Welcome to the Light Aircraft Association, the heart of a community that lives and breathes recreational aviation in all its forms! With over 75 years of history, no other UK association has the depth of knowledge and experience in looking after our sport. 7,500 Members 2,700 Aircraft 1,600 Build Projects NINE REASONS TO JOIN THE LAA 1 BUILD YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT The LAA was formed out of the amateur aircraft building movement. Even today, you can build an aircraft from the original plans or purchase a modern kit from a recognised manufacturer to build your dream aircraft, with the support of an LAA Inspector. There are so many types to choose from! More Info 2 PILOT COACHING The Pilot Coaching Scheme includes provision of Biennial Reviews and Class Rating Revalidation, as well as Type Conversions, Renewal Training, Differences Training and Licence Migration. Coaches are based all over the UK and willing to travel to meet your needs! More Info 3 LIGHT AVIATION MAGAZINE Our full-colour monthly magazine, Light Aviation , is free to all members and is packed with a wealth of technical and flying information, first-hand reports of members’ flying adventures and aircraft builds, in depth flight tests and so much more – it’s real cover to cover reading every month! More Info 4 ENGINEERING FACILITIES At our core is the amateur built aircraft movement and the comprehensive engineering facilities that support the Permit to Fly airworthiness system. A full time staff of qualified engineers and a countrywide network of Inspectors help make owning and flying your own aircraft both possible and affordable. More Info 5 TRAINING COURSES The LAA provides a wide range of courses for members, ranging from electrics to working with aluminum, aircraft carpentry, composites, Rotax engines or even an Air to Ground Radio Operators' Course! ​ These will help you build or maintain your aircraft to the highest standard and meet LAA members with similar interests. More Info 6 OPERATE AN AIRCRAFT With the LAA fleet size ever increasing, more and more LAA members are operating LAA aircraft that they have not built under the LAA Permit to Fly Airworthiness System. ​ The LAA Engineering Department offers the support you need to fly! ​ More Info 7 MEET FELLOW AVIATION LOVERS! Do you want to meet fellow light aviation lovers? ​ Clubs for LAA members (also known as Struts) meet at a local level to share knowledge and experiences, as well as take part in local events. ​ You can find the 'Strut' nearest to you! ​ ​ More Info 8 MEMBER DISCOUNTS Every year, the LAA hosts a 'fly-in,' known as the 'LAA Rally' or more recently, the 'Grass Roots Fly In.' LAA members benefit from a discounted entry fee! Furthermore, there are a number of LAA-friendly companies that offer discounts and deals to LAA members. These can be found by clicking the button below. More Info 9 MEMBER REPRESENTATION We have an enviable reputation for determination and fairness within the corridors of power in the UK and Europe. We are one of the principle representative groups providing balanced consultative input on matters such as airspace, planning and safety regulation to bodies including the Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority. More Info Contact Us Turweston Aerodrome Nr Brackley Northants NN13 5YD Office Phone No: +44 (0)1280 846 786 Office email: [email protected] Engineering email: [email protected] Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Download Map Local Accommodation

