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Air traffic control admin 22/03/2022

Simplification of document certification requirements for personnel licensing

The UK CAA have updated the requirements for providing certified documents in support of a personnel licensing application. These changes allow for: · The option to provide a photo of yourself holding your ID (a ‘selfie’) as an alternative to obtaining a certified copy · The ability for non-aviation professionals to certify most licenses…

Airspace alerts admin 22/03/2022

Alert for Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, Red Arrows out-of-season practice 28 March to 8 April

Restriction of Flying Regulations for fast jet flying display rehearsals will take place at Royal Air Force Waddington between 28th March and 8th April 2022. Full detail in AIS Briefing Note at NATS UK | Briefing Sheets. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2022/055 The post Alert for Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – RAF…

General admin 22/03/2022

EU and China identify areas of mutual interest and future cooperation for sustainable aviation

Representatives from the European Commission, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) came together with industry and academia during a workshop on March 15-17, 2022 with the aim of kickstarting a renewed cooperation on the subject of sustainability. The Sustainable Aviation Strategies Overview in Europe and China…

Commercial pilot aeroplane admin 18/03/2022

Upcoming changes to application form to convert an Existing UK Flight Crew Licence to a UK Part-FCL licence (SRG1104)

As part of improvements to our licence application service, we are reducing the use of paper application forms. Online application form SRG1104, used to convert a UK national licence or expired UK JAR licence to a UK Part-FCL licence, has been updated and will soon replace the paper (PDF) application form. There will…

Airspace change admin 18/03/2022

Reminder: Draft Airspace Modernisation Strategy Consultation

Modernisation of UK airspace, delivering quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, is long overdue. Don’t forget to give us your views on our draft Airspace Modernisation Strategy, which has been refreshed to: extend the strategy to 2040 focus on integrating all airspace users with simpler airspace design and supporting regulations introduce sustainability as an overarching principle…

General admin 18/03/2022

EASA publishes SIB to warn of intermittent GNSS outages near Ukraine conflict areas

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a Safety Information Bulletin warning of the increased probability of problems with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in the current context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The SIB proposes mitigation actions to be taken by the National Aviation Authorities, Air Navigation Service Providers and air operators…

Aerodrome safety admin 17/03/2022

22/23 CAA Scheme of Charges Publication

The CAA has published the revised 14 Schemes of Charges and the Consultation response document on the 17th March 2022 under CAA UK Official Record Series 5, that will be legally implemented with effect from the 1st April 2022. The current 14 Schemes of Charges will be effective to and including 31st March 2022. The…

Autogyros admin 17/03/2022

AAC Workshop: GA reporting; Mythbusting workshop

Astral Aviation Consulting (AAC) is holding a free workshop with Chris, Matt and Steve Forward (Director Aviation at CHIRP) to discuss General Aviation (GA) reporting, as well as how you can report to help other pilots. They’ll provide some practical advice on the types of reports out there and how to complete them, before moving on…

Air traffic control admin 16/03/2022

FRTOL Examiner Manual and Candidate Guidance

The FRTOL Examiner Manual (CAP2118) and Guidance for FRTOL Practical Test Candidates (CAP2325) have been published. They follow the Introduction of new Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) Practical Test format and FRTOL Examiner Qualification Procedures guidance published in February. Category: Air traffic control, Autogyros, Balloons, Flight crew licensing examiners, Flight training private, Gliders, Microlights, Private pilot aeroplane, Private pilot helicopter The post FRTOL Examiner…

Airspace change admin 16/03/2022

AMS Support Fund: Call for applications

The CAA again is inviting UK aviation industry organisations to submit funding proposals to the AMS Support Fund (ASF) The ASF, which is different from the FASI Grant, is intended to aid projects in support of the delivery of airspace modernisation where delivery benefits multiple stakeholders or research will enable wider industry deployment. The fund will be managed and administered by…

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