Established in 1990, the Light Aircraft Association of the Czech Republic (LAA ČR) is an association of pilots, builders, designers, manufacturers and operators of light aircraft with MTOM up to 450 kg including ELSA aircraft with MTOM up to 600 kg. LAA ČR is the Competent Authority for Certification, Licensing and Operation of microlights in the Czech Republic. This covers paragliding, powered paragliding, hang gliding, gyroplanes, helicopters, weight shift, UL gliders, aerodynamically controlled microlight and 600kg amateur build ELSA. By appointment of the Czech Government, the LAA ČR administrates the operation of Ultralight Aircraft, conducts type certification, issues and registers Pilot Licenses and Type Certificates, and trains and appoints Operations and Technical Inspectors, issues manufacturing licenses. LAA ČR has 6 400 members and registers 7 900 aircraft and 10 000 pilots. The LAA’s mission is to create and maintain good conditions for the operation of Microlight Aircraft for sports and recreation including the manufacturing. The LAA ČR has extensive experience organizing aviation sports events and fly-ins, as well as international championships. It continuously supports local flying competitions as well as the efforts of the Czech national microlight, hang-gliding and paragliding teams. It also represents the interests of recreational aviation in the country. Together with other General Aviation organizations, the LAA ČR works to improve the safety record of sport and recreational flying through the publication of informative and educational materials for the sport and leisure pilot. It publishes technical articles and papers aimed to educate pilots and produces instructional and methodical videos for respective segments of leisure aviation. LAA ČR participates in A-Z solution for Chinese GA Project.