To support the safe return to flying now that COVID-19 national lockdown restrictions are easing, the UK CAA’s General Aviation Unit (GAU) is now publicising GA Safety Promotion Events on the CAA website. If you are a General Aviation Membership organisation and would like the GAU to support your event please feel free to get…
On behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), the CAA has identified and evaluated the impacts of the revised VMC minima on the safe and efficient operation of UK class D airspace. Our analysis is recorded in CAP 2093 CAA Impact Analysis – Changes to VMC Minima in UK Class D Airspace. It represents a…
With national lockdown restrictions easing on 29 March we have produced a special magazine Clued Up: Return to Flying with articles and resources to support your safe return to flying. While we understand that many pilots are currently unable to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions we aim to continue to release safety education and awareness…
This SkyWise is to highlight the publication of Safety Notice SN-2021/009. The purpose of the Safety Notice is to highlight and provide guidance to GA pilots on the issue of the two-week gap between the date on which non-professional GA pilots are permitted to resume flying, and when they will have the ability to fly…
Jamming activity will take place between the 22 and 31 March 2021 Jamming equipment will be located within a 250m radius of 520828N 0043415W. Activity may affect GNSS equipment within a range of distances as specified in the associated AIP Briefing Note. During the trials impacted systems may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated…
Jamming activity will take place on 22, 25 (0900-1700) and 23, 26 (0900-1500) March, affecting airspace in and around Salisbury Plain. Jamming equipment will be located within 4NM radius of 511530N 0015748W. Activity may affect GNSS equipment within 10NM (all directions) up to 40,000FT AMSL. Electronic situational awareness devices and UAV systems operating on 2.4GHz…
The latest infringement occurrence from the Airspace & Safety Initiative follows a solo helicopter flight with ATC, pilot perspectives, causal factors and analysis. Read Infringement of Class D – Birmingham Control Area The post New infringement occurrence narrative appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted New infringement occurrence narrative on CAA Skywise
As part of our work the CAA provides a number of notifications, permission, restriction and exemption services. We are looking to improve the service we provide to sponsors of applications. If you have engaged with this service, we would really appreciate your input. We have put together a short online survey – it should take…
Kurt Robinson (President of the Robinson Helicopter Company), Tim Tucker (Robinson’s Chief Instructor) and Captain Rick Newson (Civil Aviation Authority) look at the common causes and the prevention of accidents and incidents involving smaller helicopters. Kurt Robinson will give his thoughts and ideas on improving General Aviation helicopter safety across the industry followed by Tim…
Restriction of Flying Regulations for Firth of Clyde and Long Loch 15 Mar – 21 March 21. Details by NOTAM and in briefing sheet at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones SW 2021/050 The post ALERT FOR RESTRICTED AIRSPACE (TEMPORARY) Firth of Clyde and Long Loch 15th March – 21st March…
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