Pilot Coaching Scheme LAA DTO The LAA is a CAA Declared Training Organisation (DTO). Our enjoyment of flying, and the ability to share that with others, carries with it a responsibility to maintain good standards of flying and airmanship. The Pilot Coaching Scheme (PCS) provides coaches to assist with specific courses and any general training need. COACHES The LAA has the Pilot Coaching Scheme - all Coaches are current CAA and Part 21-FCL certified Class Rating Instructors, Flight Instructors, or Flight Examiners. They’re also your trainer, confidante and mentor throughout the process of you learning to fly your aircraft. FIND A COACH Click on the button below to go to a map of all the LAA Coaches. You can find out their location, contact details, photograph and a short profile about them. Most coaches are happy to travel reasonable distances to accommodate your needs. WHY HAVE THE PCS? Statistics show that for LAA aircraft, the transition of a pilot onto a new aircraft type is a frequent source of accidents, more so than the aircraft's initial test flying phase. The same is true of the first flight of any unfamiliar aircraft, whether it is a home-built, vintage, or microlight. HOW IT WORKS Most LAA coaches have completed all differences themselves applicable to LAA types, so they can provide your differences or familiarisation training - though naturally, before doing so, they may need the opportunity to fly the aircraft sufficiently to acquaint themselves with the individual model concerned. WHAT DOES THE PCS OFFER? The PCS offers Licence Revalidation & Renewals, Differences Training, Familiarisation Training, Type Conversions, Licence Migrations and much more! Click the button below to find out what each of these means in detail. CLICK HERE TO FIND A COACH CLICK HERE FOR PCS DETAILS CLICK HERE FOR THE PILOT COACHING SCHEME DOCUMENTS (CSDs) CLICK HERE FOR PILOT COACHING SCHEME MAGAZINE ARTICLES

MAGAZINE ARCHIVE Take a look at one of the recent editions of Light Aviation . Our magazine archive will be available soon for all members to view in the Members Area. For our latest magazine, of course, you'll need to be a member. Light Aviation ENGINEERING INFORMATION Light Aviation magazine keeps you informed of engineering issues to help you ensure that your aircraft is kept in tip top condition. Our 'Engineering Matters' articles will form a vital information source for future reference. Light Aviation Magazine Light Aviation magazine brings you exciting articles about what LAA members are building, restoring and flying. Also included are reports on all the major rallies and GA shows and information about new products and services. ADVERTISING, CLASSIFIED & CONTRIBUTION DETAILS If you wish to advertise in Light Aviation: For display and commercial advertising, please contact Phil Johnston to discuss your requirements. For classified ad queries please contact LAA Office . Classified ads and photos can only be accepted by e-mail . Classified ad fees can be found below. The Editor, Ed Hicks , is always keen to receive your contributions of articles, pictures, technical ideas and letters. Up to 30 words Member: £6 Non-Member: £22 31-50 words Member: £12 Non-Member: £44 Up to 50 words with a coloured photo Member: £45 Non-Member: £60

LAA Clubs & Struts FIND MY LOCAL CLUB/STRUT Local Clubs, or Struts, as many of them are called, look forward to welcoming you along as a friend and fellow LAA member. They are an excellent source of advice and help, whether building, buying, training or simply wanting to be involved in the local aviation scene. The Clubs and Struts also arrange a number of flying and social events throughout the year, and most hold monthly meetings. LAA TYPE CL UBS You can also find details of LAA-Type clubs by clicking the icon below. These clubs are associated to the LAA and are dedicated to a specific aircraft manufacturer or model. They can offer social activities and technical support for owners or those interested in a particular type.

