Total Avgas UL91 Total’s unleaded avgas UL91 (see article in LA August 2011) is now available at many UK airfields. The fuel has been promoted as being particularly appropriate for Rotax engines, but it is suitable, and approved, for a wide range of engines types used in LAA aircraft. The LAA Airworthiness Approval Note (AAN) for use of UL91 in appropriate LAA aircraft can be found here . It contains a list of the most popular types of engines for which the fuel is suitable. The EASA document pertaining to use of this fuel in non LAA types is available here.

< 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

Rotax Carburetted 912/914 Installation & Operation Price Member - £206, Non-Member - £226 Duration Arrival 09:30. Finish 17:00. < Back About the Course Kevin Dilks of SAS, a well-respected and Rotax trained engineer, has many years of experience in the field and will be hosting this course at the LAA’s Training facility at Turweston. 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 and keeping them in tiptop condition. Your Instructor Kevin Dilks Dates New date tbc Times Arrival 09:30. Finish 17:00. Duration One day course Venue LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD Price Member - £206, Non-Member - £226 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 Engineering updates in October and November 6 Dec 2024 The following documents have been issued/updated in the Engineering 'Info Library' during October and November. Alerts : Alert A-01-2024 Eurostar trim system Alert A-02-2024 Lycoming connecting rod bushings TADS : Europa Eurostar Sling 2 Next Previous

< Back Mandatory Technical Directive issued for Rotax 914 powered Eurofox aircraft 29 May 2024 Mandatory Technical Directive, MTD-03-2024 has been issued today to introduce mandatory disabling of cabin heat on examples of the type fitted with Rotax 914 (and derivative) engines. This follows an in-service occurrence of carbon monoxide entering the cabin due to leaks from the exhaust system. The MTD must be carried out before flight on or after 5th June 2024. This MTD has been emailed to all affected owners. Next Previous

< Back Employment Opportunity - Advertising, Sales, Marketing and Social Media Manager 30 Nov 2023 The LAA are hiring! Advertising Sales, Marketing and Social Media Manager The Light Aircraft Association supports its members build, maintain, fly and enjoy light aircraft. We have over 7000 members and look after over 4000 aircraft across the UK. We are looking someone to take control of our advertising, sales, marketing and social media. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to help define, implement and then deliver the strategy to transform the way the LAA communicates with its 7000-plus members. What you will do:- Work with our advertising partners to ensure they get the best ROI for their advertising spend in our magazine – Light Aviation Work with the Editor to ensure all advertising space is filled Work with the CEO ang HQ team to develop and implement a multichannel communications strategy Grow and manage the LAA’s social media presence What we offer: The chance to make a difference – We are a small team, we are all passionate about aviation and everyone counts! Develop your skills The opportunity to get flying Hybrid working Paid holidays This role would ideally suit someone with a Degree in Business/Business Management with an interest in Sales and Marketing 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

Detail Design Having worked out a promising-looking layout, initial three-view and performance and weight specifications, now is the stage where the hard work begins of transforming concepts to working drawings. Essential decisions have to be made about types of material to be used, the structural arrangement, exact choice of powerplant and so on. You’ll probably need to make a cockpit mock-up to check the ergonomics and control system arrangements, and maybe build a flying radio controlled model of the design to give faith in the handling characteristics. With the basic geometry laid out, stress calculations and assembly drawings come next, then drawings of individual piece parts. Keep an up-to-date tally on weights. As the drawings get more detailed you must re-evaluate whether you are going to meet your original targets in terms of weight, strength and aerodynamic cleanliness, whether you need to re-visit your original assumptions or re-design from scratch. Is there a way that the part or assembly can be made more easily, more cheaply, lighter, stronger, more fatigue or corrosion resistant? Fewer parts and fewer joints generally means fewer problems and less weight. Can you use off the shelf parts rather than having to make them specially? Are there other aeroplanes around that have already solved a particular problem in a clever way? Will the aircraft be easy to inspect in service, easy to repair if it gets damaged? Can it be broken down for transportation? If the handling isn’t quite right when the prototype is test flown, does the design make provision for ‘tweaks’ to put it right? Does the design include reserves of strength to cope with weight growth in service and more powerful engines, or is everything pared down to the minimum? Design Tutorials

< Back Grass Roots Fly-In Slots and Tickets now available! 26 Jul 2023 Not long to go now!! Details on slot bookings, entrance tickets, camping, exhibitor information, trophies and awards, opening times, other attractions etc are now available Fly-in details can be found here . Next Previous

< Back Standard Modification for fresh air rotary ventilators added for Europa types 18 Oct 2023 A new Standard Modification (SM12871) has been uploaded to the website for Europa types. This covers the installation of rotary air vents in the forward cockpit to aid ventilation. Standard Modifications are used to enable other owners to install a modification on a given type, generally by following the instructions in the Standard Modification leaflet, having their inspector check and sign it off and letting LAA Engineering know that it's been installed. Further information on the Standard Modification process can be found in TL 3.06 Standard Modification leaflets can be found by following Engineering - Info Library - Engineering - Standard Modifictations. Technical leaflets can be found by following Engineering - Info Library - Engineering - Technical Leaflets. Next Previous

Find a Coach All Coaches are CAA qualified Instructors and CAA 'R' Examiners. They are all highly experienced and generally able to do licence revalidations, differences training, refresher courses and any specialised training. This would be dependent on their own experience of any aircraft type on which training was requested, so please check with the Coach nearest to your location as to their availability to carry out your request. The map below can be increased in size and moved, as required. The icons represent the postal location of the Coach. Clicking on any icon will display a photo, a contact number, a preferred location or home airfield, and a short profile of the Coach you will be looking at. Most Coaches are happy to travel reasonable distances to accommodate your needs.

< Back New LAA Inspector - Alan Caldecourt 24 Oct 2024 The LAA is pleased to welcome Alan Caldecourt as a new LAA Inspector. Alan attended an Assessment Day at LAA HQ last month. Alan has experience of both wood and metal airframes, in full restoration and modifications (Rollason Condor & Luscombe Silvaire). In 2008, he completed a RV7 build and recommissioned a Taylor Monoplane in 2020. His whole career has been in the Airline Maintenance Industry, starting as an Apprentice with B.O.A.C in 1973, becoming a Licenced Aircraft Engineer. After 47 years service, he retired in 2020 along with the British Airways 747 Fleet ! He is currently based at Popham Airfield, but lives in West Sussex. Well done Alan! 🎉 Next Previous