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NOTAM Q-Code change: Hang gliding and Paragliding

The Q-Code for Hang gliding/Paragliding activities is “WP” (parachute jumping exercise (PJE), paragliding and hang gliding). If a NOTAM relates to paragliding/hang gliding the use of “WP” can be misleading if taken to indicate a PJE instead of paragliding/hang gliding. The flight characteristics and risks associated with paragliding/hang gliding are closer to glider flying than…

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2022

This Skywise is to advise that The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2022 was published in draft on the 24 January 2022.  It is expected to come into force on 13 April 2022. The primary purpose of the Amending Order is to update references to the Basic Regulation, as retained (and amended in UK domestic law)…

CAP 1926- The use of RNAV Substitution

The CAA has published CAP 1926 containing general requirements and guidance material for the use of RNAV Substitution on UK routes and procedures. The CAP acknowledges the use of FMS Coded Overlays as an operating technique in lieu of primary reference to conventional ground-based navigation aids and as such, permits use of the technique on…

CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 141

CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 141 focuses on fatigue and tiredness resulting from maximised duty times as companies ramp up operations now that international COVID restrictions have been relaxed.  There are also reports describing normalised deviance in the engineering and flight crew environments where people have routinely cut corners in an attempt to meet the…

Notification of Jamming Trial – MOD West Freugh, 10 January – 4 February 2022

Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies, impacting RPAS and electronic situational awareness devices will affect areas around Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. Jammers will be located within 3 miles of 545021N 0045550W. Activity expected 0830-1600 daily. GNSS (L1 & L2):70m AMSL and below – Up to 22NM (Radius)5000ft AMSL and below –…

CHIRP Cabin Crew FEEDBACK Edition 75

Edition 75 focuses on safety management systems and fatigue. Under ‘just safety culture’ you should feel confident to highlight safety concerns/issues without fear of negative consequences. Because its experience and perception are so subjective, there is no universally accepted definition of tiredness/fatigue. Sw2022/001 The post CHIRP Cabin Crew FEEDBACK Edition 75 appeared first on SkyWise.…

Maintenance Standards Posters

The CAA has published CAP2283, which contains a number of posters representing various sectors of industry, emphasising the responsibly of Certifying Staff when issuing a Certificate of Release to Service. Organisations may wish to use these to during their initial and continuation training and/or display within their organisations. The post Maintenance Standards Posters appeared first…

Change of Part 66 Aircraft Type Listing

This SkyWise is to highlight a recent change to the Part 66 Aircraft Type rating listing on the CAA website. The listing has now been replaced with SRG1782 with associated hyperlinks within the CAA website now updated to this document. This should now be considered the master listing for all UK Part 66 Aircraft Types.…

Refreshed CAA Human Factors Action Plan

Revised Human Factors Action Plan for 2022-2024 now published in line with our Human factors strategy. Download Human Factors: CAA Action Plan 2022-2021 The post Refreshed CAA Human Factors Action Plan appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Refreshed CAA Human Factors Action Plan on CAA Skywise

Statutory charges FY22/23: Consultation

Our Statutory charges FY22/23 consultation has now been published and explains our proposals for revisions to the existing CAA Charges Schemes, due to take effect from 1 April 2022. We look forward to receiving feedback on these proposals, in particular from those we regulate. We welcome comments on all aspects of the proposals, including the…

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