Light Aviation Magazine 2017 Click on the links below to open each issue of Light Aviation Magazine from 2017 January 2017 April 2017 July 2017 October 2017 February 2017 May 2017 August 2017 November 2017 March 2017 June 2017 September 2017 December 2017

Ethanol-Free Mogas Please select the appropriate engine type link below where you will find information describing how to obtain clearance for an aircraft to use unleaded Mogas. For Rotax, Jabiru and VW engines, please see the E5 Mogas page. Continental Hirth 2 Stroke Lycoming Related Information Operating Information TL 2.20 Fuel Flow Checking Inspection Checks - Fuel Flow EASA Investigation on MOGAS EASA has issued the Final Report of the Safety Implications of Biofuels in Aviation (SIoBiA) This project was undertaken by the University of Aachen under a research contract to EASA. The Light Aircraft Association was represented during this project by Barr y Plumb, who was a member of the project steering committee. All aspects of t he use of Mogas containing biofuel additives were considered in the research programme and the final report from the project is now publicly available here . This is a summarised version of the SIoBia findings. Placards Cockpit Placard Fuel Filler Placard

Membership Full Plus Category is for members who own, operate or are currently building an aircraft and gives access to LAA Engineering services. (For Group Owned aircraft, at least one member of the group must have Full Plus membership.) Full Category is for everyone else and includes a monthly copy of Light Aviation Magazine and a discount at the annual LAA Fly-In. JOIN THE LAA Member Full - £72 Full Plus - £113 Member Joint Full - £82 Full Plus - £134 Joint members are members who are the partner of a full member or any children under the age of 18 and living at the family house. Under 30 Member Full - £30 Full Plus - £134 Please forward proof of DOB i.e. copy of passport, driving licence or pilots licence. Overseas Member Full - £88 Full Plus - £134 Overseas includes Eire. Payment Methods ONLINE Via the Member Area / Renew my Membership DIRECT DEBIT You are now able to set up your direct debit online. Please see your renewal or joining page for details. BY CALLING HQ 01280 846 786 with card details BY INTERNET BANKING Account No : 26225220 Sort Code : 60-30-03 Please note, for membership payments, you MUST quote your membership number and your surname or your payment will not be credited to the correct record. For Permit revalidation & engineering fees, you MUST quote your aircraft registration. If paying from abroad, SWIFT code is : NWBKGB2L IBAN code is : GB81 NWBK 6030 0326225220 Important Links RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP MY AIRCRAFT DETAILS MEMBER AREA ADDRESS CHANGE

< Back LAA HQ over the Christmas Period 18 Dec 2023 LAA CHRISTMAS PERIOD Friday 22nd December 2023: Open until 12.00pm 25th Dec 2023 to 1st Jan 2024: CLOSED 2nd January 2024: OPEN as usual Wishing all our members and supporters a blessed Christmas! Next Previous

Light Aviation Magazine 2019 Click on the links below to open each issue of Light Aviation Magazine from 2019 January 2019 April 2019 Juky 2019 October 2019 February 2019 May 2019 August 2019 November 2019 March 2019 June 2019 September 2019 December 2019

Inspector Training Seminars In 2018, the ‘Inspector Training Seminar’ (ITS) scheme was introduced. This means that, in order to continue operating as an Inspector, every Inspector must attend an ITS in the previous four years, as assessed on 31st March each year, as part of their recurrent training. All Inspector Training Seminars for spring 2025 have now been completed, there will be more Seminars planned for Autumn and Winter. Each Inspector Training Seminar is free-of-charge and includes a complimentary lunch. The day runs from 0930 to 1630. Any Inspector is welcome to book onto a seminar, effectively resetting their ITS attendance and therefore, recurrent training, early; but priority will be given to those Inspectors due for review by 31st March 2026. Please contact LAA Engineering for further details of exact venues and booking details.

LAA are proud to announce our Rally 2025 sponsors Camping and Accommodation Camping passes, which cover the duration of your stay, are available upon arrival, at a cost of £65 . If you fly in and wish to camp under the wing, this is free. 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 28th August and close on Monday morning 1st 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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Continuing Airworthiness Information One of the key strengths of the LAA's system is that we can monitor the fleet centrally and keep track of airworthiness incidents from around the world. Where necessary, we can then let our owners know, to help them keep flying safely. A full listing of Airworthiness Alerts, Technical Service Bulletins and Mandatory Technical Directives can be found below: ALERTS, TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS & MANDATORY TECHNICAL DIRECTIVES