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Latest News 13 Oct 2026 REMINDER: Pilots currently using the 5 in 13 revalidation for SLMG/Microlight deadline Pilots currently utilising the exemption ORS4 1633 for revalidating their SLMG/Microlight ratings are reminded that they must transition to a 24 month validity by the 31st October 2026. Read More 12 Oct 2026 MTD-07-2026 Issue 4 – Van’s RV Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment Bolts Additional Guidance on Assessing Deviations Read More 6 Oct 2026 Engineering updates in September Updates form the Engineering Team in September Read More 2 Oct 2026 LAA's Response to Electronic Conspicuity Mandate Submitted to Consultation on a Proposed Electronic Conspicuity Mandate in the UK Read More 24 Sept 2026 MTD-07-2026 Issue 3 - Vans Horizontal Stabiliser Forward Attach Bolt Position MTD-07-2026 Issue 3 & Van’s SB-00134 Revision 2.2 Read More 22 Sept 2026 LAA Rally 2026 Update LAA Rally takes flight at Leicester Airport for spectacular 80th anniversary celebration! Read More 22 Sept 2026 Rally 2026 Trophy Winners Rally Aircraft Winners Read More 15 Sept 2026 Technical Leaflet TL 2.31 – Maintenance and Overhaul of Propellers (Issue 2) This document has undergone a substantial rewrite and supersedes Issue 1. Read More 11 Sept 2026 Positive Progress Van's RV Tailplane Attachment Bolt Hole Investigation Read More 10 Sept 2026 Engineering updates in August Updates form the Engineering Team in August Read More 3 Sept 2026 LAA Office Closure The LAA Office will be closed from 4th-7th September inclusive for the LAA Rally Read More 1 Sept 2026 Remembering Mike Whittaker Remembering Mike Whittaker, Designer of the MW range of microlights Read More 28 Aug 2026 LAA RALLY 2026 - Speakers Corner Speakers Corner talks now available! Read More 25 Aug 2026 MTD-07-2026 - Vans Horizontal Stabiliser Attach Position - Issue 2 This MTD has been upissued to Issue 2 in order to align with the re-issue of Vans SB 00134 at Revision 1 Read More 19 Aug 2026 MTD-07-2026 Issue 1 - Horizontal Stabiliser Forward Attach Bolt Position A Mandatory Technical Directive to mandate the actions called for in Van's Service Bulletin, SB 00134. Read More 18 Aug 2026 MTD-06-2024 Issue 3 - Pietenpol Air Camper Wing Strut Internal Corrosion Inspection and modification requirements for Pietenpol Air Camper aircraft fitted with 'Jim Wills' wing struts Read More 14 Aug 2026 MTD-06-2026 - Vixxen Forward Wing Attachment Reinforcement A new MTD regarding reinforcing the front wing attachment brackets of A-32 & A32-L aircraft with Aeroprakt serial numbers up to and including #370 Read More 13 Aug 2026 New Technical Leaflet - Lifed Items Technical Leaflet TL 2.34 - Lifed Items Issue 1 - published Read More 6 Aug 2026 Engineering updates in July Updates from the Engineering Team in July Read More 3 Aug 2026 CAA EC Mandate consultation webinar Tuesday 11th August The CAA is holding webinar for the General Aviation community in relation to the CAA’s consultation on a Proposed Electronic Conspicuity Mandate in the UK on Tuesday 11 August from 18:00 – 19:00. Read More 30 Jul 2026 Alert A-03-2026 - Loose Propeller Bolts - Effect of Prolonged Heatwaves on Wooden Propellers Refer to the propeller manufacturer's instructions for the correct bolt torque Read More 28 Jul 2026 MTD- 04-2026 Issue 1 - Vans Fuel Pick Up Failure Final MTD- 04-2026 Issue 1 Published after Consultation Read More 24 Jul 2026 MTD-06-2024 Issue 2 - Pietenpol Air Camper Wing Rear Strut Internal Corrosion Inspection and modification requirements for Pietenpol Air Camper aircraft fitted with 'Jim Wills' rear wing struts Read More 23 Jul 2026 LAA Alert A-02-2026 - MCR-01 Tailplane Mounting Corrosion Inspection of aluminium alloy wing and tailplane attachment brackets on MCR-01 aircraft operating on an LAA Permit to Fly. Read More 21 Jul 2026 MTD-02-2025 Issue 3 - Mission M108 Nose Leg Failure Issue 3 of this MTD is issued primarily to correct and clarify a