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- Mod/Repair Worklist | Light Aircraft Assoc
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 29/08/24) Engineer A Applications under review 1437 DAMAGE TO CANARD PORT TIP RUTAN LONG-EZ Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16397 ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION & ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION STARDUSTER TOO SA300 16477 UL-POWER 350iS ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH DUC SWIRL-2-R ??? DIAMETER PROPELLER KFA SAFARI 16483 AUTOMOTIVE SPARK PLUG USE IN BLACKBURN CIRRUS MINOR 2A ENGINE AUSTER 5J1 16486 WOODCOMP SR3000/3? 1625MM DIAMETER PROPELLER INSTALLATION EUROPA 16491 PROPELLER HERCULES 7410898-S HARMON ROCKET II 1439 DISBOND OF PORT WING UPPER SKIN AT ROOT AFT OF SPAR UNDER WALKWAY EUROPA 16504 PROPELLER CHANGE TO HERCULES 7045261 AERONCA 7AC CHAMPION 16503 SCREAMING EAGLE TAILWHEEL FORK VANS RV-3A 1296 STBD MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE INNER MOUNT DAMAGE REPAIR JABIRU UL-450 16507 VW1600CC ENGINE WITH HERCULES 58" X 27" PROPELLER SLINGSBY T31 16508 PROPOSED PROPELLER DUC HELICES 4 BLADE TIGERBLACK-3-R SLING HIGH WING 16522 FITTING NAVIGATION LIGHTS EUROPA XS 16517 THERMOSTATIC OIL COOLER ADAPTER AND OIL COOLER MINICAB (JB01 STANDARD) 15783 CARBON FIBRE FUSELAGE PANELS REPLACING LIGHT ALLOY PANELS PITTS S-1T 1352 PORT MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE LEG COLLAPSE PIONEER 400 16130 HIGH COMPRESSION PISTONS & AIRFLOW PERFORMANCE FM200A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS PITTS S-1T 16520 ROTAX 916iS ENGINE WITH AIRMASTER AP431HCTF-WWR72B PROPELLER SLING HIGH WING 16525 RUDDER PEDAL BLOCKS SLING 2 Engineer B Applications under review 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) 16499 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE SYSTEM PITTS S1-S 15478 ENGINE WATER RADIATOR PARSONS GYROPLANE MODEL1 1450 TAILPLANES REPAIRS CESSNA 120 1428 UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING SOCKET FOR PORT PORT MAIN LEG VANS RV-6 1443 FUSELAGE & UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE DENNEY KITFOX MK2 16505 HINGED OPENING PORT WINDOW PIPER PA-12 1455 FUSELAGE TAILWHEEL SPRING MOUNT FAILED WELD DENNEY KITFOX MK2 16315 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE WITH WOODCOMP 173R OR SR3000/3N PROPELLER INSTALLATIONS ZENAIR CH 601XL 15356 PSA 110 DIESEL INSTALLATION JODEL DR1051-M1 16345 VIKING SPRING MODIFICATION ZENAIR CH 601HDS 1289 TOTAL LOSS (BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR) JP-1 REPLICA CURTISS PUSHER 16405 ENGINE & PROPELLER CHANGE TO ROTAX 627 & WARP DRIVE T 6229 PULSAR 16419 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE CONVERSION LUSCOMBE 8E 16513 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE WITH ?? PROPELLER INSTALLATIONS RL 5A-XP SHERWOOD RANGER 1397 STORM DAMAGE - FALLING HANGAR PARTS CZAW SPORTCRUISER 16521 INSTALL MURPHY SEAFINS TO HORIZONTAL STABILISERS MURPHY ELITE 16285 SUPERCHARGER CONTROL STAMPE SV4C (MODIFIED) 16233 INSTALLATION OF LEFT WING TANK & FUSELAGE PARCEL SHELF & D-WINDOWS LUSCOMBE 8E 16498 TUBULAR RIVET MATERIAL CASA 1-131-E SERIES 2000 Engineer C Applications under review 16488 ENGINE PISTON CHANGE VANS RV-8 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1454 TIDYING A PREVIOUS REPAIR AEROPRAKT A22 FOXBAT 1453 VARIOUS REPAIRS FOLLOWING OVERTURN INCIDENT JABIRU J430 1385 UNDERCARRIAGE & FIREWALL DAMAGE INCLUDING PROP STRIKE JABIRU J400 16511 CONTINENTAL O-200A ENGINE WITH McCAULEY 1B90CM/7150 PROPELLER INSTALLATION LUSCOMBE 8E 16523 DYNON D180 DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT VANS RV-8 16518 ADDITION OF OIL FILTER ADAPTER TAF-L SCINTEX CP1310-C3 16451 HERCULES 7438896-S 74" X 38" PROPELLER INSTALLATION NORD NC854S 16514 GARMIN DUAL AXIS G3X AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-10 16515 FUEL INJECTION INSTALLATION TO LYCOMING O-540-?? ENGINE VANS RV-10 16516 SUREFLY SIM6L ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM INSTALLATION VANS RV-10 16225 FUEL DRAIN AND AIR BLEED EXHAUST JODEL DR1050 16296 INSTALLATION OF FUEL FLOW SENSOR DENNEY KITFOX MK2 16476 CONVERSION TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION PIPER L18C 16510 GARMIN DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-9A 16493 INSTALLATION OF GARMIN GAP 26 PITOT ON SAFEAIR MAST VANS RV-8 16494 REVISED FUEL SYSTEM VANS RV-8 Engineer D Applications under review 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW