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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…

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…

Notification of Jamming Trial – RAF Spadeadam, 5th – 7th July 2022

Jamming activity impacting licence exempt bands will take place between the 5th – 7th July 2022. Jammers located within 3km of 550307N 0023320W. Activity will take place between 0900-1800 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.…

AAC Workshop: Workshop: Weather guide to day trip planning

Astral Aviation Consulting (AAC) is holding a free weather workshop with Chris, Matt and Simon Keeling for a weather workshop on planning the perfect day trip. The trio will go through some of the planning and prep involved, as well as talking through a range of other considerations. There will be opportunities to interact throughout, as…

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No. 637) was laid in parliament on 10 June 2022 which amends: UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 (Sailplanes)UK Regulation (EU) 2018/395 (Balloons)UK Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011 (Aircrew), andUK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Unmanned Aircraft) on 1 July 2022 and UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (Basic Regulation) on 1 July 2022…

UK AIP and chart format changes – AIRAC 07/2022

To comply with regulatory requirements changes will be made to the format of the UK AIP and Aeronautical Charts effective AIRAC 07/2022: • ENR 3 ATS Routes: Tables restructured. • ENR 5.5 Aerial Sporting/Recreational Activities: For easy reference all sites published in a single alphabetical list regardless of type. • AD 2 Aerodromes: New section…

CHIRP General Aviation FEEDBACK Edition 92

The summer flying season is upon us and now would be a good time to review lessons that might be relevant before we all launch into the air. This edition of CHIRP GA FEEDBACK looks back at the previous 12 months and also includes thoughts on camera and equipment mounts, how to check that you’ve…

Infringement Webinar and Military Civil Air Safety Day

Airspace Infringement Avoidance Amanda Rhodes (Air Traffic Radar Controller for Luton and Stansted) joins the GASCo panel for tonight’s airspace infringement avoidance webinar which will include tips and suggestions, quizzes and an example of airspace pre-flight planning using Threat & Error Management techniques. Monday 6 June (19:00 start) – register online https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j2or6hFBQR2qVaO_vxmCzQ Military Civil Air…

Notification of Jamming Trial – RAF Spadeadam, 6 – 9 June 2022

Jamming activity impacting licence exempt bands will take place between the 6th – 9th June 2022. Jammers located within 3km of 550307N 0023320W. Activity will take place between 0900-1800 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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