Large Model Association
Large Model Association

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

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

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

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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?

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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 is at Shropshire Aero Club.

22 hours ago

Large Model Association
SHOW SPOTLIGHT! 🔦Sleap! Did you know that our Sleap show is only 40mins/ 31miles down the road from our previous show location of Cosford? Located just north of Shrewsbury.After we unfortunately lost our popular Cosford show site a few years ago (which was out of our hands despite trying, as the RAF have stopped all events at Cosford other than their own airshow), we have since moved to the new location at Sleap airfield/ Shropshire Aero Club! ✈️This is a popular and active airfield in the full-size world, with crossing tarmac runways, its own on-site museum, a cafe and has many amazing aircraft based there. Returning for our 4th year, each year we have been looking to improve the show, working alongside the venue (who are supportive of our show).Different to our other shows, we have a 90min lunch break for our RC pilots in the middle of the day, consisting of a 30min full-size air display & 60mins of general airfield movements.Of course we have our usual wide variety of large models in attendance, which when operating from a cross runway allows us an unusual and extended radius to fly in, along with the ability to alter takeoff/ landing areas to suit the weather conditions. There are many new models and pilots joining us for our 2026 shows, so we really can’t wait to show them off! ✈️We already have some amazing British traders booked in supporting the show, both RC trade & other arts/ crafts type stalls. 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.We also have RC tanks operating, static display of live steam models and more to come, so keep your eyes peeled to our social media pages for any updates!🏕️ Camping is available on site, with evening entertainment from musicians, food/ bar facilities open until late and some night flying fun!🎟️ More details about the show along with the link to purchase advance tickets is available on our webite now! So follow the link below to book:www.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/📅 4th & 5th July 2026📍 Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE#LMA #LargeModelAssociation #LMASleap #airshow ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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Inwood Models returns with us for all x4 of our shows this year! 🙌🏻 ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

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Pilot bookings are coming in for all x3 of our airshows with so many amazing models of all forms… as we run up to the shows we will be sharing posts about some of the aircraft you can expect to see 🙌🏻Let’s kick things off with something totally different and unique! Believe it or not.. this is an actual SCALE aircraft! Luke Oliver will be attending both our Sleap and Elvington shows with his Yak110! One of only two kits produced in the world by Pilot RC, based on the crazy full-size version of combining x2 Yak 55’s with a custom centre wing section. Powered by two GP76cc flat twin petrol engines AND a Jet Italia 140 Turbine engine 😱The model has a wingspan of 4.5m! Weighing in at 38kg when fully fueled with Kero, Petrol and smoke.There is no shortage of servos with x4 on the elevators, x4 on rudders, x4 on ailerons as well as x2 throttles. Power management through a powerbox Royale (with no gyro) and guided along by Spektrum radio.Luke has been flying since he was 2! Now aged 24, he has been flying competitively/ displaying at shows for the last 10 years as part of team Az Aerosports. We can’t wait to see this 😁🎟️ Don’t forget, purchase your tickets online now to save on gate prices! Alternatively tickets can be purchased via cashless transaction on arrival.www.largemodelassociation.com/events/Please note - all exhibits are subject to servicability at the time of the show.#LMA #largemodelassociation #rcplane #rcjet #hobby #rc #modelaircraft #rcmodel #aviation #LMASleap #LMAElvington #yak110 #airshow #rcairshow #scalemodel ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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This is what it’s all about! 🥹Does the enthusiasm for this hobby ever end for Steve Kilbon? We think not! We saw this post and had to share it.Steve & Stuart Cranage took his large Vulcan to the Lincoln air cadets to give them a talk all about it and even ran the engines up for them. They also took a spare turbine to look at, the full-size xm607’s flight manual and all associated paperwork to fly an LMA aircraft, so they could see what’s involved.The cadets absolutely loved it. There were lots of interest and questions from the group. Steve is now hoping to arrange a visit to a flying day for them, so they can see a variety of models in action in the air.Thanks to Stuart Cranage for providing the photos.Do you have a local cadet group or other similar club (e.g. scouts, youth club etc)? Why not make contact with them and see if you could head along one evening to provide a talk or demo of your models, whatever they may be. I am sure the organisers will welcome you with open arms! It all help’s to give our great hobby some amazing awareness to the upcoming generations… who knows, they may even show an interest in wanting to join your local flying club 🙌🏻 ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is at Shropshire Aero Club.

2 weeks ago

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SLEAP LARGE MODEL AIRSHOW!📅 4th & 5th July 2026📍 Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE🎟️ Online advance tickets: £15.30 for an adult day ticket, £32.40 for an adult weekend camping ticket, Children under 16 go FREE!Not only is this a fantastic airshow to experience, but also a general family fun weekend, with so much to see and do for all ages! 🙌🏻There will be some full-size aircraft displays, a range of local arts/ crafts/ other stalls, RC Model traders, a variety of food/ drink vendors, Large RC tanks operating, a display of live steam models and more announcements still to come! 😱We already have lots of amazing models booked in to attend, such as the current worlds largest flying Vulcan bomber, the award winning reds duo and many more!🏕️ Want to make a weekend out of it? There is affordable onsite camping available (Children under 16 go FREE), with evening entertainment including a bar, live music, food caterers and some informal night flying from the RC Pilots. Toilets, Elsan and drinking water available.🎟️ Book your tickets online in advance to save money on gate prices!www.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/Alternatively, you can also purchase tickets on arrival via cashless transaction.2026 is lining up to be a great show and we can’t wait to see you all there! 🙌🏻✈️#LMA #largemodelassociation #airshow #show #rc #shropshireaeroclub #shrewsbury #shropshire #LMASleap #modelaircraft #rcjet #scalemodel #rcmodel #hobby #rcplane #aviation ... See MoreSee Less

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