AUTO PILOT VANS RV-7A Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 14631 ADDITION OF STANDARD BRISTELL AUTO-PILOT SERVOS BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW AUTO PILOT CESSNA 120 Engineer E Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 15109 RESTORE MTOW TO ORIGINAL WEIGHT OF 1200 LBS TIPSY TRAINER 1 16500 LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY VANS RV-7 12999 SMOKE SYSTEM VANS RV-8 14531 SOLID STATE VOLTAGE REGULATOR DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 16512 INCREASE MTWA HARMON ROCKET II 1268 (12) CORRODED REAR FUSELAGE TUBING BEAGLE AUSTER D5 SERIES 180 12777 INSTALLATION OF ANDAIR OIL/AIR SEPARATOR PIPER L18C (MODIFIED) Engineer C Applications under review 16488 ENGINE PISTON CHANGE New applications awaiting review 1454 TIDYING A PREVIOUS REPAIR 1453 VARIOUS REPAIRS FOLLOWING OVERTURN INCIDENT 1385 UNDERCARRIAGE & FIREWALL DAMAGE INCLUDING PROP STRIKE 16511 CONTINENTAL O-200A ENGINE WITH McCAULEY 1B90CM/7150 PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16523 DYNON D180 DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT 16518 ADDITION OF OIL FILTER ADAPTER TAF-L 16451 HERCULES 7438896-S 74" X 38" PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16514 GARMIN DUAL AXIS G3X AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16515 FUEL INJECTION INSTALLATION TO LYCOMING O-540-?? ENGINE 16516 SUREFLY SIM6L ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM INSTALLATION 16225 FUEL DRAIN AND AIR BLEED EXHAUST 16296 INSTALLATION OF FUEL FLOW SENSOR 16476 CONVERSION TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION 16510 GARMIN DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION 16493 INSTALLATION OF GARMIN GAP 26 PITOT ON SAFEAIR MAST 16494 REVISED FUEL SYSTEM Returning applications awaiting review 1385 UNDERCARRIAGE & FIREWALL DAMAGE INCLUDING PROP STRIKE 16451 HERCULES 7438896-S 74" X 38" PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16225 FUEL DRAIN AND AIR BLEED EXHAUST 16296 INSTALLATION OF FUEL FLOW SENSOR 16476 CONVERSION TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION 16510 GARMIN DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION 16493 INSTALLATION OF GARMIN GAP 26 PITOT ON SAFEAIR MAST 16494 REVISED FUEL SYSTEM
- LAA 'Grass Roots Fly-In' returns | Light Aircraft Assoc
< Back LAA 'Grass Roots Fly-In' returns 23 Apr 2023 The LAA is returning to the green grass of Popham Aerodrome in Hampshire for a repeat of its “Grass Roots Fly In” from 18th to 20th August 2023. The Fly-In will again on one hand take the Associate back to its traditional roots, while continuing to offer the first chance to see some of the latest aircraft and products in the recreational aviation market. What was particularly notable about the 2022 Popham event was its sociality. LAA members and exhibitors alike commented on its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with post-event comments such as “It’s a great reunion as well as a fly-in–cum trade show” and “super friendly, the event always had a good vibe”. A joint venture with Popham Aerodrome, the LAA Grass Roots Fly In will develop its strengths as a social event bringing flyers from around the UK and Europe to meet fellow enthusiasts. The grass runways at Popham and the airfield’s famed rural ambience will mean that the event will focus on the fly-in and social element as much as on a large exhibition campus. The earlier mid-August date will also mean longer evenings, allowing more scope for flyers from further afield and hopefully, milder conditions for those who choose to ‘camp under the wing’. Said LAA CEO designate Simon Tilling: “The LAA Grass Roots Fly In was a great success last year, with over 3,000 visitors, more than 30 exhibitors and a total of 350 visiting aircraft through the weekend. It is a different event to the past, larger scale LAA Rallies and we’re working on plans for the continuation of a larger scale LAA event in the future. For this year, we’re looking forward to another great, social and fun, LAA fly in”. Next Previous
- E10 Mogas | Light Aircraft Assoc