part reference Read More 6 Jul 2026 Engineering updates in June Updates from the Engineering Team in June Read More 6 Jul 2026 CAA MPD-2026-003-E – Rotax 912/914 Series Engines The directive applies to Rotax 912 UL, 912 ULS, 912 iS Sport, and 914 UL series engines fitted with affected propeller gearboxes Read More 2 Jul 2026 New Technical Leaflet – Parts Produced by Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technical Leaflet 3.30, Issue 1 Read More 2 Jul 2026 MTD-06-2025 - Europa Tailplane Torque Tube Mod Failure - Issue 2 Europa aircraft owners are required to identify the tailplane torque tube configuration, determine whether clamps are fitted Read More 29 Jun 2026 LAA HQ will be closed on Friday 3rd July due to the Silverstone Grand Prix LAA HQ will close on the 3rd of July Read More 26 Jun 2026 Engineering Employment Opportunity - Design Verification Engineer Want to take the next step in your Aviation Engineering career? Then join the Light Aircraft Association Engineering Team and help keep the UK's largest fleet of vintage and light sport aircraft flying! Read More 26 Jun 2026 MTD-02-2026 Issue 1 Published - Cracking in E-Props Durandal HexMc® Propeller Hubs A New Mandatory Technical Directive Applicable to LAA Aircraft Fitted with E-Props Durandal 3-Blade Propeller Hubs Read More 24 Jun 2026 LAA RALLY ENTRANCE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!! You can now purchase entrance tickets via the LAA Shop. Read More 16 Jun 2026 Alert A-07-2025 ISSUE 2 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking Clarification on the servo tab and aileron electric trim manufacturer options Read More 5 Jun 2026 Engineering updates in May Updates from the Engineering Team in May Read More 5 Jun 2026 LAA Alert A-01-2026 - Eurofox Tailplane Struts Alert to Highlight the Risk of Serious Structural Failure from Incorrect Assembly of Eurofox Tailplane Bracing Struts Read More 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

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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 so you will be working with the tools and materials required for aircraft covering and learning all the required skills in a fun, interesting and popular workshop. 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

Modification & Repair Worklist Below is a list of modification and repair applications that are awaiting review by our engineers. Un-allocated applications are reviewed weekly and those approaching the top of the list will be allocated to an engineer - this helps to balance individual engineer's workloads more evenly. 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. Our apologies for the current length of the work queue which has been due to staff absences combined with a high number of new and returning applications. We're working hard to get through the projects and are looking to put additional resource into clearing the backlog. Thanks for your patience. (last update 13/10/26) New applications awaiting allocation to an engineer 16986 FIT A BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RECOVERY SYSTEM TECNAM P92-EA ECHO-SUPER 1646 REPAIR TO CS14P AILERON QUICK CONNECT BRACKET EUROPA XS 16990 PITCH TRIM TAB ALTERNATE ACTUATING SYSTEM RANS S6-ES 1645 CRACKED FIN SPAR VANS RV-6A 16987 REVIEW OF REPORTS GioCAS ATCR[01] & GioCAS ATCR[02] REPLICA WRIGHT TYPE A BIPLANE 1650 IMPLEMENTATION OF SB 00134 (REV 2.2) VANS RV-4 16991 ENGINE CHANGE TO CONTINENTAL C90-14F (FROM G-BCGM) JODEL D120A Engineer A Applications under review 11946 MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE REPLACEMENT PULSAR 15622 EUROPA LONG WINGS INSTALLATION EUROPA XS 16948 LANDING GEAR WARNING EUROPA XS 16825 INCREASE FLAPERON MAXIMUM DEFLECTION TO 15 DEGREES SKYSTAR KITFOX VIXEN 16594 DUC COBRABLACK-R 1830 MM DIAMETER 2 BLADED PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16720 ILEVIL AP DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION MCR-01 CLUB 1642 FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT EUROPA XS 16978 AUTOMOTIVE SPARK PLUGS AND ALTERNATIVE HT LEADS MILES M38 MESSENGER 2A 13253 FUEL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS EUROPA XS 16964 AERO INSTRUMENTS PH502-12 HEATED PITOT PROBE INSTALLATION EUROPA 16979 GROVE ALUMINIUM UNDERCARRIAGE EUROPA XS 1634 DAMAGE TO PORT WING UPPER SURFACE JABIRU UL-450 16984 AIRMASTER AP431HCTF SLING 4 TSI 16944 TOE BRAKES REDESIGN DRUINE D.62B CONDOR 16913 GROVE ALUMINIUM UNDERCARRIAGE LEG INSTALLATION EUROPA XS 16973 ALTERNATIVE UNDERCARRIAGE LEGS WITTMAN W10 TAILWIND 16902 KANARDIA ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION ZENAIR CH 750 CRUZER 1613 REAR BULKHEAD REINFORCEMENT FOR SINGLETON TAILWHEEL STEERING EUROPA XS 1250 PORT-SIDE WING - RODENT DAMAGE PIONEER 300 16931 HARTZELL 2C1-R419A1X/75CS08-2X 72 INCH DIAMETER PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16897 FUEL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS EUROPA XS 16896 CS08 BELLCRANK CLEARANCE BLISTER EUROPA XS Engineer B Applications under review 16811 SUPERECO AUTOPILOT RANS S6-ES 1398 WING / UNDERCARRIAGE FALCO F8L Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16992 PROPELLER CHANGE TO HELICES E-PROPS DUR-3-164-t EUROPA XS 16946 SEAT MODIFICATIONS RAND KR-2S 1637 STARBOARD LOWER WING DAMAGE REPLICA FOKKER D7 16958 7" DROPPED KEEL, STABILITY AUGMENTATIONS RAF 2000 GTX-SE 16803 CHANGE OF FUEL METERING SYSTEM AERONCA 100 1559 WING SPAR REPAIR DENNEY KITFOX MK4-1200 1628 WING OUTER PANEL ATTACHMENTS - OUT OF ACCEPTABLE TOLERANCE ROLLASON BETA B2A 1515 FIREWALL REPLACEMENT VANS RV-4 1611 PORT OUTER D-BOX SKIN & SPAR FLANGE DISRUPTION REPAIRS VANS RV-6 1566 LANDING DAMAGE VANS RV-8 16848 ENGINE & PROP CHANGE TO O-200A & McCAULEY 1A105/SMCM7053 JODEL D120 15907 ENGINE CHANGE TO HONDA 3.5L J35A4 MINI MERLIN TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 16922 WINGS & CARRY-THROUGH REPLACEMENT SLING 4 TSI 16824 VERNER SCARLET 5 EFI & HERCULES REPLICA BLACKBURN MONOPLANE 16513 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE WITH HERCULES 2 BLADE 69" x 49" PROPELLER INSTALLATIONS RL 5A-XP SHERWOOD RANGER 1620 CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF FUEL TANKS MURPHY ELITE 16863 UNDERCARRIAGE FAIRINGS AERONCA 7AC CHAMPION 15735 SV4C (MODIFIED) NOSE BOWL MOD 1 STAMPE SV4C (MODIFIED) Engineer C Applications under review 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRACTION GUIDE FALCO F8L 1638 DAMAGE TO UPPER-STARBOARD BULKHEAD JOINT TAYLOR MONOPLANE 16515 FUEL INJECTION INSTALLATION TO LYCOMING O-540-E4C5 ENGINE VANS RV-10 16434 INSTALLATION OF LEBURG IGNITION + SCAT 25 CAMSHAFT ON VW1600 ENGINE TAYLOR MONOPLANE Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 15977 CHANGE OF AIRCRAFT COVERING MATERIAL RANS S6-ES 1644 DAMAGE TO STARBOARD WING LEADING EDGE AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 15243 CHANGE OF AIRCRAFT COVERING MATERIAL RANS S6-ESD (MODIFIED) 1649 TRAILING EDGE FAILURE EUROFOX 914 16033 M4 STARTER AND LIFE PO4 BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLICA CAMPBELL CRICKET 16955 INSTALLATION OF TURBO-ALTERNATOR STC SA00261 PIPER L18C 16910 FITTING FLYBOY ACCESSORIES TOW BAR BOLT VANS RV-8 16993 PROPELLER CHANGE TO E-PROP DUR/3/175/C4/T IKARUS C42 FB UK 16982 NEW SET OF EUROPA WINGS EUROPA XS 16909 INSTALLATION OF WHIRLWIND 330-3B/72H-73-C PROPELLER PITTS S-1T 16725 DYNON SKYVIEW HDX DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION LANCAIR 320 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION VANS RV-7A 16959 INSTALLATION OF E-PROPS DUR-3-180-C4-T PROPELLER SKYSTAR KITFOX MK 7 1540 PORT WING DAMAGE VANS RV-6 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS VANS RV-7A 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7A 16283 INSTALLATION OF FT-60 RED CUBE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER PITTS S-1T 16388 KANARDIA TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION CZAW SPORTCRUISER 16974 