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Air traffic control admin 21/02/2022

Changes to RTF Practical test and Examiner qualification

Introduction of new Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) Practical Test format and FRTOL Examiner Qualification Procedures (CAP2117) has been published. This guidance is for existing Radiotelephony (RTF) Examiners, prospective FRTOL Examiners, FRTOL candidates, Approved Training Organisations (ATOs), Declared Training Organisations (DTOs) and Training Providers. Its content will be applicable from 14 March 2022. The post…

Autogyros admin 03/02/2022

Update of activities from GA Q4 2021

We made significant progress in Q4 of 2021 on several tactical projects, including: the Air Worthiness Skyway Code (to be published in 2022); the Carbon Monoxide Detectors (CODE) project, on which a quarterly update will be published by March; reviewing our approach to how we might enable greater delegation to the BGA; examining the possibilities…

Balloons admin 31/01/2022

Part-66L Engineer Licensing e-Exams – Coming Spring 2022

For new prospective engineers and existing ones looking to upgrade their privileges, we are currently in the final stages of developing and rolling out a series of digital e-examination modules to meet the requirements set out in Appendix VII of the regulation. For more information see the CAA website. SW2022/017 The post Part-66L Engineer Licensing…

Air traffic control admin 31/01/2022

Airspace Classification Review: Cotswold Region Report of our Draft Findings published for your views

We have now published a report containing our draft findings of our review into the Cotswold Region and which contains our Initial Plan of volumes of airspace to take forward to the amend phase of the airspace classification review process. We are asking you to comment on the report’s findings. The objective of this is…

Autogyros admin 21/01/2022

AAC workshop: Human Factors

Astral Aviation Consulting (AAC) is holding a free workshop on Human Factors, with guest Katy Lee on 26 January at 19:30 GMT. Register online: Workshop: Human Factors for General Aviation pilots AAC is a third-party supplier to the CAA, providing support on GA Safety promotion. The post AAC workshop: Human Factors appeared first on SkyWise.…

Aerodrome safety admin 06/01/2022

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 –…

Autogyros admin 15/12/2021

Radio Telephony (RT) Examiner privileges extension

All RT Examiners whose certificate is valid on 31 December 2021 (or are in receipt of an extension email) may consider these examiner privileges extended until 31 May 2022. This extension will facilitate the introduction of a new training and testing process for the Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence (FRTOL). The post Radio Telephony (RT)…

Autogyros admin 14/12/2021

New and updated Safety Sense Leaflet: Winter Flying

The latest new and updated Safety Sense Leaflet on Winter Flying has been launched. This form part of the popular General Aviation (GA) Safety Sense Leaflets series which the CAA is currently updating. For further hints and tips check out the CAAs webpage on Winter flying | UK Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) SW2021/321 The post New…

Aerodrome safety admin 10/12/2021

Event and Obstacle Notification

We have published new guidance on how to notify the CAA about events and obstacles in UK airspace. We have also introduced a new online form for submitting notifications. Persons responsible for existing or proposed obstacles of 100 metres or more above ground level are to ensure that they comply with the mandatory requirement (Article…

Air traffic control admin 10/12/2021

Two online events next week: Infringement avoidance and weather forecast decision making

Infringement avoidance webinar: Monday 13 December (7pm) “Fantastic presentation and some really useful points and tips!” Last chance this year to join GASCo’s airspace infringement avoidance webinar. Register online: Airspace Infringement Avoidance Weather forecast decision making workshop: Wednesday 15 December (7.30pm) “80% of respondents to a recent pulse survey highlighted uncertainties surrounding weather decisions as their top…

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