E10 Mogas From 1st September 2021, the government mandated that all regular grade unleaded petrol must contain up to 10% ethanol, rather than up to 5% as previously. In the autumn of 2021, most filling stations around the UK re-marked their E5 petrol pumps to show that they now supply E10 specification fuel, and started receiving tanker-loads blended with up to 10 percent ethanol content. For the automotive world this means reduced carbon dioxide emissions, which is better for the environment, and, arguably in terms of eco-desirability, a small further reduction in the reliance on fossil fuel. The automotive industry had been preparing for this change, and people with road vehicles registered after 2002 should be able to switch to E10 without noticing any difference. Unfortunately, the additional ethanol content is bad news for aviation users if we were to ignore the change and start putting E10 in our aircraft regardless. Ethanol is a powerful chemical solvent which can attack components including rubberised gaskets and fuel pipes, older lacquered carburettor floats and composite or plastic components in some newer fuel systems. The doubling of the concentration of ethanol in E10 compared to E5 makes it much more likely that problems will be experienced if these parts are not designed to be ethanol-proof. Ethanol also has an affinity for absorbing water, which over time can then become acidic, attacking metal components in the fuel system and engine. Even if there was a practical way to do so in the volumes of fuel we use in our aircraft, we cannot safely remove the ethanol content from the fuel because the ethanol acts as an octane enhancer, so the washed-out fuel would be left with a reduced octane value, likely to cause detonation problems. Another issue is that ethanol-blended fuel has a lower energy density than petrol, so to develop full power from our engines using an E10 fuel, we may need to richen the fuel/air mixture, for example using a bigger carburettor jet size. Owners of Rotax and Jabiru engines are probably already aware that many of these engines are supplied as being able to use E10 fuel – though with Jabiru engines, in particular, it’s far from straightforward because some of the earlier engines require cylinder head modifications and reduced compression ratio if they are to avoid detonation issues when using any form of Mogas. Jabiru also say that Mogas of any type should not be used in commercial flight schools and only at the owners own risk. Even with a supposedly E10-compatable engine, the chemical compatibility problems with fuel system components are such that the LAA does not at present approve the use of E10 Mogas in any LAA amateur-built or vintage aircraft. For factory-built microlights and factory-built gyroplanes, where LAA is not the approving authority but only renews the CAA’s Permits to Fly, owners need to refer to the TADS for the types for details of the approved fuel types, and monitor the service bulletins from the approved manufacturers for news of any updates. Where we need to be particularly careful in reading-across from (hopefully) a trouble-free transition to E10 in automotive use is the big difference between our petrol cars and the way our aircraft engines are configured. Our cars generally have submerged fuel pumps in their petrol tanks and a sealed fuel system. In our aircraft we have an open-vented tank and usually a fuel pump several feet away, often mounted in a hot area of the engine bay near to the engine exhaust, dragging the fuel through a fairly convoluted pipework system, a filter and fuel selector – all features encouraging a vapour lock - and then to make matters worse we want to climb up to altitude and operate in reduced atmospheric pressure. Modern petrol cars have a fuel injection systems rather than carburettors, a circulating fuel system designed to purge any vapour forming in the fuel line, and an ECU that monitors the engine’s parameters constantly and adjusts the fuel mixture strength and ignition timing to prevent damage to the engine – and if all else fails and the engine should ‘pink’, we can hear it from the driver’s seat and drop a gear to lighten the load. Because of the much higher background noise level in our aircraft, detonation cannot be heard and the pilot’s first indication of a problem may be when the first piston crown disintegrates, or a valve head departs its stem. In conclusion - E10 is presently not approved for use in any LAA aircraft. ‘Hoping for the best’ and using E10 fuel in your aircraft regardless could risk ruining the fuel system components, fibreglass tanks falling to bits, engine failure through contamination of the fuel or ruptured fuel pump diaphragms etc, or more serious engine damage. For most of our engines, UL91 Avgas is the best choice, but 97 octane E5 Super Unleaded remains an alternative to the now-obsolete E5 spec Mogas.