CONTINENTAL 0-200-A & ALAN JAMES AJ/7050/EC/RR JODEL D117A Engineer D Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1647 ENGINE MOUNT CRACKS VANS RV-3B 16988 EINGINE & PROP : ROLLS ROYCE 0-200A & HERCULES 7045261-S PIPER J5B 16989 FIT CONTINENTAL ENGINE MOUNT FRAME TO FIT ROLLS ROYCE ENGINE PIPER J5B Engineer E Applications under review 1272 REBUILD - PROJECT PLAN CASA 1-131-E SERIES 2000 1624 CENTRE SPAR WEB AND LONGERON SLING 4 TSI 1615 SLIGHT BOW TO 20MM X 0.75MM 4130 LOWER PORT LONGERON MEMBER 7 CASA 1-131-E SERIES 2000 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1648 VARIOUS GROUND DAMAGE AUSTER AOP.9 14942 E5 MOGAS - CONTINENTAL C-90 ENGINE LUSCOMBE 8E 16001 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP DRUINE D.31 TURBULENT 1641 TAIL DAMAGE AEROPRAKT A22 FOXBAT 16977 MAX TAKE OFF MASS INCREASE CURRIE WOT 1155 DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF COWLINGS, BELLY SCOOP AND PROP TITAN T-51 MUSTANG Engineer C Applications under review 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRACTION GUIDE 1638 DAMAGE TO UPPER-STARBOARD BULKHEAD JOINT 16515 FUEL INJECTION INSTALLATION TO LYCOMING O-540-E4C5 ENGINE 16434 INSTALLATION OF LEBURG IGNITION + SCAT 25 CAMSHAFT ON VW1600 ENGINE New applications awaiting review 15977 CHANGE OF AIRCRAFT COVERING MATERIAL 1644 DAMAGE TO STARBOARD WING LEADING EDGE 15243 CHANGE OF AIRCRAFT COVERING MATERIAL 1649 TRAILING EDGE FAILURE 16033 M4 STARTER AND LIFE PO4 BATTERY INSTALLATION 16955 INSTALLATION OF TURBO-ALTERNATOR STC SA00261 16910 FITTING FLYBOY ACCESSORIES TOW BAR BOLT 16993 PROPELLER CHANGE TO E-PROP DUR/3/175/C4/T 16982 NEW SET OF EUROPA WINGS 16909 INSTALLATION OF WHIRLWIND 330-3B/72H-73-C PROPELLER 16725 DYNON SKYVIEW HDX DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION 16959 INSTALLATION OF E-PROPS DUR-3-180-C4-T PROPELLER 1540 PORT WING DAMAGE 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16283 INSTALLATION OF FT-60 RED CUBE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER 16388 KANARDIA TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION 16974 CONTINENTAL 0-200-A & ALAN JAMES AJ/7050/EC/RR Returning applications awaiting review 15977 CHANGE OF AIRCRAFT COVERING MATERIAL 16955 INSTALLATION OF TURBO-ALTERNATOR STC SA00261 16910 FITTING FLYBOY ACCESSORIES TOW BAR BOLT 16909 INSTALLATION OF WHIRLWIND 330-3B/72H-73-C PROPELLER 16725 DYNON SKYVIEW HDX DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION 16959 INSTALLATION OF E-PROPS DUR-3-180-C4-T PROPELLER 1540 PORT WING DAMAGE 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16283 INSTALLATION OF FT-60 RED CUBE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER 16388 KANARDIA TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION

< Back LAA System Update - 9 Oct 9 Oct 2024 9th October 2024 We are now up and running! Many apologies, once again, for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience. You may notice a few changes which are aimed to make the system more user friendly. Regards LAA Team 8 Oct 12:30 Due to an unexpected problem, our system is still in maintenance mode whilst they work on it. We apologies for the inconvenience this is causing and as soon as we are back on line, we will send an email out to members to advise them the site is live. 7 Oct - 15:35 Unfortunately it’s taking a lot longer than expected to update our systems and we are still in maintenance mode. Hopefully we should be ready to go live later on this afternoon. 4 Oct We will be upgrading our software which runs our membership and engineering databases on Monday 7th October. This will mean that our system will be put into maintenance mode at about 7.30 am and should come online again around midday. It will have an impact on accessing the membership renewal area, LAA online shop and your aircraft details. We apologies in advance for the inconvenience. Next Previous

