alternatively, Inspectors can pay by Bank Transfer. Inspectors' continuing support is crucial and we sincerely hope that all Inspectors will renew. Next Previous