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Infringement update: Index and summary

Over the last twelve months Local Airspace Infringement Teams and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) have produced 25 narratives to help pilots avoid infringing airspace at known hot-spots around the UK. This final update sets out a simple ‘index’ of the narratives and a summary of the key points that may help pilots avoid infringing…

Updated:UK approach to recreational general aviation safety: An independent review

This independent review was commissioned and funded by the Department for Transport (DfT)following a commitment to do so in the “Aviation 2050: The Future of Aviation” green paper which set out for public consultation a number of policy options to improve aviation safety. This update includes Ministerial endorsement and post consultation comments by the CAA.…

Extended vacancy notices at EASA: Flight Crew Training Oversight Expert (Rotary Wing) – Part-time post

The closing date for the the following vacancy notice for a Temporary Agent position published on the EASA website has been extended: Reference: EASA/AD/2020/005 Title / Grade: Flight Crew Training Oversight Expert (Rotary Wing) – Part-time post (50% – AD 6) Organisational Directorate: Flight Standards Directorate New Closing Date: 02/11/2020 at 23:55 Article Originally Posted Extended vacancy…

UAS Master Glossary and Abbreviations

Our UAS Unit has now published ‘CAP 722D – UAS Operations in UK Airspace – Master Glossary and Abbreviations’ to support the complete CAP 722 series of documents for Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in the United Kingdom. The post UAS Master Glossary and Abbreviations appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted UAS Master Glossary and…

Jamming trial ended early: Luce Bay

Jamming activity impacting electronic situational awareness devices, UAS command systems and GNSS receivers in and around Luce Bay has ended early. The activity was originally planned to run until 4 December 2020. The post Jamming trial ended early: Luce Bay appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Jamming trial ended early: Luce Bay on CAA…

Runway maintenance – equipment control

A recent incident at a UK aerodrome led to maintenance equipment being left on the runway. This incident is currently subject to AAIB investigation. It has become apparent that a lack of tool control, and security of equipment carried on aerodrome vehicles were contributory factors. Aerodrome operators should ensure that: procedures for both routine maintenance…

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