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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 realtime, 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 updated 26/07/24) Engineer A Applications under review 16433 HAND CONTROLLED RUDDER AND BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION VANS RV-10 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1442 FUEL DAMAGE TO FOAM WING-RIBS PULSAR XP 16214 GARMIN G5 DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION EUROPA XS 16479 AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-6A 16392 DUC COBRA 2-D-I 1830MM DIAMETER 2 BLADED GROUND ADJUSTABLE PROPELLER INSTALLATION. SQUARECRAFT CAVALIER SA 102.5 16264 AIRFLOW PERFORMANCE FM-150 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 1437 DAMAGE TO CANARD AND FUSELAGE RUTAN LONG-EZ 16477 INSTALLATION OF A ULPOWER 350IS KFA SAFARI 16483 AUTOMOTIVE SPARK PLUG USE IN BLACKBURN CIRRUS MINOR 2A ENGINE AUSTER 5J1 16486 PROPELLER CHANGE TO WOODCOMP SR3000 3 BLADES 1625MM EUROPA 16491 PROPELLER HERCULES 7410898-S HARMON ROCKET II Engineer B Applications under review 1380 REAR FUSELAGE REPAIR MAVERICK 430 16464 POWERPLANT INSTALLATION - ENGINE INVERSION REPLICA FOKKER D7 16159 FITTING OF GM LS3 V8 ENGINE TITAN T-51 MUSTANG Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1414 HEAVY FARM STRIP LANDING & BUILD QUALITY PROBLEM / HANGAR RASH ZENAIR CH 601UL 1441 REAR BULKHEAD JODEL D117A 16285 SUPERCHARGER CONTROL STAMPE SV4C (MODIFIED) 16475 JABIRU ALTERNATOR UPGRADE JABIRU J430 16481 PORT FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT MILES M38 MESSENGER 2A 1412 CRACKS IN LONGERON AND UNDERCARRIAGE SUPPORT PLATE ANDREASSON BA4B 1443 FUSELAGE & UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE DENNEY KITFOX MK2 16462 PROPELLER CHANGE TO E PROPS EXC-2-145-C4-T PULSAR 1444 FORWARD FUSELAGE SECTION & BOTH WINGS DAMAGED CESSNA 120 16480 MTOW INCREASE AEROPRAKT A22-L FOXBAT 15945 INCREASE MAUW IKARUS C42 FB UK 15945 INCREASE MAUW IKARUS C42 FB UK 15230 REPLACE LINKAGE TO STEERABLE TAILWHEEL FOURNIER RF5B 1389 WING REAR SPAR CRACK REPAIR VANS RV-7A 16482 REVERSE ENGINEERING OF JAP J99 CYLINDER HEAD LUTON LA4A MINOR 16446 ENGINE BEARER STRESS CALCULATIONS REPLICA FOKKER D7 16293 INSTALL HEATED PITOT PIPER PA-12 16467 ENGINE MOUNT FOR ROTAX 912 UL RAND KR-2 15478 ENGINE WATER RADIATOR PARSONS GYROPLANE MODEL1 Engineer C Applications under review 1416 FIN ATTACHMENT VANS RV-6 1417 TAILPLANE ATTACHMENT VANS RV-6 16476 CONVERSION TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION PIPER L18C Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 11127 INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL STABILISER CAMPBELL CRICKET 15543 CRICKET KEEL EXTENSION CAMPBELL CRICKET 16484 REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP JODEL DR1050-M1 16487 ENGINE COLD AIR INTAKE EUROFOX 912iS 16488 ENGINE PISTON CHANGE VANS RV-8 16489 MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE INSTALLATION PIPER J3C-65 Engineer D Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW AUTO PILOT VANS RV-7A 15036 FITTING FLYLED NAV AND STROBE LIGHTS VANS RV-6A Engineer E Applications under review 11229 TAILWHEEL STEERING SHERWOOD RANGER-ST Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16473 AVIOINCS - ADDITIONAL BACK-UP GPS & REPLACE AI VANS RV-6A 15109 RESTORE MTOW TO ORIGINAL WEIGHT OF 1200 LBS TIPSY TRAINER 1 Engineer C Applications under review 1416 FIN ATTACHMENT 1417 TAILPLANE ATTACHMENT 16476 CONVERSION TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION New applications awaiting review 11127 INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL STABILISER 15543 CRICKET KEEL EXTENSION 16484 REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP 16487 ENGINE COLD AIR INTAKE 16488 ENGINE PISTON CHANGE 16489 MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE INSTALLATION Returning applications awaiting review

Flying into Leicester ​ If you intend to fly into the LAA Rally at Leicester, you will need to book an arrival slot. Should you wish to fly-in on more than one day a separate slot will be required for each landing. ​ The slot booking system is being run by the LAA via the Eventbrite website. ​ BY AIR One landing fee of £10.00 covers a single landing and stay of up to three days and camping by your aircraft. Pilots and accompanying passengers will also need to purchase individual entry tickets to the Rally. ​

