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General admin 04/05/2021

EASA awarded contract for technical cooperation with North Asia

EASA has been awarded a contract for technical cooperation with North Asia under the EU financed Partnership Instrument. This programme will allow continued and intensified cooperation with China under the EU-China Aviation Partnership Project and aims to establish new technical cooperation initiatives with the Republic of Korea and Japan. Article Originally Posted EASA awarded contract…

General admin 01/05/2021

EASA updates Review of Aviation Safety Issues Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic

In June, 2020 the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a review of aviation safety issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic the Agency has worked closely with Member State regulators and industry partners to continually monitor the safety situation so that guidance and safety promotion material has been able to evolve…

Air traffic control admin 30/04/2021

Planning a flight?

New guidance from the Airspace Infringement Working Group (AIWG) includes a refresher on the importance of planning, a reminder to check your own fitness to fly, and a detailed piece on how to plan your weather briefing. Read Pre-flight planning – Airspace Safety More aspects of successful pre-flight prep and planning will be covered over…

Air displays and events admin 29/04/2021

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Old Warden, 2 May

Restriction of Flying Regulations for flying display at Old Warden Aerodrome on Sunday 2 May 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. The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Old Warden, 2 May appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Restricted Airspace (Temporary) –…

Flight training private admin 29/04/2021

Updated Helicopter Standards Documents

We have updated Standards Documents 19(H). This document sets out the guidance for applicants taking the Skill Test for the grant of a UK Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) Helicopter or a UK Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) Helicopter. Standards Document 19(H): Notes for the Guidance of Applicants taking the PPL Skill Test (Helicopters) Standards Document…

Commercial pilot helicopter admin 29/04/2021

Updated Helicopter Standards Documents

Updated Standards Documents (H) are now available: Standards Document 01(H): Notes for the Guidance of Applicants taking the Initial Instrument Rating Skill Test (Helicopters) Standards Document 03(H): Notes for the Guidance of Applicants taking the CPL Skill Test (Helicopters) Standards Document 21(H): Guidance for Applicants taking the Helicopter Examiners Assessment of Competence and Providers of…

Flight crew licensing examiners admin 29/04/2021

New Helicopter Flight Examiner Manual and updated Standards Documents

The UK CAA Helicopter Examiners Manual is now available. The purpose of this new Flight Examiners Handbook is to provide UK helicopter examiners (FE, IRE, FIE, TRE, SFE, SE) with a convenient reference for the conduct of their examining tasks. Download: Flight Examiners Handbook (H): UK CAA Helicopter Flight Examiner Manual We have also updated:…

Microlights admin 29/04/2021

Marking and Placarding of Ballistic Parachute Recovery Systems on Single Seat Deregulated (SSDR) Aircraft

The AAIB has previously raised concerns regarding the significant hazard to emergency services and first responders from non-deployed Ballistic Parachute Recovery Systems (BPRS) in crashed aircraft. In response to this the CAA introduced new requirements to BCAR Section S, Sub-Section K for the marking and placarding of BPRS to warn emergency services and first responders…

Air traffic control admin 28/04/2021

Mid-air collisions and airspace infringements

Some of you may have had trouble with the link we sent out to our most recent GA update which looked at the risks of mid-air collisions. www.caa.co.uk/CAP2150 will take you to this Clued Up special. Follow this link for the full list of Clued Ups. We have just published an updated version of Airspace…

General admin 27/04/2021

EASA approves the first Virtual Reality (VR) based Flight Simulation Training Device

COLOGNE, April 26, 2021 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the first certificate for a Virtual Reality (VR) based Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD). The device, for rotorcraft pilots, enhances safety by opening up the possibility of practising risky manoeuvres in a virtual environment. This addresses a key risk area in…

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