< Back Armstrong-Isaacs Bursaries for 2026 21 Nov 2025 Armstrong-Isaacs bursaries for 2026! The LAA is proud to announce the opening of applications for its Armstrong-Isaacs bursaries for 2025. Five bursaries of up to £1,500 are offered to young pilots already in PPL training, offering extra funding to help them complete their courses, at a time when, all too often, money starts to run out. More information on the bursaries can be found here . Next Previous

< Back Engineering updates in March 5 Apr 2024 The following documents have been updated in the Engineering 'Info Library' during March. Continuing airworthiness information: Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-02-2024 Pioneer trim tab checks TADS : Europa Sling 2 Technical Leaflets : TL 1.28 Approved homebuild aircraft type list (new) TL 3.12 Engines and propellers fitted to LAA aircraft TL 3.17 List of prototype modifications Propeller type list PTL/1: Ikarus C42 FB UK Standard Modifications: SM 10671 Rotax 2-stroke carburettor heater Next Previous

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 08/12/25) Engineer A Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 12185 LARGER NOSEWHEEL AND MODIFIED NOSEWHEEL FORK VANS RV-9A 16116 TRUTRAK GTX PILOT DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-9A 16720 ILEVIL DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION MCR-01 CLUB 13152 INSTALLATION OF CENTRAL CONSOLE VANS RV-9A 13966 DYNON DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 16056 SENSENICH 2G0M6-C76PG 74" DIAMETER GROUND ADJUSTABLE PROPELLER INSTALLATION BEDE BD-4 16710 FAHLIN D-598 3-BLADED 66" DIAMETER PROPELLER INSTALLATION PEREIRA OSPREY 2 16754 E-PROPS GLOR-3-170-C8-T PROPELLER INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16221 INCREASED SIZE MAIN WHEEL TYRES INSTALLATION VANS RV-9A 16220 ACI "E" FLAPS FOUR POSITION FLAP CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-9A 16794 GARMIN AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION EUROPA 16768 ESSEX-SOVEREIGN 59" X 34" PROPELLER INSTALLATION LUTON LA4A MINOR 16433 HAND CONTROLLED RUDDER AND BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION VANS RV-10 16801 PROPELLER CHANGE TO STERNA HV4-YM-B TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 16623 LIESE EXHAUST SILENCERS INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 16808 ENGINE CHANGE TO ROTAX 912S AND PROP CHANGE TO ECOPROP 170R110/3 ZENAIR CH 601HD 16734 REPLACEMENT OF OBTURATOR RINGS ON CLERGET ENGINE PISTONS REPLICA SOPWITH CAMEL F.1 13559 INSTALLATION OF DYNON HEATED AOA/PITOT TUBE WITH GRETZ MOUNT AND MAST VANS RV-6A 14724 CONVERSION FROM RV-7A TRI-GEAR TO RV-7 TAILDRAGGER VANS RV-6A 13115 3 LEVER QUADRANT VANS RV-6A 14514 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-6A 16779 PHA-01 FLAP ACTUATOR INSTALLATION WITH 3 WAY SWITCH VANS RV-8 Engineer B Applications under review 1551 LEFT FUSELAGE SKIN DEFORMATION VANS RV-8 16727 INCREASE OF MTOW CORBY CJ-1 STARLET 15907 ENGINE CHANGE TO HONDA 3.5L J35A4 MINI MERLIN TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 16741 REAR SPAR WING ATTACHMENT TAYLOR JT.1 MONOPLANE 16772 ORATEX 6000 DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 (LYCOMING) 15356 PSA 110 DIESEL INSTALLATION JODEL DR1051-M1 1556 REPAIR TO STABILATOR BOLKOW BO 208C JUNIOR Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1563 CRACK IN AIRFRAME ROTORSPORT UK MTOSPORT 1547 CRACK IN AIRFRAME ROTORSPORT UK MTOSPORT 1559 WING SPAR REPAIR DENNEY KITFOX MK4-1200 1483 DAMAGE TO AIRFRAME VANS RV-8A 1484 DAMAGE TO AIRFRAME LUSCOMBE 8A 1560 UNDERCARRIAGE FAILURE JODEL DR1050 1456 REPAIR TO FIREWALL FRAME PIONEER 300 HAWK 16786 UPGRADE OF D1000TEFIS SCREENS TO HDX1100 EFIS SCREENS VANS RV-10 1561 FUSELAGE REPAIR PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER 16744 AV18 LARGER FUEL TANK CRICKET MK6 16795 FRONT SEAT SEATBELT SHOULDER ATTACHMENT POINT/BRACKET PIPER PA-18 1554 CRACKED ENGINE FRAME ZENAIR CH 601UL 1546 DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO CHANNEL F-1204E VANS RV-12 16796 ROTAX 912UL CRICKET MK6 16797 DELTA HAWK DHK200A4 & HARTZELL RAPTOR 3 BLADES 69 VANS RV-14 16763 RAISED SHOULDER HARNESS DH82A TIGER MOTH 16803 CHANGE OF FUEL METERING SYSTEM AERONCA 100 1562 LONGERON EDGE DISTANCE AT F610 BULKHEAD VANS RV-6A 16802 EXTENDED RANGE LEADING EDGE FUEL TANKS VANS RV-7 15328 LYCOMING O-360-J2A & SENSENICH 2G0M8/C82BGF AUSTER J1N 16617 FUEL SYSTEM CHANGE TO LATER WING TANKS AUSTER J1N 1322 FUSELAGE REPAIRS AERONCA 100 Engineer C Applications under review 16799 RELOCATION OF RIBS F-745-L & F-745-R TO ACCOMODATE DUAL SCREEN EFIS VANS RV-7 16480 MTWA INCREASE AEROPRAKT A22 FOXBAT 14550 IGNITION HARNESS REPLACEMENT REPLICA