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Autogyros admin 28/04/2022

Reach for the Sky: inspiring the next generation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department for Transport (DfT) have published Reach for the Sky, a joint, special magazine taking a closer look at the relationship between historic aviation and STEM; the importance of inspiring the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals . Historic Aviation | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) SW2022/078 The…

General admin 28/04/2022

Initial agenda published for FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference, June 14-16, 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will hold the 2022 International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, D.C. from June 14-16, 2022. Join us for one of the first in-person international aviation safety conferences since 2020. This year’s theme “Uniting Efforts to Overcome Aviation Safety Challenges” aims to foster…

Airspace alerts admin 27/04/2022

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Old Warden, Bedfordshire, 1 May

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Old Warden, Bedfordshire on 1 May 2022. Details by NOTAM and AIC M018/2022 at NATS UK | Mauve AICs (ead-it.com) . Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones SW2022/077 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Old Warden, Bedfordshire, 1 May appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Restricted…

Airspace alerts admin 25/04/2022

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter flight, 27 April

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Helicopter Flight between Sandringham and Windsor on 27 April 2022. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet at NATS UK | Briefing Sheets (ead-it.com) Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2022/076 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter flight, 27 April appeared first on SkyWise. Article…

Aerodrome safety admin 25/04/2022

Publication of UK Regulations

We have published a new set of pages on our website that contain up to date versions of UK law (Regulations and Rules) that have been retained and/or amended since the UK left the EU (and EASA). More regulations are now included, and they are easier to search for and open. Where applicable AMC/GM/CS continues…

Drones admin 22/04/2022

Legacy and Transitional category consultation

We have launched a consultation for drone users on whether the UK should extend the Legacy and Transitional category UAS provisions in the Open category. Let us know your views at https://consultations.caa.co.uk/corporate-communications/legacy-and-transitional-provision/ The post Legacy and Transitional category consultation appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Legacy and Transitional category consultation on CAA Skywise

Air traffic control admin 21/04/2022

Infringement update: Causal factor analysis

Analysis of reports from 2020 identified poor planning and threat and error management as a cause in 62% of infringements while 54% of pilots reported distraction as a factor. Read the full Report from the Airspace Infringement Working Group’s Causal Factors Working Group Latest infringement figures and past causal factor reports (from 2017) are available…

Airspace change admin 19/04/2022

Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 Part 1: Enforcement Guidance and Statement of Policy on Penalties

Part 1 of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act gave the CAA new roles and powers in relation to the Secretary of State’s powers to give a direction to “a person involved in airspace change” requiring them to progress or co-operate in an airspace change where doing so will assist in the delivery…

Airspace change admin 19/04/2022

Additional guidance for the purpose of spaceflight activities

The Secretary of State recognises that the CAA is required to take account of environmental objectives as set out in the Civil Aviation Authority (Air Navigation) Directions 2017 (as amended) (“the 2017 Directions”). The Secretary of State has issued further guidance to the CAA to define how the 2017 Directions should be applied to airspace…

Airspace alerts admin 14/04/2022

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter flight, 20 April

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Helicopter Flight between Windsor and Sandringham on 20 April 2022. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet at www.nats.aero/aisRestrictions also apply to the operation of all drones.SW2022/070 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter flight, 20 April appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Helicopter…

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