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 31/03/26) Engineer A Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16765 B&C BC433-H ALTERNATOR INSTALLATION WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND 16764 EVRA D.11.28.8.C PROPELLER INSTALLATION WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND 15724 ELECTRIC WING FLAP ACTUATION WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND 16754 E-PROPS GLOR-3-170-C8-T PROPELLER INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16657 AIRMASTER AP332 64" DIA PROPELLER INSTALLATION EUROPA 1585 REPAIR TO FUSELAGE STRUCTURE AT NOSE LEG LOWER FITTING ATTACHMENT MCR-01 16847 CONVERSION OF LYCOMING O-360 TO HOLLOW CRANK AND FUEL INJECTION VANS RV-7 16850 LYCOMING ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM INSTALLATION GLASAIR II-S FT 16864 PROPELLER CHANGE TO MTV-9-B-C/C188-18B CHRISTEN EAGLE II 16749 KANARDIA NESIS DUAL AXIS AUTO PILOT INSTALLATION BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING 16750 E-PROPS DUR-3-162-C4-T PROPELLER INSTALLATION EUROPA 16094 CANOPY LATCH QUICKIE TRI-Q 200 16851 UPGRADE AUTOPILOT TO TWO-AXIS VANS RV-8 16859 PROP CHANGE TO KASPAR KA1/3-3 BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING 16858 PROP CHANGE TO E PROPS DUR-3-160-C4-T MCR-01 11466 TRIO AUTOPILOT EUROPA 16794 GARMIN G5 DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION EUROPA 16861 SMOKE SYSTEM VANS RV-7 16862 TEMPORARY FUEL RESERVE TANK AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16867 INSTALLATION OF FUEL HEADER TANK GROPPO TRAIL MK2 16870 PROP CHANGE TO E-PROPS EXCAUBER EXC-2-145-C4-T 3 BLADE 145CM PULSAR 1580 WINGS AND FUSELAGE REPAIRS EUROPA 16869 PROP CHANGE TO TPI WOOD 66 X 44 2 BLADE PROP RL5A-LW SHERWOOD RANGER 16587 MONKWORKZ MZ-17-28 GENERATORS/REGULATORS INSTALLATION DH88 COMET RACER 16875 SITE TUBE INTRODUCTION AND SPILL-LESS TANK VENTING EUROPA 1245 (10) FUSELAGE UNDERSIDE DAMAGE REPAIR PIONEER 300 16871 M14P ENGINE MODIFICATIONS PITTS S 12 16825 INCREASE MAXIMUM FLAPERON DEFLECTION SKYSTAR KITFOX VIXEN Engineer B Applications under review 1593 LIFT STRUT BOTTOM FUSELAGE BRACKET KFA SAFARI 16842 WEIGHT INCREASE TO 405 KG KOLB TWINSTAR MK3 (MODIFIED) 16824 VERNER SCARLET 5 EFI & HERCULES REPLICA BLACKBURN MONOPLANE 16802 EXTENDED RANGE LEADING EDGE FUEL TANKS VANS RV-7 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1594 LOWER STBD WING REAR SPAR & RIBS DAMAGED DURING TAXIING DH82A TIGER MOTH 16848 ENGINE & PROP CHANGE TO O-200A & McCAULEY 1A105/SMCM7053 JODEL D120 1588 BUCKLING OF REARWARD SKIN/TAILPLANE BULKHEAD MAVERICK 430 1596 FUSELAGE & WING DAMAGE VANS RV-6 16146 LARGE DIAMETER SPOKED WHEELS PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER 16502 IMPROVED TAILPLANE ATTACHMENT TO FUSELAGE ZENAIR CH 750 16853 O-240 CYLINDER CHANGE DRUINE D.62C CONDOR 1551 LEFT FUSELAGE SKIN DEFORMATION VANS RV-8 16139 TO FIT ENGINE ULPOWER 520IS VANS RV-7 1589 BENT TUBE ON ENGINE MOUNT MISSION M108 16811 SUPERECO AUTOPILOT RANS S6-ES 16860 NOSE BALLAST TO INCREASE MAUW FROM 544KG TO 550KG REPLICA AVRO CURTISS 1911 16863 UNDERCARRIAGE FAIRINGS & PROP FLANGE AERONCA 7AC CHAMPION 16731 ELEVATOR RAY ALLEN TRIM JODEL D119 16865 WING BOLT SUBSTITUTION A1 TO A102 DH82A TIGER MOTH 16567 LONG RANGE FUEL TANK FOURNIER RF7 16872 LOWER I/B WING BRACINF WIRE SHACKLES STAMPE SV4C (MODIFIED) 1544 STABILISERS DAMAGED RL5A-LW SHERWOOD RANGER 16874 CRICKET TALL TEETER TOWERS EVERETT GYROPLANE SERIES 1 16721 WING TIP PYRO