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Balloons admin 22/03/2021

Notification of jamming trial impacting GNSS (GPS) and Short-Range Devices including UAS control (2.4, 5.8GHz), 22 – 26 March 2021

Jamming activity will take place on 22, 25 (0900-1700) and 23, 26 (0900-1500) March, affecting airspace in and around Salisbury Plain. Jamming equipment will be located within 4NM radius of 511530N 0015748W. Activity may affect GNSS equipment within 10NM (all directions) up to 40,000FT AMSL. Electronic situational awareness devices and UAV systems operating on 2.4GHz…

Airspace change admin 19/03/2021

FASI Programme Funding Support Package

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has received confirmation of funding from the Department for Transport to support the airspace design change initiatives that are a core element of our Airspace Modernisation Strategy. The funding will be administered via grants to help the airspace change sponsors involved in the masterplan progress their airspace design changes. A…

Economic regulation admin 19/03/2021

Economic regulation of NATS (En Route) plc: Price control review update

We have published Economic regulation of NATS (En Route) plc: Update on approach to the next price control review (CAP2119). This document provides an update on our thinking regarding our approach to the next NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) price controls, following our December 2020 consultation (CAP1994). It covers traffic risk sharing arrangements and the…

Air traffic control admin 18/03/2021

New infringement occurrence narrative

The latest infringement occurrence from the Airspace & Safety Initiative follows a solo helicopter flight with ATC, pilot perspectives, causal factors and analysis. Read Infringement of Class D – Birmingham Control Area The post New infringement occurrence narrative appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted New infringement occurrence narrative on CAA Skywise

General admin 17/03/2021

EASA publishes Easy Access Rules for AMC-20 Amendment 20 on ageing-aircraft requirements in pdf and online format

Amendment 20 of AMC-20 (Easy Access Rules for Acceptable Means of Compliance for Airworthiness of Products, Parts and Appliances) is now available for free download from the EASA website in: Article Originally Posted EASA publishes Easy Access Rules for AMC-20 Amendment 20 on ageing-aircraft requirements in pdf and online format on EASA

Air displays and events admin 16/03/2021

Survey for aviation sponsors who engage with CAA Airspace Regulation Operations

As part of our work the CAA provides a number of notifications, permission, restriction and exemption services. We are looking to improve the service we provide to sponsors of applications. If you have engaged with this service, we would really appreciate your input. We have put together a short online survey – it should take…

Private pilot helicopter admin 15/03/2021

Small Helicopter Safety webinar: Thursday 18 March 7.30pm

Kurt Robinson (President of the Robinson Helicopter Company), Tim Tucker (Robinson’s Chief Instructor) and Captain Rick Newson (Civil Aviation Authority) look at the common causes and the prevention of accidents and incidents involving smaller helicopters. Kurt Robinson will give his thoughts and ideas on improving General Aviation helicopter safety across the industry followed by Tim…

Autogyros admin 15/03/2021

Safety Evening: Wednesday 17 March

An hour and a half packed full of information and advice on how to avoid accidents and prepare for that first flight when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The visiting speaker for this event is Gerry Humphreys, an expert on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, who will provide advice on avoiding situations that lead to…

Air displays and events admin 15/03/2021

ALERT FOR RESTRICTED AIRSPACE (TEMPORARY) Firth of Clyde and Long Loch 15th March – 21st March 21

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Firth of Clyde and Long Loch 15 Mar – 21 March 21. Details by NOTAM and in briefing sheet at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones SW 2021/050 The post ALERT FOR RESTRICTED AIRSPACE (TEMPORARY) Firth of Clyde and Long Loch 15th March – 21st March…

Aerodrome safety admin 15/03/2021

CAA 2021/22 Statutory Schemes of Charges

We have published today under CAA UK Official Record Series 5 our revised 13 Schemes of Charges that will be legally implemented with effect from 1 April 2021. The current 13 Schemes of Charges will be effective to and including 31 March 2021. Following the waiving of the proposed charge increase in 2020/21, the CAA…

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