FOKKER DR1 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 15529 22 INCH DIAMETER AERO CLASSIC SMOOTH TUNDRA 22 X 8.5 - 6 TYRES INSTALLATION REBEL 16760 DYNON SV32 TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT VANS RV-9A 16793 ENGINE & PROPELLER CHANGE TO ROTAX 912 UL & WARP DRIVE 68R-NT-HPL3 DENNEY KITFOX MK2 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS VANS RV-7A 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION VANS RV-7A 15936 CLEVELAND WHEEL/BRAKE INSTALLATION BUCKER BU133C 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16738 ADDING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 1480 REPAIRS AFTER AIRCRAFT INVERTED ON FORCED LANDING NIPPER T.66 RA45 SERIES 3 12539 INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESS VANS RV-8 1542 CORROSION OF STEEL TUBE SECTIONS ON LOWER LONGERONS AND STERN POST AUSTER 5J4/100 16798 BRS BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM SLING 4 TSI 16199 INSTALLATION OF WOODCOMP SR3000/3N PROPELLER EUROPA 16751 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 16533 UPGRADE OF MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE CURRENT MTOW RESTRICTION REBEL 16782 INSTALLATION OF CONTINENTAL O-200-A ENGINE WITH HERCULES PROP 7045261-S PIPER J3C-65 16775 TRIO 2 AXIS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM VANS RV-6 16777 LYCOMING O-320-A2B ENGINE INSTALLATION PIPER PA-18-135 16327 GARMIN ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 16774 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 15186 PITOT SYSTEM ZENAIR CH 701UL 16631 NON STANDARD LOWER LUGGAGE SPACE AS PREVIOUSLY EMBODIED IN USA LUSCOMBE 8E Engineer D Applications under review 16671 AEROBATIC APPROVAL VANS RV-6 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) Engineer E Applications under review 16790 ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DH82A TIGER MOTH Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 13106 REPLACEMENT WING STRUT PICK UP ARV1 SUPER 2 1155 DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF COWLINGS, BELLY SCOOP AND PROP TITAN T-51 MUSTANG Engineer C Applications under review 16799 RELOCATION OF RIBS F-745-L & F-745-R TO ACCOMODATE DUAL SCREEN EFIS 16480 MTWA INCREASE 14550 IGNITION HARNESS REPLACEMENT New applications awaiting review Returning applications awaiting review 15529 22 INCH DIAMETER AERO CLASSIC SMOOTH TUNDRA 22 X 8.5 - 6 TYRES INSTALLATION 16760 DYNON SV32 TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT 16793 ENGINE & PROPELLER CHANGE TO ROTAX 912 UL & WARP DRIVE 68R-NT-HPL3 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION 15936 CLEVELAND WHEEL/BRAKE INSTALLATION 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16738 ADDING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT 1480 REPAIRS AFTER AIRCRAFT INVERTED ON FORCED LANDING 12539 INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESS 1542 CORROSION OF STEEL TUBE SECTIONS ON LOWER LONGERONS AND STERN POST 16798 BRS BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM 16199 INSTALLATION OF WOODCOMP SR3000/3N PROPELLER 16751 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16533 UPGRADE OF MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE CURRENT MTOW RESTRICTION 16782 INSTALLATION OF CONTINENTAL O-200-A ENGINE WITH HERCULES PROP 7045261-S 16775 TRIO 2 AXIS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM 16777 LYCOMING O-320-A2B ENGINE INSTALLATION 16327 GARMIN ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16774 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 15186 PITOT SYSTEM 16631 NON STANDARD LOWER LUGGAGE SPACE AS PREVIOUSLY EMBODIED IN USA 15529 22 INCH DIAMETER AERO CLASSIC SMOOTH TUNDRA 22 X 8.5 - 6 TYRES INSTALLATION 16760 DYNON SV32 TWO AXIS AUTOPILOT 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS 15936 CLEVELAND WHEEL/BRAKE INSTALLATION 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16738 ADDING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT 1480 REPAIRS AFTER AIRCRAFT INVERTED ON FORCED LANDING 1542 CORROSION OF STEEL TUBE SECTIONS ON LOWER LONGERONS AND STERN POST 16199 INSTALLATION OF WOODCOMP SR3000/3N PROPELLER 16751 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16533 UPGRADE OF MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE CURRENT MTOW RESTRICTION 16782 INSTALLATION OF CONTINENTAL O-200-A ENGINE WITH HERCULES PROP 7045261-S 16775 TRIO 2 AXIS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM 16777 LYCOMING O-320-A2B ENGINE INSTALLATION 16327 GARMIN ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16774 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16631 NON STANDARD LOWER LUGGAGE SPACE AS PREVIOUSLY EMBODIED IN USA