Opening Times & Car Parking Opening Times Visitors will be asked to leave the exhibition area by 5.00 p.m. Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Sunday: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car Park Car parking remains free. Follow sign posts to visitors car park. Please do not use the Exhibitor car park. Disabled parking is available. ​ Please note that entrance to the LAA Rally car park and exhibition site is separate from the Leicestershire Aero Club entrance (reserved for LAC members and other airfield users) How to get there Leicester Airfield , Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FG Follow the Rally Car Park Signs

General Information ​ Show Opening Hours 9.30 – 5.00pm each day (Fri & Sat) 9.30 – 4.00pm (Sun) ​ Fly-In Instructions Up to date fly-in instructions will be displayed here in the run up to the event. Please check before you fly for the latest instructions. ​ Camping Camping facilities providing basic amenities including hot showers will be available on site. There is ample ground for caravans and motorhomes. The site will be up and running from Thursday afternoon and will close early on Monday morning. Camping passes can be bought in advance here . ​ In addition to catering provision on the exhibition site, evening food and a bar will be available on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings, provided by Leicestershire Aero Club. ​ Parking Please follow the signs to the dedicated free Rally Car parks. Dedicated parking will be signed for Disabled and Exhibitor users. All emergency access ways must be kept clear. Please ensure you are familiar with the routes and do not block with vehicles or stock. Please do not block emergency gates onto the airfield. You must ensure that you keep the roadway clear for all other users. ​ Dogs We understand that many exhibitors and traders wish to bring their dogs with them, we welcome dogs on site. However, as this is an operational airfield, all dogs MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD when on any part of the site. Dogs are not allowed in the aircraft parking areas. ​ Please ensure you pick up after your dog. Anyone caught allowing their dog to foul without picking up will be asked to remove the dog from site. All dogs must have an identity tag with contact tel no on. ​ WiFi Should you require WiFi, then please bring your own supply. Please be aware that due to the remote location of the airfield, WiFi reception can be unreliable. ​ Water TBC ​ Waste We operate a clean site policy and therefore all exhibitors, visitors and traders should remove their own rubbish from their pitch. A skip will be provided on site for cardboard and general rubbish. No electrical or hazardous materials should be disposed of in the skip. ​ Toilets & Shower Facilities Toilets will be provided in the exhibition site, in the aircraft park and on the campsite, together with hot shower facilities. ​ First Aid First Aid cover is provided by an external third party for the duration of the event. In the event of an emergency, please contact them or a member of Leicester Airfield staff. ​ Fire Fire Marshals will be in attendance and should be contacted in the unlikely event of fire. Please ensure all flammable materials are kept away from possible sources of ignition. Dispose of any rubbish in the skips provided. No naked flames are allowed on any exhibition stand or trading stand. ​ Security Regular patrols are carried out by our contracted security staff. ​ ​ ​

Other Attractions The LAA Leicester Rally 2024 opens on Friday 30th August at 9.30 am and closes at 4pm on Sunday 1st September. Aircraft Park – Over 600 aircraft, dependent upon the weather are expected to fly-in over the 3 days of the Rally Airside access - a unique opportunity to inspect the aircraft and chat with the owners Large trade-exhibition: everything from a nut and bolt to an aircraft kit Aircraft Covering Display ​ LAA Team present through the weekend Pilot Coaching Sceme coaches available to give advice Flea Market: Sell those unwanted parts or buy yourself a bargain! Speakers Corner: Seminars by keynote speakers throughout the weekend Strut Members' Area Outside catering including bar: Selection of fast-food and beverage outlets including bar and ice cream van; seating area Evening Bar, Food and Entertainment provided by Leicestershire Aero Club On-site campsite ​ GASCo's Aircraft Competition ​ LAA Education and Hands on Skills information and advice ​ Full range of LAA clothing and merchandise