< Back Airworthiness Coordinator wanted at LAA HQ 4 Feb 2025 Join Our Skies: Airworthiness Coordinator at Light Aircraft Association Are you ready to take your career to new heights? The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) is looking for an enthusiastic Coordinator to join our dynamic team. We're a vibrant member organisation for homebuilt, vintage, and recreational aircraft in the UK, based at the picturesque Turweston Airfield in Northamptonshire. Why Join Us? At the LAA, you'll be part of a dedicated team that supports the safety of an impressive fleet of around 4,300 aircraft. Our team works closely with 330 volunteer Inspectors who help keep our aircraft safe and airworthy. Your Role As the Coordinator for our Airworthiness Team, your key duties will include: Keeping track of incoming issues and making sure they are addressed promptly Following up on audit findings and ensuring timely completion of tasks Assisting with the Permit to Fly revalidation system Managing the process for Inspector applications, assessment days, and authorisation extensions Tracking Inspector status and ensuring they meet prescribed criteria Organising and administering Inspector Training and the annual renewal processes What We're Looking For We seek candidates with excellent time-management, organisation, and team-working skills, alongside strong communication abilities to liaise effectively with fellow staff members, Inspectors, and aircraft owners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential. You'll thrive in our small, dedicated team and contribute to overseeing over 500 aircraft types. Perks and Benefits Competitive salary: £27,000 to £32,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience Flexible working option, with the potential for one to two days a week working from home Be part of a passionate team committed to aviation safety Work in a beautiful rural location at Turweston Airfield How to Apply Ready to soar with us? Submit your CV and a covering letter by 28 February 2025 to the Head of Continuing Airworthiness & Inspection, Lucy Wootton, by emailing [email protected] . Interviews will be held in March, with the successful candidate joining our team in late April/early May. Join us in ensuring the sky's the limit for aviation safety at the Light Aircraft Association! Next Previous

< Back The online Permit Revalidation System is live for Gyroplanes! 22 Jul 2025 We are pleased to announce that the online Permit to Fly revalidation system went live today for gyroplanes, both home-built and factory-built! Step-by-Step Video Guide, FAQs and Crib Sheet The step-by-step guide to the new online Permit Revalidation system in the form of an ‘ Online Permit Revalidation Explained ’ video can be found below. This was written for a fixed-wing example, but the majority of questions are the same for gyroplanes and the process for gyroplanes has the same three stages as for any fixed-wing aircraft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGRQ89dOA8 We have also compiled a list of ‘ Frequently Asked Questions ’ for you, which are found below. The ' Crib Sheet ' for Inspectors referenced in the video is formally called the ' Airworthiness Review Reference Guide ' and is available HERE . There is a version of the crib sheet for homebuilt gyroplanes, entitled ARR-REF (HOMEBUILT GYROPLANE) and a version for factory-built gyroplanes, entitled ARR-REF (FB GYROPLANE). The Check Flight Schedules for both homebuilt and factory-built gyroplanes have now been combined into a single check flight schedule for gyroplanes, entitled CFS-1 (GYRO). This is available HERE . Previous check flight forms for homebuilt and factory-built gyroplanes are now obsolete. The Permit Flight Release Certificate (PFRC) is now a separate document, where it was previously contained within the application form for revalidating a Permit to Fly. It can be found HERE . Key Considerations There are a few key considerations to ensure a Permit to Fly revalidation under the new system goes smoothly: Please make sure you know your