ELECTRICAL WIRING INTERCONNECTING SYSTEM - BASIC COURSE
Tutors: Nick Long
Dates: 12th Septembr 2023
Times: Arrival 9.30 am. Finish: 5.00pm - One day course
Cost: £140.00 - Non Member: £160.00
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
Telephone LAA on 01280 846 786 to check availability and/or book or e-mail.
LAA One day introductory course
When we started looking at the subject of electrical and electronic systems on amateur built aircraft we quickly realised that the electrical side alone, leaving out the advanced avionics, contained material for quite a few days of training. This course acts as an introduction to the subject. It will feature the minimum of electrical theory and will concentrate instead on the installation practices.
If you like, it is the sharp end of the business; it is the practical work; it is the part that every owner/builder will have to get to grips with sooner or later. The basic premise of the introductory course is that the owner/builder already has a circuit diagram to work from. He is not expected to do any design work, but he does need to source the materials and build a working, reliable and safe installation. What this course will try to do is:
* Introduce and explain the components of a wiring system
* Help you understand a circuit diagram
* Give practical experience in wiring techniques
* Give the knowledge to select and source cables and components
* Explain failure modes and reliability issues
* Help you conduct basic fault finding
* Warn about the ‘gotcha’ areas and the things to look out for
* What the course will not do is:
* Turn you into a design engineer
* Enable you to design an aircraft EWIS
* Enable you to fault find on an undocumented aircraft installation
* Solve interference issues
* Delve into avionics
AIRCRAFT CARPENTRY WORKSHOP COURSE
Tutor: Alan James
Dates: TBC
Times: Arrival 9.00 am Finish: 5.00 pm - One day course
Cost: £130 Non Member: £150
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
Telephone LAA on 01280 846 786 to check availability and/or book or e-mail.
Course details:
Alan James brings a host of carpentry skills to this course gained from building and maintaining wooden aircraft for more than 30 years. He is probably best known for his award winning Pietenpol Aircamper G-BUCO and more recently the Isaacs Spitfire G-ISAC. He’s also hand-carved more than 100 propellers for LAA and vintage aircraft over the years and is often seen demonstrating the art at the LAA Rally. His aircraft carpentry course covers everything the prospective builder needs to know. Subjects include quality and specification of approved timber, plywood, adhesives and how to use them, marking out, cutting, drilling, laminating, shaping, sanding, scarfing and finishing. As an LAA Inspector he can also guide you through the paperwork process for repairs and modifications. This is the perfect course for the would-be aircraft builder who may be nervous about cutting the first piece of spruce, or anyone contemplating repairing a classic wooden aircraft.
It is recommended that you bring your own protective glasses.
AIR to GROUND RADIO OPERATOR'S COURSE
(Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence)
Note: This Course is to enable a person to operate a Ground Radio Station running AGCS (Air-Ground-Communication-Service) and not be confused with the FRTOL (Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence which is required to operate the radio in an aircraft)
Tutor: Chris Thompson
Date: Run as required. Call for availability.
Times: Arrival 9.00 am for a 9.20 am start. Finish: 5.00pm (approx)
Cost: The cost of the course is £165 for LAA Members and £185.00 for Non-Members. (Please note an additional fee of £39 is payable to the CAA for the ROCC certificate).
Venue: Popham Airfield - directions and accommodation
Telephone LAA on 01280 846 786 to check availability.
Places are available on an air-to-ground radio operator’s course being offered at Popham Airfield, Coxford Down, Nr. Winchester, SO21 3BD. The course, hosted by experienced controller, CAA examiner and LAA member Chris Thompson, will provide both the theoretical and practical training required to sit the examinations for the CAA Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence (ROCC) qualification required by operators of ground-based radio equipment at flying sites and events where an air-to-ground radio service is provided.
The course is in two parts. Day One is made up of the core training and radio procedures practice on simulated ground-to-air communications, leading to practice for the written and practical examination. Day TWO will consist of the CAA written and practical examinations which will allow candidates to directly apply for the CAA ROCC Certificate.
Landing fees will be waivered for those attending the course and flying in.
Note 1 – The ROCC “Air Ground” Course assumes the student will have a basic understanding of airfield and light aircraft circuit procedures hence a "pilot" background is best (but is not an essential pre-requisite under CAA guidelines).
Note 2 - The ROCC "Air/Ground" course should not be confused with the ROCC-OCS (Offshore Communication Service) which is required If you want to operate Aeronautical Radio to talk to helicopters from a superyacht/ship or offshore installation. This is not part of the LAA mandate.
Please contact LAA HQ to book your place. The first day of the course will start at 09:30. The second (Exam Day) timings will be mutually decided amongst the candidates at the time.
The working in aluminium courses have proved immensely popular as so many of the popular kits today use this medium. Our tutors will guide you through the construction of a Van’s toolbox. The build process is specifically designed to teach you drilling, de-burring, dimpling and riveting by various methods, and by the end of the day you will have a useful ‘apprentice piece’ to take home with you.
