The Annual General Meeting of the Light Aircraft Association Ltd Old Warden Aerodrome Airfield of The Shuttleworth Collection Bedfordshire 20th October 2024 N otice is given that the AGM of the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) will be held in the Discovery Hub, Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, SG18 9EP at 12Hrs on Sunday 20th October 2024. ​ Nominations for Board Directors and Notices of Motions of any kind for the AGM must be received at LAA HQ, no later than Sunday 8th September 2024. Nominations must be signed by both proposer and seconder, both of whom must be beneficial shareholders. In respect of nominations to the Board of Directors, candidates must have been a beneficial shareholder continuously for at least two years and include a signed statement indicating their willingness to serve as a Director, should they be elected. ​ The AGM will provide for both in person and remote on-line participation. These arrangements will be professionally administered. In addition, those unable to attend may elect to submit proxy votes. A full list of nominations, Motions together with the proxy voting form will be published with October’s Light Aviation and on-line via the LAA website. ​ The AGM will be pre-ceded by the presentation of LAA Service, Rally Trophies and Awards to members. Following the AGM there will be time reserved for a Member’s Forum for discussion and Q&A on general matters with the Board and CEO. Light refreshments will be available upon arrival and lunch will be available to purchase in the Shuttleworth cafe. Provision will also be made for members to fly-in and visit the Shuttleworth museum and gardens – full details of which will be published in due course. ​ If you have any questions or comments for the AGM or the Member’s Forum please get in touch with us via [email protected]

​ LAA Type Clubs ​ British Rotorcraft Association W: www.britishrotorcraftassociation.org T: 07841870568 E: [email protected] ​ Pietenpol Club W: www.pietenpolclub.uk E: [email protected] ​ ​ The Aeronca Club of Great Britain W: www.aeronca.co.uk T: 01752 406 660 E: [email protected] ​ The Europa Club W: www.theeuropaclub.org E: [email protected] ​ ​ Vintage Aircraft Club W: www.vintageaircraftclub.org.uk E: [email protected] ​ ​ Vintage Piper Aircraft Club W: www.vintagepiper.co.uk E: [email protected] ​ ​ International Auster Club W: www.austerclub.org ​ ​ ​ British Women Pilots' Association W: www.bwpa.co.uk E: [email protected] ​ ​ Beagle Pup & Bulldog Club W: www.bpbc.uk T: 07985 430265 E: [email protected]

Working with Composites - Basic Course Price Member - £200, Non-Member - £180 Duration Arrival 09:30. Finish 17:00. < Back About the Course This course is another which will involve plenty of hands-on practice as you learn the skills of working with epoxy resin and the correct use of a variety of woven cloths and mats. Also covered will be a selection of appropriate materials, drying techniques and of course, the all important issues of using these materials safely. All materials and safety equipment will be provided. Please wear clothes you are prepared to accept may get the odd drop of resin on. Your Instructor Rob Martin Dates To be confirmed Times Arrival 09:30. Finish 17:00. Duration One day course Venue LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD Price Member - £200, Non-Member - £180 Booking Telephone LAA on 01280 846 786 to check availability and/or book or e-mail.

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Revalidating a Permit Sometimes referred to as the ‘permit renewal’, this is one of the main activities each year in the life of an LAA aircraft. Traditionally, this was the time to do the annual maintenance check and fly it to a schedule to check handling and performance. In reality, the Permit to Fly is not renewed, but is revalidated. Permit Revalidation Process Permit Revalidation Forms An aircraft's Permit to Fly is validated by a Certificate of Validity that is issued by the LAA annually, on satisfactory completion of an inspection and a check flight. The annual Permit to Fly revalidation inspection is also an opportunity for an LAA Inspector to check with the owner that the agreed maintenance programme is being followed. The maintenance of an aircraft throughout the year and for the Permit to Fly revalidation inspection is very much a team effort between the aircraft owner and their chosen Inspector and your first port of call will be your chosen Inspector who will be able to advise you on the full process. Note that not all inspectors can inspect all types of aircraft, but they will be able to advise you of the types they are able to look after and the Inspector location map provides information of a particular Inspector's authorisations. ​ To revalidate the Permit to Fly, a check flight is flown and the completed schedule (which can be downloaded from the LAA website) is submitted to LAA Engineering. The check flight is flown by a check pilot at some point in the 12 months prior to the Permit to Fly revalidation application being received by LAA Engineering (as long as it is after the previous revalidation application). Once the aircraft has been inspected by the Inspector, they will submit an Airworthiness Review Report to LAA Engineering recommending that the Permit to Fly is revalidated. Within a month of receiving the Airworthiness Review report, the aircraft owner (or applicant) must submit a Permit to Fly revalidation application to LAA Engineering and that starts the revalidation process. Much like a car MOT, it is possible to go through the process up to a month before the expiry of its current Certificate of Validity, with the new Certificate of Validity expiring a year after the old one. The new Certificate of Validity will normally be emailed to the owner/applicant unless a request is made to post out a copy.

