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Commercial pilot aeroplane admin 14/07/2021

Onshore Helicopter Occurrence Reporting: Update

We have updated CAP2158, Onshore Helicopter Occurrence Reporting, which highlights the importance of Mandatory Occurrence Reporting to improve safety. The new edition includes added information and links to cover reporting to the UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). Download Onshore Helicopter Occurrence Reporting The post Onshore Helicopter Occurrence Reporting: Update appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted…

Autogyros admin 14/07/2021

Flying with Active Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The hazards associated with carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in general aviation (GA) are well understood and we encourage you to read our recently published Clued Up article on the benefits of active carbon monoxide detectors. Active CO detectors that provide audible, visible and/or vibration warnings when pre-determined CO levels are exceeded are an important protection…

Aerodrome safety admin 14/07/2021

Notification of Jamming Trial – Wales and South West England, 19-30 July

Jamming activity will take place between the 19 – 30 July affecting Wales and South West England. Activity impacting GNSS (GPS) will take place between the times and dates specified in AIC P056/2021. Please refer to the AIC for more information at www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. During the trials impacted systems utilising GNSS may suffer intermittent or total…

General admin 14/07/2021

EASA updates Safety Directives for cleaning and disinfection of aircraft in COVID-19 pandemic

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued updates to two Safety Directives relating to cleaning and disinfection of aircraft for operations in the current stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated documents (EASA SD 2021-04 and EASA SD 2021-05) are based on assessment of the evidence and data collected during the past year as…

Air displays and events admin 13/07/2021

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) Helicopter flight – 15 July

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Helicopter Flight between Windsor and Sandringham on 15 July 2021. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet at www.nats.aero/ais. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2021/157 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) Helicopter flight – 15 July appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Restricted Airspace (Temporary)…

Air displays and events admin 13/07/2021

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Silverstone Northamptonshire, 18 July

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrow display at Silverstone, Northamptonshire on 18 July 2021. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M042/2021 at www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2021/156 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Silverstone Northamptonshire, 18 July appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Restricted Airspace (Temporary)…

Air displays and events admin 12/07/2021

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Old Warden, 17 July

Restriction of Flying Regulations for flying display at Old Warden Aerodrome on Saturday 17 July 2021. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M012/2021 at www.nats-uk.ead-it.com Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2021/155 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Old Warden, 17 July appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Restricted Airspace (Temporary)…

Airport security admin 09/07/2021

Notification of Jamming Trial, Wales and South West England, 12-16 July

Jamming activity will take place between the 12-16 July affecting Wales and South West England Activity impacting GNSS (GPS) will take place between the times and dates specified. An associated AIS briefing sheet will be released containing additional details (see ‘News’ on the NATS AIS website) During the trials impacted systems utilising GNSS may suffer…

General admin 09/07/2021

EASA continues to support aviation industry in the development of safe VTOL aircraft

EASA invites authorities, industry and stakeholders to take part once more in a consultation process, now related to the second publication of Means of Compliance (MoC) with the Special Condition for VTOL. EASA’s objective of the consultation is to provide visibility on the content and on the range of flexibility which allows to address different…

Air traffic control admin 08/07/2021

The Air Traffic Services

The Air Traffic Services (ATS) licensing application forms have been updated with a host of improvements and to provide greater guidance for applicants. Following a four-week transition period, the latest versions must be used from 09 August 2021; older forms submitted after this date will be rejected. The following forms have been amended and published…

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