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Airspace Change Masterplan Iteration 2: Co-sponsor assessment and CAA acceptance decision

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its decision to accept ACOG’s Airspace Change Masterplan Iteration 2 (CAP2312b) in the Airspace Modernisation Strategy. For more information, including the co-sponsors’ assessment and the CAA’s full decision in CAP2312A. SW2022/014 The post Airspace Change Masterplan Iteration 2: Co-sponsor assessment and CAA acceptance decision appeared first on SkyWise.…

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.…

Radio & Transponder Mandatory Zones

As part of our work to enable the Airspace Modernisation Strategy, the CAA has reviewed and amended its policies on radio and transponder mandatory zones (RMZ and TMZ). This has resulted in: # new acceptable means of compliance and guidance material to SERA.6005 Requirements for Communications and SSR Transponders adopted through ORS9 CAA Decision No…

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 –…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

CHIRP General Aviation FEEDBACK Edition 90

Hopefully, most of the GA community will have managed to get at least some flying in over the summer period and pilots were able to brush up on their flying skills.  There will undoubtedly have been many things that didn’t go quite as well as planned, and plenty of good saves when things started to…

New Safety Sense: VFR Moving Maps

The second in the revised series of the popular General Aviation Safety Sense Leaflets covers VFR moving map devices. Download Safety Sense: VFR Moving Map Devices This quick guide covers the minimum levels of proficiency you should have when using a moving map and set out benefits and common issues. The post New Safety Sense:…

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