MOUNTS EDGE 540 16630 SPLIT AXLE WISHBONE WITH INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION STAAKEN Z-2 FLITZER 15356 PSA 110 DIESEL INSTALLATION JODEL DR1051-M1 16744 AV18 LARGER FUEL TANK CRICKET MK6 16796 ROTAX 912UL CRICKET MK6 1556 REPAIR TO STABILATOR BOLKOW BO 208C JUNIOR Engineer C Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1591 LANDING IN A FIELD VANS RV-14 16856 FITMENT OF SINGLE P-MAG UNIT VANS RV-9 15713 FITMENT OF SINGLE P-MAG UNIT VANS RV-9 1597 HANGER DAMAGE IKARUS C42 FB UK 14185 MGL AVIONICS DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-9A 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRATION GUIDE FALCO F8L 16857 FUEL PUMP UPGRADE VANS RV-12iS 16820 DRY BREAK FUEL FITTING INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 14685 HERCULES LA10-HP PROPELLER INSTALLATION AERONCA C3 16844 NOCO NLP20 BATTERY INSTALLATION KFA SAFARI 16388 KANARDIA TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION CZAW SPORTCRUISER 16866 SENSENICH 2G0M8 WAG-AERO SUPER SPORT 16868 TRIO PRO PILOT TWO-AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION BULLDOG SERIES 120 MODEL 121 16873 HERCULES 6950288-S 69" X 50" PROPELLER INSTALLATION PIEL CP301C 16703 ENGINE MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION INJECTION O-360-A4A (MODIFIED)) PITTS S-1S 16759 TRIO AVIONICS EZ PILOT SINGLE AXIS AUTOPILOT AEROTECHNIK EV-97A EUROSTAR 16600 SWITCHES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS PIPER PA-18-150 Engineer D Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 13447 DYNON AUTO PILOT (PITCH) INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 13448 DYNON AUTO PILOT (ROLL) INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 Engineer E Applications under review 12691 CANOPY HINGE AND LOCKS COZY Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16830 Cold Air Induction VANS RV-7 16831 EAGLE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 16766 SINGLE P-MAG INSTALLATION WITTMAN W8 TAILWIND 16095 INCREASE IN MAXIMUM ALLOWED MASS QUICKIE TRI-Q 200 Engineer C Applications under review New applications awaiting review Returning applications awaiting review 1591 LANDING IN A FIELD 16856 FITMENT OF SINGLE P-MAG UNIT 15713 FITMENT OF SINGLE P-MAG UNIT 1597 HANGER DAMAGE 14185 MGL AVIONICS DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRATION GUIDE 16857 FUEL PUMP UPGRADE 16820 DRY BREAK FUEL FITTING INSTALLATION 14685 HERCULES LA10-HP PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16844 NOCO NLP20 BATTERY INSTALLATION 16388 KANARDIA TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION 16866 SENSENICH 2G0M8 16868 TRIO PRO PILOT TWO-AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION 16873 HERCULES 6950288-S 69" X 50" PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16703 ENGINE MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION INJECTION O-360-A4A (MODIFIED)) 16759 TRIO AVIONICS EZ PILOT SINGLE AXIS AUTOPILOT 16600 SWITCHES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS 16820 DRY BREAK FUEL FITTING INSTALLATION 14685 HERCULES LA10-HP PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16844 NOCO NLP20 BATTERY INSTALLATION 16388 KANARDIA TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION 16703 ENGINE MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION INJECTION O-360-A4A (MODIFIED)) 16759 TRIO AVIONICS EZ PILOT SINGLE AXIS AUTOPILOT 16600 SWITCHES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS

< Back Alert A-05-2025 - Alpi Pioneer 300 - Inspection of Undercarriage Components for Cracking and Corrosion 12 Jun 2025 LAA Alert A-05-2025 - Alpi Pioneer 300 - Inspection of Undercarriage Components for Cracking and Corrosion LAA Alert A-05-2025 has been published on the LAA website (and is also attached), highlighting Alpi Pioneer 300 and 300 Hawk aircraft that have suffered different malfunctions and failures of various components that make up the undercarriage. This Alert strongly recommends a close inspection of the undercarriage at 25-hour intervals for corrosion and cracking, as well as a retraction check, to verify that the retraction system components remained correctly adjusted, to avoid undercarriage collapse due to the mechanism not being adequately over-centre when extended. A-05-2025 - Alpi Pioneer 300 Landing Gear Corrosion .pdf Download PDF • 204KB Next Previous

Certification & Approval 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 ? Downloadable Spreadsheets Technical Leaflets Design Tutorials

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Latest News 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! 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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 22 Jul 2025 The online Permit Revalidation System is live for Gyroplanes! Both homebuilt and factory-built gyroplanes can apply for Permit revalidation through the online system Read More 18 Jul 2025 Rally Entrance Tickets, Airside Passes and Camping Permits on Sale!! Rally Airside and Entry Tickets and camping permits available via the LAA Shop. Read More 16 Jul 2025 New LAA Inspector - Paul Armstrong Introducing new LAA Inspector - Paul Armstrong Read More 14 Jul 2025 New LAA Inspector - Malcolm Talbot Introducing new LAA Inspector - Malcolm Talbot Read More 4 Jul 2025 Engineering updates in June Updates from the Engineering Team in June Read More 3 Jul 2025 LAA Head Office closed on Friday 4th July LAA HQ will be closed on Friday 4th July 2025 due to the Silverstone Grand Prix. All staff will be working from home, continuing to take calls and responding to emails Read More 17 Jun 2025 Gyroplanes to join the new online Permit Revalidation System Homebuilt & Factory-Built Gyroplanes to join the new online Permit Revalidation System on 22nd July 2025! 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< Back New LAA Inspector - Gary Priestley 4 Dec 2025 We are pleased to welcome Gary Priestley as a new LAA Inspector, having attended an LAA Inspector Assessment Day at Turweston. Gary started at BAe Filton as an Aeronautical Engineering Apprentice in 1978. His first day out of the training bay was spent working on the test and development Concorde 002. During his apprenticeship he worked on the VC10's air-to-air refuelling conversion and on test and development for Airbus on the fly-by-wire BAC 1-11. After his apprenticeship he became an Inspector on the F1-11s, with his main role involving pre- and post-inspection of the Cold Soak, where the aircraft were frozen and bent to re-life them. He transferred to Warton for the Al-Yamama project, working on Tornado ADVs and IDS aircraft in Saudi Arabia. Gary returned in 1990 and was recruited as a technical instructor at British Aerospace Filton, teaching the following: Concorde pilots and flight engineers, utilising the simulator to help them pass their ground school type rating. Aircraft fitters working toward their B2 and B1 licences, as well as type courses on the A300 B4 and A300-600, where the aircraft were being converted to freighters. The BAC 1-11 refresher course for the Sultan of Oman Air Force pilots. Type rating for British Airways Concorde engineers at Heathrow. Apprentices studying for their City and Guilds. Night-school City and Guilds for non-skilled fitters. While carrying out this training, he repaired a Robin HR 200 with the help of the apprentices and studied for his Commercial and subsequently his Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence. Gary left BAe in 1999 to fly the BAe 146 for CityJet in Dublin, before being asked, through CityJet, if he would like to transfer to British Midland to fly the BAe 146 for Lufthansa. A few years later he was made redundant, gained his Helicopter Commercial Pilot’s Licence, but was then asked to join Flightline on the BAe 146, flying oil-rig workers from Aberdeen to Scatsta and later working out of Manchester for British Airways. An opportunity arose to fly with Titan Airways in Stansted, flying ad-hoc standby for British Airways, easyJet, and others. Several years later he completed a type-rating course on the Boeing 737 to fly from Exeter. He took voluntary redundancy in 2013. By chance, after buying a prestigious car from someone who owned an aircraft at Middlezoy, Gary made the connection that brought him into affiliation with Middlezoy Aerodrome, where he now has a share in Louis, the Taylorcraft type D, and is 50% owner of the Isaac Fury. Next Previous

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Become an Inspector Are you interested in becoming an LAA Inspector? To understand the application process, read the 'LAA Inspector Application Notes' and 'Flow Chart' below. Please use the form below to apply and include as much detail as possible in your application. Complete applications can be emailed to the Head of Continuing Airworthiness & Inspection (Chief Inspector), Lucy Wootton at [email protected] . INSPECTOR APPLICATION NOTES INSPECTOR APPLICATION FLOW CHART INSPECTOR APPLICATION FORM INSPECTOR APPROVAL INFORMATION

< Back uAVionix AV30E approved as a back-up EFIS 8 Jun 2023 We've recently added the uAvionix AV30E to our list of approved backup EFIS units for use in Permit aircraft. The EFIS units listed in TL3.20 may be used without further reference to LAA Engineering, although your LAA inspector will need to make a Permit Maintenance Release (PMR) entry in the airframe logbook quoting this Technical Leaflet reference. Next Previous

< Back Rally Entrance Tickets, Airside Passes and Camping Permits on Sale!! 18 Jul 2025 Entry Tickets and Airside Passes now on sale via the LAA Shop . Landing slots will be available soon. We have a special offer for non members - £50 for all 3 days including Airside. Available for purchase until 31st July 2025 Next Previous

< Back New LAA Inspectors - Umberto Izzo & Simon Boynett 26 Jan 2024 It is time to introduce you to two more new LAA Inspectors - Umberto Izzo and Simon Boynett, who both attended an LAA Inspector Assessment Day in December, with our Chief Inspector, Lucy. Umberto's experience is mainly in general aviation and microlight aircraft (metal, fabric and composites), either Lycoming, Continental or Rotax-powered. He is also IRMT-approved. He owns a share in Jodel 1050. Simon is a retired Licensed Aircraft Engineer with 44 years of experience working on Commercial Passenger and Cargo aircraft. He has a B1 and B2 CAA licence (Airframes, Engines and Electrical generation systems) B2 (Avionics, Auto flight, Auto land systems, Radio and Radar). In addition to this, he has an FAA issued A & P licence. He put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into building his own Vans RV 7, that he still loves to fly today as often as he can. Although retired, he still has aeroplanes and safety in his blood and looks forward to helping others to keep the high standards the LAA require, and to advise and certify Maintenance and Permit to Fly revalidation inspections. Next Previous