Large Model Association
Large Model Association

We’d love you to join us, big or small!

No matter what size or type of model aircraft or drone you fly, the LMA is for you.

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Help, Guide & Represent

We keep you flying safely with practical help, guidance through the legal minefield and representation with the Government and Regulators.

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Come and See What We Do!

We run model aircraft shows and events all over the UK, come along to be amazed and entertained.

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Member Benefits

LMA membership includes FREE fly-ins, discounted show entry & much more!

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LMA Show Discount

As a benefit of membership, you get discount on the cost of entry at all our events, including discounted weekend camping. This year, why not consider staying with us for the weekend?

You’re Never Too
Old or Young

You’re never too old or young to be a part of the LMA; we have pilots from 9 to 90 flying at our shows. So, do you think you’ve got what it takes? Why not join us and find out.

 

 

 

Sleap Airshow – 4th-5th July 2026

Our first public airshow of the year kicks off in style at Shropshire Aero Club, Sleap! Read on below to find out more… Read Article

Elvington Airshow – 8th-9th August 2026

The LARGEST show in the North! Our most popular airshow returns to Elvington. Read on below to find out more…   Early-bird discounted Read Article

Much Marcle Airshow – 5th-6th September 2026

One of the pilot’s favourites shows is BACK! Read on below to find out more…   Early-bird discounted tickets are now available to Read Article

15th January, 2026

Trade Bookings Now Open for 2026!

We are now taking trade bookings for our 2026 shows. If you are interested in trading/ exhibiting anything (e.g. military vehicles, classic cars, Read Article

12th December, 2025

2026 Membership Now Open!

LMA membership is now open for both new applications and renewals. Click here to visit the membership page, where you can join if Read Article

12th December, 2025

LMA Shows for 2026!

Our current show dates for 2026 have been announced! We are still looking into the possibility of others, which will be announced and Read Article

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Large Model Association

Large Model Association

The Large Model Association (LMA) is based in the UK. Its members are interested in the designing, building and flying of large model aircraft. We also put on a series of public model airshows & member events which you can find out about on our website!

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SHOW TRADE! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŽWe have had a great start to the year with over 50 different traders booking in to trade with us across all of our shows! Check out the list for each show in the picture! ๐Ÿ˜ฑThe trade list is constantly changing with more being added each week and some potentially having to drop out, so please do not take this list as final ๐Ÿ˜We know the trade is a key attraction for many of you, so we wanted to get this out to show the current status & hard work going on behind the scenes as we run up to the show dates ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸปTraders.. if your reading this and intending to join any of our shows, please contact our trade manager (if you havenโ€™t already) to register your interest, ensure your included in the ground planning and make the necessary booking in arrangements - trade@largemodelassociation.comIf your looking for your next model purchase or need to stock up on various modelling items, you donโ€™t have long to wait! Choose your preferred show from the link below & book your tickets online to take advantage of savings on the gate prices! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿปwww.largemodelassociation.com/events/๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets will change to full price online around 1 week before the show date and will also be available to buy at the show entrance on the day, via cashless transaction.#largemodelassociation #lma #airshow #trade #tradeshow #familyfun #hobby #modelplane #tradefair #rcmodel #rcairshow ... See MoreSee Less

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LMA Member Fly-inโ€™s! Over the next couple of weeks there are 3 different FREE member fly-ins! ๐Ÿ˜ฑโœˆ๏ธFirst up is a 2 day event at BMFA buckminster this coming weekend on Sat 16th & Sun 17th May. NOTE - Apologies, but no sports jets allowed for this event, scale jets and other non-turbine models only. Camping onsite is available but this is not free and arranged via the BMFA centre. We then have our regular monthly single day slot at Elvington on Weds 20th May.And finally a bank holiday weekend event at the gorgeous Longhorsley site from 22nd to 25th May. Again camping is available but not free, arranged via the club, Northumbrian Model Aircraft Society. Please see the event info & email contact on our website.Details for all x3 events, other future events & the ability to book in to them is all on our website on the below link or in the members events area after logging in.www.largemodelassociation.com/events/lma-member-flyins-2026/Would you like to be part of the fun? Then why not join the LMA now and head along! Annual membership is just ยฃ25, providing access to fly-ins, discounted show tickets, the option to take part in our shows (after completion of our proficiency test) and more!If fly-ins are not your thing and you simply want to spectate the many awesome models within our membership, you donโ€™t have long to wait! Choose your preferred show from the link below & book your tickets online to take advantage of savings on the gate prices! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿปwww.largemodelassociation.com/events/#largemodelassociation #lma ... See MoreSee Less

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FREE TICKET GIVE-AWAY!! ๐Ÿ˜ฑWe are giving away x2 adult tickets to our SLEAP airshow, on 4/5th July. Children under 16 go FREE, so would be a great day out for all the family or for you to bring a friend along!You will see a fantastic model air display with a whole range of aircraft (including the current worlds largest flying vulcan & the reds duo), Full-size air display with some aircraft from Sleap Aero Club, RC Tanks, Various traders, Swapmeet, childrens play area, Food/drink stalls, Bar, Evening entertainment and more! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿšจ To get your hands on the tickets, you need to follow the below steps:1. Make sure you like/ follow our page2. Share/ re-post this post on your own profile3. Tag or name the person you would bring along in the comments of this postIf you find this post on another profile/ group/ page, ensure you click through to the original post to log your entry! The winner will be announced by a random name draw of all those that have completed the above steps, on Saturday 6th June (1 month before the show) via our social pages. ๐Ÿ˜www.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/#show #airshow #giveaway #FreeTickets #largemodelassociation ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is at Elvington Airfield.

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๐ŸšจAs part of our efforts to improve other offerings at our shows to appeal to our younger visitorsโ€ฆ (or even the young minds in older bodies ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‚)โ€ฆ we are very happy to share that Knockout Events will be providing a huge 50m x 40m inflatable assault course at our Elvington show (Yorkshire) in August! KO Events have over 40 years of experience travelling across the UK providing these impressive assault courses at a wide range of events!With the main course being for the bigger kids/ adults.. there will also be a kids corner with smaller inflatables for the younger kids.Donโ€™t miss this along with many other attractions with fun for all the family! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸปSo whoโ€™s going to take on the challenge!? ๐Ÿ˜‰๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Book your tickets in advance online now to save on the gate prices. Follow the link below.Fantastic value at ยฃ15.30 for an adult day ticket, ยฃ32.40 for an adult weekend camping ticket and Children under 16 go FREE (Day or Camping)โ€ผ๏ธwww.largemodelassociation.com/events/elvington-8th-9th-august-2026/#show #rcplane #assaultcourse #inflatables #airshow #familyfun ... See MoreSee Less

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