- Night IFR | Light Aircraft Assoc
Night IFR PROCESS SUMMARY LIST OF TYPES PERMIT IFR FEES NIGHT IFR INSPECTORS FAQs NIGHT IFR PILOTS ACCEPTED INSTRUMENTS POH LITE TEMPLATE (powerpoint file)
- Camping and Accmmodation | Light Aircraft Assoc
Camping and Accommodation Camping passes, which cover the duration of your stay, are 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.
- Home | Light Aircraft Association
WELCOME TO THE LIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION 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
- Light Aviation Magazine 2023 | Light Aircraft Assoc
Light Aviation Magazine 2023 Click on the links below to open each issue of Light Aviation Magazine from 2023 January 2023 April 2023 July 2023 October 2023 February 2023 May 2023 August 2023 November 2023 March 2023 June 2023 September 2023 December 2023
- Copy of draft-AGM-notice | Light Aircraft Assoc
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]
- General Information | Light Aircraft Assoc
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.
- Building Aircraft | Light Aircraft Assoc
We provide a system whereby members can build an aircraft in the comfort of their own home (or wherever they choose) from either a set of plans or from a kit of parts. Every year around 100 newly-constructed aircraft are added to the LAA fleet, with members generally taking around 1 to 4 years to complete their kit projects. A whole range of aircraft is available to build, from single-seaters to four-seaters, aerobatic to amphibian, and WWI replica triplanes to gyroplanes. The LAA is tasked with ensuring that the designs members build meet minimum airworthiness requirements, appropriate to the type. Proposals for accepting other designs of aircraft can be put to the LAA, and a number of such types are accepted each year following a review of their airworthiness, amongst other things. This requires a member to champion the type through the process, arranging for the necessary technical information to be passed to the Engineering department and to build and test the first example. Similarly, it is possible for a member to build an aircraft of their own design. LAA provides support for this (see the Designing aircraft section), but due to limited resources only the most promising/developed designs can be advanced through the system. Building Aircraft One of the founding principles of the LAA is to provide for members wishing to build their own aircraft, either for their own education or to enable them to own an affordable aircraft. Of course, whichever type you choose it is usually possible to customise it to your liking using the LAA’s modification system. So if it’s an elaborate avionics suite that takes your fancy or an automotive engine conversion, there’s a route to investigating whether it’s possible. If you like the idea of building, but feel you lack the skills, then there are courses on various aspects of aircraft building to help bring you up to speed. Your Inspector is also a fantastic mine of information and generally will be your first port of call for technical information. Of course, the LAA also has a pool of full-time engineers who can be contacted for advice. For further information, click the button below for Technical Leaflets covering the Build Process Click here for more information
- Find a Coach | Light Aircraft Assoc
Find a Coach All Coaches are CAA qualified Instructors and CAA 'R' Examiners. They are all highly experienced and generally able to do licence revalidations, differences training, refresher courses and any specialised training. This would be dependent on their own experience of any aircraft type on which training was requested, so please check with the Coach nearest to your location as to their availability to carry out your request. The map below can be increased in size and moved, as required. The icons represent the postal location of the Coach. Clicking on any icon will display a photo, a contact number, a preferred location or home airfield, and a short profile of the Coach you will be looking at. Most Coaches are happy to travel reasonable distances to accommodate your needs.