username and password for the LAA website. If you have forgotten your login details, please contact the LAA Office. All aircraft using the new system for the first time will require a check flight no older than 3 months at the time of submission of the revalidation application. This is in order to provide a baseline for the online system. The 3-year check flight cycle will then apply subsequently to most aircraft types. Some aircraft will still require a check flight at every revalidation, these are: Aircraft cleared for Night/IFR. Aircraft which have flown less than 12 hours since the previous revalidation inspection. Aircraft Owners will not have to submit a CFS-1 (GYRO) Check Flight Schedule when applying through the new system. However, a CFS-1 (GYRO) will need to be completed for each check flight and stored with the aircraft’s documentation, so that it is available when needed. We will no longer be accepting old-style (paper or scanned) Airworthiness Reviews for homebuilt or factory-built gyroplanes conducted on or after 22 nd July 2025. Need Help? The ‘Revalidating a Permit to Fly’ page on the LAA website signposts you to all the information you will need and can be found HERE . If you have any problems or questions, please follow the steps below: Watch the ‘ Online Permit Revalidation Explained ’ video found HERE . Read Technical Leaflet 2.00 - 'Revalidating your Aircraft's Permit to Fly,' which has now been updated to include information for gyroplanes. Look at the gyroplane variants of the 'crib sheet' for LAA Inspectors, entitled ' Airworthiness Review Reference Guide ,' which is available HERE . Look at our list of FAQs ,. If steps 1-4 do not help you find the answer, contact LAA Engineering on [email protected] or call (0)1280 846786 20250721 - Permit Revalidation Process FAQs Issue 2 .pdf Download PDF • 198KB Next Previous

< Back CAA MPD-2026-003-E – Rotax 912/914 Series Engines 6 Jul 2026 Propeller Gearbox Inspection (Rotax 912/914 Series Engines) Please note that the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published Emergency Mandatory Permit Directive MPD-2026-003-E, which was issued on 30 th June 2026 and became effective on 07 th July 2026. The directive applies to Rotax 912 UL, 912 ULS, 912 iS Sport, and 914 UL series engines fitted with affected propeller gearboxes as defined in the MPD. The MPD mandates inspection of the affected propeller gearboxes due to a potential assembly process deviation that could result in oil loss and/or an in-flight engine shutdown. Please note for the most seriously affected engines mandatory action is required BEFORE THE NEXT FLIGHT. Please review the MPD to determine whether it applies to your aircraft or engine and ensure that the required inspection and any necessary corrective actions are completed within the specified compliance times. If you have an engine of one of the effected types, please note the pink pages of the engine logbook should have a new entry made for this MPD, either on the applicable or non-applicable page, as appropriate. The directive (MPD-2026-003-E) for your reference and can also be found HERE or below. The Rotax Alert Service Bulletin containing the list of affected Rotax engines and their serial numbers is available via the following link HERE and is also provided as an attachment below. MPD-2026-003-E - Rotax 912, 912 i and 914 (series) engines .pdf Download PDF • 236KB ASB_A-2026-001R01 - Inspection of the propeller gearbox for ROTAX 912,914 and 912i Series .pdf Download PDF • 1.46MB Next Previous

