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!

Large Model Association

6 days ago

Large Model Association
COVER PHOTO COMPETITION! We haven’t had a new page cover since September 2022! 😱 So it’s time for a change 🤪Submit a photo in the comments for consideration. It must be in landscape format and a good fit for the page’s cover photo area.Do you have a Dave Parry masterpiece photo of your favourite model? Did someone in the crowd catch one of your models in action at one of our shows? Or perhaps you are a budding aviation photographer yourself! We want to see all of them in the comments below 👇🏻👇🏻 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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SHOW EXHIBITORS WANTED ‼️The response to trade applications for our 2026 shows so far has been fantastic, with more coming in each day. As preparations continue, we are now looking for Ground Exhibitors to add to our Elvington Model Airshow! 🙌🏻Whilst we already have a well established show that has been running for years, we are looking to improve this further with more things going on at the show, in particular we would like some exhibitors such as Military groups/ vehicles, steam engines, model cars/ tanks/ boats/ trains, classic cars/ bikes/ tractors and so on… if you have something of interest that you would like to display at our show, please send an email to: trade@largemodelassociation.com for consideration.In particular we are looking for exhibitors at our Elvington show, as we have a lot more free space at this venue, but if you may be interested in our other 2 shows (Sleap or Much Marcle), please let us know and we will see what we can do, depending on the interest and space available.1. Elvington AirshowDate - 8th & 9th August 2026Location - Elvington Airfield, York, YO41 4AU2. Sleap AirshowDate - 4th & 5th July 2026Location - Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE3. Much Marcle AirshowDate - 5th & 6th September 2026Location - Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LXPlease send all enquiries, questions or interest to our trade manager for consideration - trade@largemodelassociation.com#LMA #LargeModelAssociation #modelshow #airshow #hobby #aviation #exhibitors #show #events ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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🚨CALLING ALL PILOTS!! 🚨For the show pilots out there, our x3 2026 airshows are now available to book online! ✈️Visit www.largemodelassociation.com, go to the members login page, enter user/ pass, once in the members area, head over to the Events page where you can view upcoming bookable events. Click “book”, enter your details and the models you would intend on bringing with you. Don’t worry, if you decide to change your mind on which model to bring nearer the time, you can go to the “my events” page and edit your booking, to change which model your taking. Although please try not to do this less than 2 weeks before the show starts as it can interrupt show slot planning.If you are a new LMA member and would like to fly at our shows, you will first need to pass the LMA proficiency test, to demonstrate you can operate safely in show environments, both on the ground and in the air. Please contact the LMA to arrange this. We can’t wait to see what models book in. Announcements of who & what will be attending each show, will be advertised on social media in the run up to a show. So make sure you are following our page to get the most up to date action & announcements 🙌🏻#LMA #LargeModelAssociation #aviation #hobby #LMAMember #modelshow #airshow #rcplane #rcmodel ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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2026 Shows will be open for Pilot bookings on the members area of the website very soon… 😬Who is excited to get the shows underway!? Are you joining us for the first time in 2026? Or are you an LMA show regular? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏻#LMA #largemodelassociation #modelshow #aviation #hobby #LMAMember ... See MoreSee Less

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