< Back LAA Head Office closed on Friday 4th July 3 Jul 2025 LAA HQ will be closed on Friday 4th July 2025 due to the Silverstone Grand Prix. All staff will be working from home, so can continue to deal with your calls and emails, but will not be on site at Turweston to answer any questions directly or receive any hand-delivered documents. Next Previous

< Back Alert 05-2024 - Rotax Oil Spray Nozzles - upissued to Issue 2 24 Jul 2025 LAA Alert 05-2024 - Inspection and/or Replacement of Oil Spray Nozzle in some Rotax 900 series engines - upissued to Issue 2 On 16.12.24, Rotax issued a MANDATORY Service Bulletins SB 912 i-016/SB 915 i-016 / SB 916 i-006 and SB-912 i-016iS / SB-915 i-016iS / SB-916 i-006iS which call for urgent action for engines of specified models within certain serial number ranges, if the engine has run for less than 200 hours from new, or engines which have been fitted with specific overhaul kits supplied between 01.01.22 and 31.10.24 inclusive. Therefore, LAA Alert A-05-2024 was issued on 17th December 2024 regarding this. Subsequently, a revision to the Rotax Service Bulletins was issued on 20.12.24, entitled MANDATORY Alert Service Bulletins ASB 912 i-016 R1/ASB 915 i-016 R1 / ASB 916 i-006 R1 and ASB-912 i-016iS R1 / ASB-915 i-016iS R1 and ASB-916 i 006iS R1. Therefore, on 23rd July 2025, LAA Alert A-05-2024 was upissued to Issue 2, which now supersedes Issue 1. A-05-2024 Issue 2 can be found HERE and is also found below. The bulletin concerns problems with a possible full or partial blockage of the oil spray nozzle due to an excessive application of Loctite at the manufacturing stage, when assembling the sprag clutch housing. This can lead to inadequate cooling of the stator assembly, potentially causing loss of electrical power to the engine’s ECU. A-05-2024 Rotax Engine Oil Spray Nozzle Issue 2 .pdf Download PDF • 232KB Next Previous