< Back LAA Alert issued for Lycoming Engines 28 Nov 2024 The LAA has issued Alert A-02-2024 (link below) to highlight the recent Lycoming Airworthiness Directive regarding connecting rod bushings and connecting rod assemblies. The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for models of Lycoming engines that have an affected part installed and are assembled within the ship date range, as specified in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-21-02). The AD comes into effect on 5th December 2024. This AD was prompted by several reports of connecting rod failures which resulted in uncontained engine failure and in-flight shutdowns. The AD requires repetitive oil inspections for bronze metal particulates at each oil change, and if found, additional inspections of the connecting rod bushings for damage, proper fit, movement, and wear, and replacement if necessary. The first oil inspection must take at the next oil change or within 4 months after the AD becomes effective i.e. 5th April 2025, whichever occurs first. As terminating action to the connecting rod bushing inspections, this AD requires replacement of the connecting rod bushings with parts eligible for installation. LAA A-02-2024 - Lycoming Connecting Rod Assemblies .pdf Download PDF • 203KB Next Previous

< Back New Head of Continuing Airworthiness and Inspection 3 Dec 2024 The LAA is very pleased to announce that Lucy Wootton has been appointed as the new Head of Continuing Airworthiness and Inspection. LAA CEO Simon Tilling continues: “We have taken the opportunity to bring together the inspection and airworthiness teams under one leader. Currently Continuing Airworthiness and our nationwide team of Inspectors are interdependent functions, bringing them together allows for closer co-operation and the alignment of objectives and actions. This new, combined team has the overall objective of ensuring and maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the LAA fleet of more than 2,700 aircraft. It’s responsibilities will include: Airworthiness audits (ACAMs) Permit to Fly Revalidation Process & PFRCs Tracking, analysis, and management of airworthiness issues and identification of solutions Promulgation of continuing airworthiness Information (TADS, Alerts, TSBs, MTDs, Light Aviation Magazine, website) External Liaison (AAIB, CAA, BGA, BMAA) Inspector Induction Support Training, development, and record keeping Communication Performance management Authorisations Contribution to processes and procedures (EPM, Exposition, SPARS, TLs etc) Lucy joined the LAA in August 2022 as Chief Inspector. She has a first-class Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering, with Honours, from Loughborough University, having spent five years there, including a year’s placement at Rolls-Royce in Failure Investigation, for which she achieved a Diploma in Industrial Studies. Lucy has also been a British Gliding Association Inspector for more than 10 years, as well as an ARC Signatory. Lucy holds a PPL(A) for both single-engine piston aircraft and touring motor gliders, with a night rating, instrument rating(restricted) and sailplane towing rating. Prior to joining the LAA, Lucy worked as an Aircraft Structural Repair Design Engineer for a major aeronautical engineering organisation. Since joining the LAA as Chief Inspector, Lucy has been instrumental in the continuing development of the LAA Inspectorate, who are recognised for their knowledge and skills and professionalism across the aviation industry." Next Previous

< Back Mandatory Technical Directive issued for Pietenpol Air Campers 19 Jul 2024 Mandatory Technical Directive, MTD-06-2024 has been issued to introduce mandatory checks for corrosion on the wing rear struts. This follows a recent in-service finding where servere corrosion was found in a flying example of the type in the UK. The MTD must be carried out before further flight on or after 18th July 2024 on Pietenpol Air Camper aircraft fitted with the 'Jim Wills' wing rear struts. Next Previous

< Back New LAA Inspector - Lewis Harper 18 Aug 2025 We are pleased to welcome Lewis Harper as a new LAA Inspector, having attended an LAA Inspector Assessment Day at Turweston recently. Working full-time as a CAA and EASA Licensed Aircraft Engineer, Lewis has pursued his lifelong passion for aviation since entering the industry at age 16, and have also achieved his PPL along the way. Next Previous