< 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

< 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

The Annual General Meeting of the Light Aircraft Association Ltd Old Warden Aerodrome Airfield of The Shuttleworth Collection Bedfordshire 20th October 2024 N otice is given that the AGM of the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) will be held in the Discovery Hub, Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, SG18 9EP at 12Hrs on Sunday 20th October 2024. ​ Nominations for Board Directors and Notices of Motions of any kind for the AGM must be received at LAA HQ, no later than Sunday 8th September 2024. Nominations must be signed by both proposer and seconder, both of whom must be beneficial shareholders. In respect of nominations to the Board of Directors, candidates must have been a beneficial shareholder continuously for at least two years and include a signed statement indicating their willingness to serve as a Director, should they be elected. ​ The AGM will provide for both in person and remote on-line participation. These arrangements will be professionally administered. In addition, those unable to attend may elect to submit proxy votes. A full list of nominations, Motions together with the proxy voting form will be published with October’s Light Aviation and on-line via the LAA website. ​ The AGM will be pre-ceded by the presentation of LAA Service, Rally Trophies and Awards to members. Following the AGM there will be time reserved for a Member’s Forum for discussion and Q&A on general matters with the Board and CEO. Light refreshments will be available upon arrival and lunch will be available to purchase in the Shuttleworth cafe. Provision will also be made for members to fly-in and visit the Shuttleworth museum and gardens – full details of which will be published in due course. ​ If you have any questions or comments for the AGM or the Member’s Forum please get in touch with us via [email protected]

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 - £70 Full Plus - £110 Member Joint Full - £80 Full Plus - £130 ​ 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 - £110 ​ Please forward proof of DOB i.e. copy of passport, driving licence or pilots licence. Overseas Member Full - £85 Full Plus - £130 ​ 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 Engineering updates in May 4 Jun 2024 The following documents have been issued/updated in the Engineering 'Info Library' during May. Continuing airworthiness information: Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-03-2024 Eurofox aircraft with Rotax 914 engines Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-04-2024 Chipmunk flap cable checks TADS : Lambert Mission M108 Murphy Rebel Nicollier Menestrell II TL 3000 Sirius Next Previous

Aircraft Maintenance Before accessing the maintenance documents below, please ensure you have read Technical Leaflet 2.19 - General Maintenance Schedule . Technical Leaflet 2.19 Other useful documentation is as follows: Maintenance Schedules Sample Engine Condition Monitor Blank Engine Condition Monitor AC 43.13-1B Chg 1 CAP 562: CAAIP CAP 661: MPDs Latest MPDs - not in CAP 661 CAP 747: Mandatory Requirements Breaking in an Engine Engine Pre-Oiler Schematic Forms, Checklists & Worksheets

Armstrong/Issacs Bursary Armstrong/Isaacs bursaries are funded from the Armstrong/Isaacs Fund, which is based on a major donation from David Armstrong, who was a founder member of the original ULAA in 1947, a lifelong member of the LAA’s predecessor the PFA and the latter’s chairman from 1960 to 1964. His legacy, co-named with that of aircraft designer and builder John Isaacs, has, since 1998 enabled many young prospective pilots to gain their PPL. Bursaries are awarded to pilots under 30 years of age who are already in training and offers finance to supplement personal funding in the later stages of the course. Applicants must have reached ‘first solo’ standard and have completed a minimum of five hours solo training, hold a valid medical and should have passed the necessary ground examinations. Since UK weather is notoriously fickle, applicants who, but for the weather, would have completed five hours solo may be considered. In such circumstances written confirmation must be provided by the CFI of the training organisation (DTO or ATO). Magnificent SEVEN Armstrong-Isaacs bursaries for 2024! Now closed for 2024 Thanks to the generosity of one of the LAA member donors, based out of Barton, their company PTS Ltd is sponsoring an additional two bursaries. This means that in addition to the five existing bursaries, an additional two bursaries for 2024 of £1,500 are being offered to support young pilots already in PPL training, bringing the total available to seven . ​ HOW TO APPLY All applications must be completed on the form below: ​ APPLICATION FORM Now closed for 2024 ​ Please complete and email to [email protected] with the subject title Armstrong/Isaacs Bursary. It should arrive on or before the closing date of 31st January 2024. The LAA may contact you for further information, and may request an interview, if it is thought necessary. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of February 2024. We look forward to receiving your application.