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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1 week ago

Large Model Association
LMA MEMBER DISCOUNT! 🎟️If you are an existing LMA member, you should have received an email from our Secretary this weekend, containing your 2026 show discount code!This is a special code that applies further discount ontop of the current ticket price, from early-bird prices through to the on-the-gate price. E.g. when purchasing this month, whilst tickets are at their lowest price with 20% off, you would get even further discount!The discount applies to both day tickets & full weekend camping tickets.To make use of it, simply go to our events page on the website, select the event you want to attend, click buy tickets, then when purchasing your ticket, click the button “use ticket access code” and enter your LMA discount code, which will unlock the new discounted price tickets.✈️ If you are looking at attending more than 1 show, the discount can be applied to all shows and you can add multiple into your basket, to purchase altogether in one transaction.Didn’t get the email? Make sure you have renewed your LMA membership and check your junk folder in case it has fallen into there. Alternatively, you can login to your members account online and head over to the community documents tab, where it is also shown there.Please don’t share the code with others as this if for current LMA members only… and we do check! 🧐Not an LMA member? You can join the LMA at any time to make use of the discount alongside our other member benefits 🙌🏻Visit our website events page to book your tickets now! www.largemodelassociation.com/events/#LMA #largemodelassociation #discount #memberdiscount #show #airshow #rcplane #scalemodel #aviation #hobby ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is at Shropshire Aero Club.

1 week ago

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Good morning, happy Saturday! What are your plans on a dark, rainy day? Are you building a new project in the workshop? Putting some practice in on a simulator? Or perhaps your logging in online and booking your discounted LMA show tickets? 😉‼️Don’t forget we have a 20% off all tickets (day & camping) as a special early-bird discount for Feb only‼️www.largemodelassociation.com/events/For now, lets look back at a slot from our Sleap show in 2025… Neil Hyde with his stunning 1/3.5 scale Tomahawk XL L-39! #LMA #airshow #hobby #aviation #largemodelassociation #rc #LMASleap ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is at Much Marcle Garage.

2 weeks ago

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SHOW SPOTLIGHT! 🔦Much Marcle Airshow! Located in the quiet idyllic countryside village of Much Marcle, on the A449 road between Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye.. this show is one of our LMA pilot’s favourites with a fantastic picturesque backdrop and is always a popular fixture in the LMA schedule.This show has been running for over 20 years now 😱 Always taking place on the first weekend in September.The same field is also used for a very popular steam engine show.Of course we have our usual wide variety of large models in attendance, with many pilots already booking in to attend with us again in 2026. There are many new models and pilots joining us for our 2026 shows, along with old classics being refurbished back into action, so we really can’t wait to show them all off! ✈️We already have a number of our amazing British traders registered to trade after the success of our 2025 event, so if you are a trader wanting to attend Much Marcle in 2026, make sure you drop our trade manager an email to register your interest & secure your space now (trade@largemodelassociation.com)!We will also be looking to hold another one of our popular car-boot style swapmeets for the public to buy & sell any used items.🏕️ Camping is available on site, with food/ drink facilities open until late and some night flying fun to watch!If you have never been to Much Marcle, we think 2026 is the year to give it a go! So if you haven’t already, get the weekend booked into your calendar!🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, with a special 20% off early bird discount for this month only! So head over to our website to see all the details about the show and book your tickets. As always, keep your eyes peeled to our social media pages for any updates as we run up to the show later this year!www.largemodelassociation.com/events/much-marcle-5th-6th-september-2026/📅 5th & 6th September 2026📍 Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LX ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association updated their cover photo.

2 weeks ago

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New page cover photo winner is Kenton Rose, capturing a head on shot of Keith Mitchell’s popular Lockheed Super Constellation 🎉Thanks to everyone who commented to submit a picture, so many great photos to choose from, with such a wide range of models too! ... See MoreSee Less

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