Entrance Fees ​ All fly-in slot bookings for the event will be available to book in advance via the Eventbrite booking website. The booking site will be available mid July. Member and public entrance tickets can be bought in advance via the LAA Shop . ​​ There is free car parking and provision for disabled parking on site. For those arriving by road, Leicester Airfield is easily reached from the north and southwest via J21 on the M1; A563 Sth Leicester Bypass to B582 Gartree Road. Routes from the East and South East via A47 and A6. ​​ No dogs are allowed airside ​ BY AIR One landing fee of £10.00 covers a single landing and stay of up to three days and camping by your aircraft. Pilots and accompanying passengers will also need to purchase individual entry tickets to the Rally If flying in, you will need to book a slot. PLEASE NOTE ANY FURTHER LANDINGS WILL BE CHARGED. (Local evening flying will be available and not charged) Members by ROAD : INCLUDES AIRSIDE ACCESS £20 (for all 3 days) LAA, BMAA and BRA members - Please bring your valid membership card with you. Non-Members by ROAD : DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRSIDE ACCESS £25 for One Day Ticket ​ Non-Members AIRSIDE ACCESS £10 for One Day Ticket ​ Children 16 and under go free. ​

​ The 2024 LAA Rally will take place at Leicester Airfield over the three days Fri 30th August to Sunday 1st September. We are excited to be working with Leicestershire Aero Club to host the event at Leicester Airfield as we rebuild the full Rally. ​ The weekend will focus on the fly-in and social elements of our annual event; provide the opportunity to see a wide range of exhibitors, hear from industry experts in our Speakers corner programme of talks, get hands-on skills experience in the Homebuilders marquee; meet our LAA team, purchase LAA merchandise and relax in the Struts & Clubs stand. ​ We are reverting to our traditional exhibition layout which provides for a series of marquees housing the all the LAA activities; indoor exhibitor space and our homebuilders exhibits.. Outside provides the space for larger displays and we will look forward to showcasing manufacturers and distributors of a wide range of the latest aircraft types from across the LAA fleet. The Speakers Corner marquee, will host a varied programme of talks throughout the weekend, including an open Q&A session each day with CEO, Simon Tilling. ​ Members will have free access to the aircraft park, with access available at an additional charge to non-members enabling everyone to get up close to inspect the wide range of aircraft attending the Rally. ​ The exhibition site will host a wide selection of food choices, a full bar and ice cream van during the daytime whilst evening entertainment, food and bar will be provided by Leicestersshire Aero Club. There will be free car parking and on site campsite. ​ We look forward to seeing you at Leicester for return of the full LAA Rally! ​ Introduction

Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence Preparation Price Member - £200; Non-Member £250 Duration Arrival 9.00 am . Finish 17.00 < Back About the Course AeroAdvance, in association with the LAA, is delivering a 1-day course with both presentations & interactive exercises to offer attendees the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge & understanding of radiotelephony procedures to ensure both confidence when using the radio as a PPL Pilot and support meeting requirements of the SRG1171. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FRTOL EXAM. A brief will be issued to all attendees with recommended preparation and supporting links to reading materials ahead of the day. A de-brief will be provided including a summary of the content covered including hints and tips to ensure attendees are exam ready, recommended reading to support exam preparation and exam hints and tips Your Instructor Anthony Hatch CPL Holder, current Air Traffic Controller, PPL Instructor and Senior FRTOL Examiner Dates Saturday 3rd August or Sunday 29th September Times Arrival 9.00 am . Finish 17.00 Duration One day course Venue LAA HQ, Turweston Airfield Price Member - £200; Non-Member £250 Booking Call Cheryl on 01280 846 786

Camping and Accommodation Camping passes which cover the duration of your stay are available to purchase from LAA's on line shop until Friday 23rd August, price £50. Thereafter passes will be available to purchase upon arrival, price £60. Camping facilities, providing basic amenities, including hot showers will be available on site. There is ample ground for caravans and mobile homes. The campsite will be open from Midday Thursday 29th August and close on Monday morning 2nd September. ​ Please note entry to the Rally Exhibition Site is charged separately. Prices are for the duration of your stay. ​ On site catering and bar will be available in the Exhibition area during event opening hours and evening food, bar and entertainment will be provided by Leicestershire Aero Club in the evenings. ​ ​

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