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New infringement occurrence: Stansted CTA-2

The Airspace & Safety Initiative‘s latest occurrence narrative looks at an infringement of Stansted Control Area 2 with a comprehensive pilot report, causal factors and analysis. Read Infringement of the Class D Stansted Control Area 2 (CTA-2) The post New infringement occurrence: Stansted CTA-2 appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted New infringement occurrence: Stansted…

Airspace Infringements: review and actions update

Airspace Infringements: review and actions (CAP1404) has been amended to highlight the CAA’s audit and safety assurance functions of the Infringement Co-ordination Group (ICG), and introduces the option for those provisionally suspended by the CAP1404 process to request a review of that decision. These changes take effect from publication of this amendment to CAP1404 on…

GA Safety Promotions round up – July

Astral Aviation Consulting Ltd. are a UK based consultancy contracted by the CAA to provide a bespoke, targeted safety campaign for the General Aviation community. Check out their latest safety advice: Webinar: Loss of Control presented by Kanchana Gamage, founder of the Aviatrix Project. Landings Data on Loss of Control In flight accidents, both fatal…

Using a VFR Moving Map?

Summer is with us and we’ve had reports of tablets and mobiles overheating in the cockpit and shutting down leading to a rise in Airspace Infringements. We recommend that you have a back-up plan in place that works for you in case you lose your VFR Moving Map in flight. A second electronic device may succumb…

Farnborough hot-spot update and avoidance webinar

The Airspace & Safety Initiative has updated the Farnborough hot-spot narrative: Read: Preventing airspace infringements in the vicinity of Farnborough Controlled Airspace Infringement avoidance Monday 19 July (1900 – 2030 hours) Places available for GASCo’s July webinar on how to avoid an airspace infringement. Register online: Airspace Infringement Avoidance Webinars (gasco.org.uk) The post Farnborough hot-spot update and avoidance…

Flying with Active Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The hazards associated with carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in general aviation (GA) are well understood and  we encourage you to read our recently published Clued Up article on the benefits of active carbon monoxide detectors. Active CO detectors that provide audible, visible and/or vibration warnings when pre-determined CO levels are exceeded are an important protection…

New infringement narrative: Newcastle CTA

The latest infringement occurrence narrative from the Airspace & Safety Initiative looks at an infringement of the Newcastle Control Area (CTA). It includes air traffic control and pilot perspectives, causal and human factors and threat and error management analysis – as well as links to pre-flight planning resources. Read Infringement of the Class D Newcastle…

Clued Up Update: GPS Approaches

GPS (or Required Navigation Performance) approaches in the UK change today (25 June) as the UK is leaving membership of the European EGNOS and Galileo programmes. Please view our Clued Up: GPS Approaches article that explains the changes and implications. SW2021/142 The post Clued Up Update: GPS Approaches appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted…

Pre-flight planning – What happens when it all goes wrong?

Added guidance from the Airspace Infringement Working Group covers more aspects of successful pre-flight preparation and planning: Contingency planning, UK FIS and incorporating Frequency Monitoring Codes. Read Pre-flight planning – Airspace Safety The post Pre-flight planning – What happens when it all goes wrong? appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Pre-flight planning – What…

Infringement hot-spot: RAF Halton ATZ

The Luton Local Airspace Infringement Team and RAF Halton and have written a new hot-spot narrative to help prevent infringements of the RAF Halton ATZ. Read more: airspacesafety.com/hot-spot-narratives/ The Flight Hub Join Rachael Caston (head of the Airprox board) and GA pilots Matt Lane and Ellie Carter for an online panel discussion on Wednesday 16…

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