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ACOMS Survey

We are updating the way unusual aerial activity is notified to the CAA, introducing a new system called ‘Airspace Coordination and Obstacle Management System’ (ACOMS) and would like your thoughts on some proposed new features of the new system. When implemented, ACOMS will provide a one-stop-shop for notifying Airspace Regulation of unusual aerial activity that you may…

Women’s World Gliding Championships 2022

Last week we spent the day at the Women’s World Gliding Championship 2022, watching sportswomen prepare to race gliders over 14 intense days of competition. Watch to find out more You can also find out more in our latest general aviation podcast, available here: https://podfollow.com/caa-on-general-aviation WWGC2022 | The Womens World Gliding Championships 2022 SW2022/223 The…

Community in Spotlight Update

Our latest Community in Spotlight case study has been published. Read all about our meeting with British Microlight Aircraft Association. SW2022/220 The post Community in Spotlight Update appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Community in Spotlight Update on CAA Skywise

Airspace Infringement Avoidance

GASCo webinar: Monday 1 August – 1900 hours GASCo Regional Safety Officers provide information on how to avoid having an airspace infringement. The webinar will include tips and suggestions, quizzes and an example of airspace pre-flight planning using Threat & Error Management techniques. The GASCo panel will be joined by Amanda Rhodes. Amanda is an approach…

Planning to fly in the West Midlands?

Check details of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games airspace restrictions: airspacesafety.com/birmingham-2022/ Expect increased traffic density in areas adjacent to Birmingham due to traffic avoiding the restricted areas between 28 July to 9 August 2022. Consider the potential knock-on effect when planning your flight – including aircraft routeing south of CTA-2 around the Daventry VOR / DME area. An…

New and Updated Safety Sense Leaflet: Loss of Control

The latest new and updated Safety Sense Leaflet on Loss of Control has been launched. This revised SSL supports a previous safety campaign on Loss of Control; Stay in Control | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) This forms part of the popular General Aviation (GA) Safety Sense Leaflets series which the CAA is currently updating.  The post New and…

London CTA Helicopter Forecast

Airspace users are reminded that, the London CTA Helicopter Forecast is issued four times a day and provides a specific forecast of cloud base and visibility. It is available to view on the Met Office Aviation Briefing Service at Aviation Briefing Service – Guidance – Met Office Further Met information and resources are also available…

Airspace infringement avoidance webinar – Monday 4 July

When: Jul 4, 2022 07:00 PM London Topic: Airspace Infringement Avoidance Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EXYnMHwdRM2LOZrYDUWMMA Amanda Rhodes from NATS is GASCo’s guest panellist on this webinar. Amanda is an approach radar controller for Luton approach and Stansted radar (formerly Essex radar) based at Swanwick in Hampshire. She validated on Essex radar (as…

Update: EU-UK personnel licence conversion

The CAA has launched a simplified EU-UK conversion process for gaining a UK Part-FCL licence and UK Part-Med certificate, which can be held at the same time as an EASA Part-FCL licence/certificate. Licence holders will also be able to take advantage of a new deposit scheme when using our online form for the licence application…

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