The course syllabus will include: measuring and marking, cutting and drilling, deburring, fluting and straightening, countersinking and dimpling, and, the bit you’ve been waiting for, riveting; in fact, all you need to know to get you started on your aluminium aircraft project. These subjects will be covered by description, demonstration, and practice as you construct a Van’s toolbox kit. We will also discuss workshop practice and safety, the technical rationale behind many common build techniques, such as de-burring and priming, and provide guidance on further tools and techniques required.
Aluminium is a clean material and no special clothes are required, nor will be provided. Overalls, lab coats, etc. are not necessary, but by all means bring them if you wish. Some safety equipment is necessary, however. Please bring suitable eye protection (glasses, goggles), ear protection (muffs, plugs), and hand protection (gloves).
All the tools required to assemble the box will be provided by the LAA, but if you have your own air drill (PCL air connection) or pneumatic rivet gun then please feel free to bring them along (suitably identified).
ROTAX CARBURETTED 912/914 SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Tutor: Kevin Dilks
Dates: TBC
Time: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm - One day course
Cost: £140.00 - Non Member: £160
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
Telephone LAA Office on 01280 846 786 to check availability and book or e-mail.
Kevin Dilks of SAS, a well-respected and Rotax trained engineer, has many years of experience in the field and will be hosting this course at the LAA’s Training facility at Turweston. The course covers everything those who own/operate a carburetted Rotax 912 (UL, ULS and 914 turbocharged) engine need to know about getting the best out of these very popular engines and keeping them in tiptop condition.
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL COURSE
Tutors: Nick Long
Dates: TBC
Times: Arrival 9.30 am. Finish: 5.00pm - One day course
Cost: £140.00 - Non Member: £160.00
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
Telephone LAA on 01280 846 786 to check availability and/or book or e-mail.
When we started looking at the subject of electrical and electronic systems on amateur built aircraft we quickly realised that the electrical side alone, leaving out the advanced avionics, contained material for quite a few days of training. The first one day course featured the minimum of electrical theory and concentrated instead on the installation practices.
If you like, it was the sharp end of the business; it was the part that every owner/builder will have to get to grips with sooner or later. The basic premise of the introductory course was that the owner/builder already had a design and a circuit diagram to work from. The premise of today’s course is that it will help the owner/builder create that design and circuit diagram. What this course will try to do is: Introduce and explain the components of an aircraft electrical system
* Introduce DC and AC electrical theory
* Explain power generation and distribution in a light aircraft
* Discuss circuit protection devices and systems
* Explain failure modes and reliability issues
* Introduce interference and EMC issues
* Show correct grounding and screening techniques
* Help you plan an installation and create the necessary documentation
* Warn about the ‘gotcha’ areas and the things to look out for
What the course will not do is:
* Turn you overnight into an expert
* Enable you to fault find on an undocumented aircraft installation
* Delve inside avionics boxes
It will be useful, but not essential, for people to have previously attended the EWIS Introductory course. Note this new course necessarily has more classroom time and less hands on time than the EWIS course.
ORATEX FABRIC COVERING COURSE
Tutors: Paul Hendry-Smith
Dates: TBC
Times: Arrival 9.00am. Finish: 5.00pm - One day course
Cost: £125.00 - Non Member: £145.00
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
The Light Aircraft Company Ltd. (TLAC) is the UK agent for the revolutionary user-friendly Oratex fabric covering system and we are delighted that they now offer LAA members a course at Turweston.
Oratex is a pre coloured aircraft system which is water based and solvent free. It doesn’t need any sealer, any primer, any UV protection or paint. In fact, it needs no coatings at all! Just glue and shrink it and fly it! The lack chemicals also offers weight savings over traditional materials.
The course is presented by trained staff from TLAC and takes you through from airframe preparation to the finished job, enabling you to make a first class job of your own aircraft.
CARING FOR YOUR GIPSY MAJOR
Tutors: Dennis Neville
Dates: TBC
Times: Arrival 9.45 am. Finish: 5.00pm - One day course
Cost: £120.00 - Non Member: £140.00
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
Caring for your Gipsy Major course presented by acknowledged DH Gipsy engine aficionade, Dennis Neville. Dennis will explain the ins and outs of these vintage aircraft engines and sole those starting difficulties.
AIRCRAFT FABRIC COVERING COURSE
Tutors: Chris and Alex Allen
Dates: TBC
Times: Arrival 9.00 am. Finish: 5.00pm - One day course
Cost: £150.00 - Non Member: £170.00
Venue: Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, BA8 0TN
Our covering course is presented by Chris and Alex, father and son team who run Aircraft Coverings Ltd., the UK dealer for Consolidated Aircraft Coverings products. This is a hands-on course, not a lecture, so you will be working with the tools and materials, learning the requires skills and you will undoubtedly surprise yourself by how quickly you begin to pick up the requires skills.
COMPOSITE COURSE
Tutors: Rob Martin
Dates: TBC
Times: Arrival 9.30 am. Finish: 5.00pm - One day course
Cost: £160.00 - Non Member: £180.00
Venue: LAA HQ, Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD - directions
Accommodation: List of local accommodation can be found here.
This course is another which will involve plenty of hands-on practice as you learn the skills of working with epoxy resinand the correct use of a variety of woven cloths and mats. Also covered will be a selection of apprpriate 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.