< Back New General Aviation Regulations 2024 15 Feb 2024 It is anticipated that on Saturday 6th April 2024, the 2024 regulations will enter into force. A draft version of the regulations is available online: The General Aviation (Persons on Board, Flight Information and Civil Penalties) Regulations 2024. For more information, read the document found here: The General Aviation (Persons on Board Flight Information and Civil Penalties) Regulations .pdf Download PDF • 72KB Next Previous

< Back New LAA Inspectors - Cameron Bunce & Brian Davies 11 Jan 2024 Back in December, seven potential LAA Inspectors attended LAA Inspector Assessment Days at Turweston with our Chief Inspector, Lucy. We are pleased to announce that all seven were successful. Here is an introduction to the first two: Cameron Bunce - Cameron is based north of Aberdeen. He is a Chartered Engineer working in the Energy Industry. He has been involved with aviation since 2007 and currently is building a VANS RV-3. He has experience with metal, composite and wooden aircraft having flown over 30 types - but most familiar with the VANS RV series. Brian Davies - Brian has experience in building and maintaining composite, metal and wood aircraft, but tends to specialise in Rotax-powered aircraft. He is also experienced in Avionic installation and trouble-shooting. Brian is also on the LAA Board of Directors and our Vice-President. Congratulations Cameron and Brian! Next Previous

< Back LAA Rally 2025 - Landing Slots now Live! 6 Aug 2025 The slot booking system is now live. Slot bookings can be booked and purchased via the Eventbrite website. The Pilot Notes for the LAA Rally at Leicester Fri 29 Aug-Sun 31 August can be found here . Next Previous

< Back Mandatory Technical Directive issued for Sting S4 29 Sept 2023 LAA has been working with TL StingUK to correct an issue found during the flight testing of the factory-built version of the aircraft. It was found that the type would consistently drop the starboard wing more than the permitted maximum during a wings-level stall. LAA Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-01-2023 has been issued that requires the installation of a stall strip on the starboard wing and two stall strips on the port wing, along with restricting the elevator travel, in accodance with TL StingUK service bulletins 0002 and 0003, before further flight. Next Previous

< Back Alert A-07-2025 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking 25 Jul 2025 LAA Alert A-07-2025 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking A cracked aileron servo-tab pushrod was found on a UK Glastar aircraft. The pushrod consists of a thin-walled aluminium tube with an adjustable clevis at one end, and a fixed clevis at the other. The crack was at the adjustable end of the pushrod, and extended from the end of the aluminium tube to the hole approximately 1 inch from the end. A cracked aileron servo-tab pushrod must be considered unairworthy, and replaced before further flight. A-07-2024 can be found HERE and is also attached. A-07-2025 - Glastar Aileron Servo-Tab Pushrod Cracking .pdf Download PDF • 562KB Next Previous

< Back Inspector Renewal 19 Mar 2024 It's that time of year again! LAA Inspector Authorisations lapse at the end of this month. Renewing is simple, available both on and offline. In order to renew this year, Inspectors need to carry out two simple steps, which are as follows: Complete and sign the ' Inspector Declaration, ' which was emailed to all Inspectors on 4th March, and return to LAA Engineering, either as a scanned document or in the post. Pay the Inspector Renewal Fee , which is £40 and covers administration of an Inspector Authorisation throughout the year. (For Inspectors of Factory Built Gyroplanes, there is no longer an additional fee. All Inspectors pay £40). Inspectors can pay via the LAA shop, found here , or by giving us a call with their payment card details. Alternatively, Inspectors can pay by Bank Transfer. Inspectors' continuing support is crucial and we sincerely hope that all Inspectors will renew. Next Previous

< Back Advanced LAA Rally Camping Permits - Now closed. Camping permits can be bought onsite. 17 Aug 2025 Camping passes, which cover the duration of your stay, are available to purchase on arrival at a cost of £65. 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. Next Previous