Certified Sailplane & Motorglider Maintenance & ARC Inspections
Professional, thorough annual inspections, ARC renewal sign-offs, mechanical engineering, fault investigation, and hard-wax detailing for sailplanes and touring motorgliders across East Anglia.
Engineering Disciplines & Inspection Scope
Combining meticulous attention to detail with practical soaring knowledge.
Two-Seat Glider Annuals & ARCs
Comprehensive annual airworthiness review inspections for club two-seaters (ASK 21, Duo Discus, DG-1000, K13) and private syndicate aircraft. Control deflection, rigging, and airworthiness directives.
Standard & 18m Sailplanes
Full annual inspections for single-seat sailplanes and turbo sustainers (+£100). Flap and aileron linkage checks, airbrake box inspections, water ballast systems, and weight & balance checks.
Wheels, Brakes & Release Hooks
Specialist mechanical servicing including main wheel disassembly, brake shoe/lining replacement, hydraulic master cylinder bleeding, tyre changes, and nose/belly release hook servicing.
Touring Motorglider (TMG) Inspections
Annual inspection and mechanical servicing for touring motorgliders (Grob 109, Scheibe Falke, Dimona). Propeller, engine installation, throttle/choke controls, and dual flight systems.
AHA Glider Service Price List
Clear, fixed pricing for Annuals/ARCs and aircraft detailing. All prices exclude VAT (No VAT charged).
Single Seat Glider
Standard class, 15m & 18m sailplanes
- Full Annual & ARC airworthiness inspection
- Flight control clearances, cables & pushrods
- Airbrakes, water ballast & cockpit harnesses
- Undercarriage retraction & brake check
- AD/SB & technical record verification
2-Seat Glider
Club trainers & high-performance dual sailplanes
- Complete front & rear cockpit inspection
- Dual flight control rigging & deflection audit
- Main gear, tailwheel & brake disassembly check
- Winch & aerotow release hook inspection
- Full logbook audit & ARC sign-off recommendation
Annex II Gliders
Vintage, classic, and non-EASA types (e.g. K13, Skylark, Ka-6)
- Tailored inspection for classic/Annex II airframes
- Cable tensions, turnbuckles & fairleads
- Fabric condition check & friction tests
- Skid, wheel brake & release hook servicing
- BGA Annex II compliance & paperwork
Mechanical Labour & Call-Out Rates
Transparent rates for fault investigation, maintenance, and call-outs.
| Service Description | Scope & Conditions | Rate (No VAT) |
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Mechanical Engineering & Fault Rectification All aspects of mechanical engineering, fault investigation & component replacement |
Carried out after customer agreement & updated MWO signed | £40 / hr |
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Airfield Call-Out Service Attending your airfield or club workshop for urgent defect investigation or servicing |
Charged at standard labour rate of £40/hr (2-hour minimum call-out charge = £80) | £40 / hr (£80 min charge) |
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Single-Seat Hard Wax + Soft Polish Full gelcoat deep clean, hard wax protective seal & high-gloss soft buff |
Single seat up to 18m | £280 |
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Two-Seat Hard Wax + Soft Wax Polish Complete fuselage, wing & canopy clean, protective hard wax & soft wax polish |
Two-seat club or private glider | £300 |
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Turbo Sustainer Annual Surcharge Engine pylons, retraction mechanisms, fuel lines & electrical harness |
Added to standard Single/2-Seat Annual | +£100 |
📋 Key Terms & Practical Information
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Fees: All prices are strictly No VAT (no VAT added to your invoice).
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BGA Fees: Quoted fees do not include British Gliding Association (BGA) fees; this is to be paid directly by the owner or representative.
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Payment Terms: Fees are to be settled before aircraft collection.
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MWO Requirement: Any fault rectification beyond standard inspection is agreed with the owner and commenced following a signed, updated Maintenance Work Order (MWO).
Where We Work: Norfolk, Suffolk & Beyond
Flexible operational arrangements across East Anglian gliding clubs.
📍 Tibenham Airfield (Norfolk)
Andy is on-site at Tibenham Airfield (home of Norfolk Gliding Club) for 2 weeks every month. Ideal for Norfolk-based gliders, syndicates, and club aircraft seeking booked Annual/ARC inspections and scheduled mechanical works.
📍 Suffolk Workshop or Your Club
During the remainder of each month, Andy works from his home club workshop in Suffolk, or is delighted to travel to your club workshop across East Anglia (e.g. Wattisham, Rattlesden, Wormingford, Crowfield) to carry out maintenance on site.
Club committees and syndicate managers: please contact Andy well in advance of your desired ARC renewal month to secure dates.
Request a Maintenance Booking / ARC
Fill in your aircraft and inspection requirements below. Andy will review his schedule across Tibenham and Suffolk and get back to you promptly to confirm dates.