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Autogyros admin 10/05/2022

New and Updated Safety Sense Leaflet: Strip Sense

The latest new and updated Safety Sense Leaflet on Strip Sense has been launched. This forms part of the popular Safety sense | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) which the CAA is currently updating. The post New and Updated Safety Sense Leaflet: Strip Sense appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted New and Updated Safety Sense Leaflet: Strip Sense on…

General admin 07/05/2022

EASA publishes AMC for “enhanced containment” provisions

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published means to show compliance with the “enhanced containment” provisions for drones, allowing the applicant to simply declare compliance without the need to apply for a design verification report. Drones operating close to densely populated areas or airports are required to be equipped with systems preventing the drone…

Airspace alerts admin 06/05/2022

AIP High Intensity Radio Transmission Area (HIRTA) Updates

Due to a recalculation of source data, HIRTA altitudes and ranges will change for the following locations in UK AIP ENR5.3: Colerne, Croughton, Madley, Pershore. The changes will occur in AIRAC 06 with publication date 5 May 2022 and effective date 16 June 2022. VFR charts will be updated in due course in line with…

General admin 06/05/2022

EASA publishes Review of Aviation Safety Issues Arising from the war in Ukraine

Following the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has developed a safety risk portfolio to identify safety issues affecting commercial aviation which stem from or are associated with this conflict. EASA developed the portfolio in close cooperation with Member State regulators and industry partners to capture new or emerging…

Aerodrome safety admin 05/05/2022

CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 142

As the post-COVID airline industry transitions from survival to recovery, CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 142 reviews some of the key issues from the last 12 months that have recently focused on commercial pressures and rostering versus available resources and manning. There are also reports discussing UPRT training, Approach Bans, maintenance quality concerns, and lack…

Air traffic control admin 05/05/2022

GASCo infringement avoidance webinar

The GASCo team will be joined by Amanda Rhodes, an Air Traffic Radar Controller for Luton and Stansted, to provide information on how to avoid an airspace infringement. The webinar will contain tips and suggestions, quizzes and an example of airspace pre-flight planning using Threat & Error Management techniques. Monday 9 May (1900 hours to…

Airspace alerts admin 05/05/2022

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – London, 10 May

Restriction of Flying Regulations for the State Opening of Parliament, London, on 10 May 2022. Details by NOTAM and AIS briefing sheet at www.nats.aero/ais. Helicopter route H4 and non-specific flight/enhanced non-specific flight clearances contained within area withdrawn for duration. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2022/082 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) –…

Autogyros admin 03/05/2022

Active Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Trial Update

We have now collated and reviewed the second quarter of trial data (December 2021-February 2022). We have also published an animation highlighting the importance of flying with an active carbon monoxide detector. The report for this period is available on the Carbon Monoxide in General Aviation page of our website. The post Active Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector…

General admin 30/04/2022

Easy Access Rules for Aerodromes updated with Issue 6 of the Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Aerodromes (ADR). Article Originally Posted Easy Access Rules for Aerodromes updated with Issue 6 of the Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design on EASA

Autogyros admin 29/04/2022

Update of activities from GA Q1 2022

We are continuing with a number of projects including the Carbon Monoxide Detectors (CODE) project, publishing our Q1 summary report and seeking engagement opportunities including hosting Pre-Flying Display Season Symposium, meeting with LAA and working in partnership with the Department for Transport on a number of projects to support Historic Aircraft. For full details…

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