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Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter flight, 16 September

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Helicopter Flights between Kemble, Gloucestershire and Cardiff and Cardiff and London on Friday 16 September 2022. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet at www.nats.aero/ais Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter flight, 16 September appeared first on SkyWise. Article…

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

Women’s World Gliding Championship 2022

The United Kingdom is hosting the Women’s World Gliding Championships 2022 in August. We have issued an exemption that permits individuals registered for the competition to operate G registered Sailplanes on the basis of their Third County Licence during the practice and competition periods. ORS4 No. 1551 (caa.co.uk) SW2022/202 The post Women’s World Gliding Championship…

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…

Notification of Jamming Trial – RAF Spadeadam, 11 – 12 July

Jamming activity impacting licence exempt bands will take place between the 11th – 12th July 2022. Jammers located within 3km of 550307N 0023320W. Activity will take place between 0800-1800 UTC on each day. Activity will affect UAS control and situational awareness devices within a radius of 15NM. Frequencies are 432-446MHz, 863-870MHz, 900-928MHz, 2300-2800MHz and 5725-5875MHz.…

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