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General admin 23/02/2021

EASA launches information sessions to support implementation phase of ageing aircraft structure rule

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched information sessions to support the implementation phase of the ageing aircraft structure rule, which was published on August 06, 2020 by the European Commission, refer to Regulation (EU) 2020/1159. Article Originally Posted EASA launches information sessions to support implementation phase of ageing aircraft structure rule on EASA

Air traffic control admin 18/02/2021

Occurrence update: Infringement of Gatwick Control Area and London Terminal Control Area

While we understand that many pilots are currently unable to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions we aim to continue to release safety education and awareness material to support the future return to flying and continue to help promote longer-term safety awareness. The latest Airspace Safety Initiative occurrence narrative looks at an Infringement of Class D…

Air traffic control admin 18/02/2021

Movement Area Surface Condition Reporting Supplementary Instructions (SI)

Supplementary Instructions published today implement changes to Movement Area Surface Condition Reporting: Radiotelephony Manual (CAP 413) SI 2021/02 MATS Pt 1 (CAP 493) SI 2021/02 FISO Manual (CAP 797) SI 2021/02 The post Movement Area Surface Condition Reporting Supplementary Instructions (SI) appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Movement Area Surface Condition Reporting Supplementary Instructions…

Air traffic control admin 18/02/2021

Flight priorities: Search and Rescue Supplementary Instructions (SI)

Supplementary Instructions published today introduce a change to flight priorities involving Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft: Radiotelephony Manual (CAP 413) SI 2021/03 MATS Pt 1 (CAP 493) SI 2021/01 FISO Manual (CAP 797) SI 2021/01 The post Flight priorities: Search and Rescue Supplementary Instructions (SI) appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Flight priorities: Search…

Drones admin 18/02/2021

AAIB investigation to Alauda Airspeeder Mk II

We wanted to alert you to a report published today by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB): AAIB investigation to Alauda Airspeeder Mk II, (UAS, registration n/a) 040719 We have already made significant changes to our requirements and oversight following the incident. We have now received the final AAIB report and will be looking to…

Air traffic control admin 15/02/2021

UK Wake Turbulence Categorisation Database

The CAA has published an amended version of its Wake Turbulence Categorisation Database. The database should be used by ATC service providers in conjunction with the wake turbulence categories in Appendix B to the MATS Part 1 (CAP 493) to determine the required wake turbulence separation. Version 2 of the database includes a new tab…

Airspace change admin 15/02/2021

Gatwick Modified Route 5 (Runway 08 RNAV-1 Standard Instrument Departure Procedures) Post Implementation Review

As part of the post implementation review of this airspace change, data received from Gatwick Airport Limited for the period 30 March 2017 to 30 September 2017 has been published along with this Guide to the PIR Data. Following the publication of this data an opportunity for feedback has been opened. Stakeholders have until 19 March…

Brexit admin 12/02/2021

UK-EU Exit: changes to pilot licences and training

Individuals who started their theorical examinations with an EASA Member State and transfer to complete remaining examinations should note: • those who have taken examinations under ECQB06 and ECQB07 with an EASA Member State will take UKQB06; • those who have taken examinations under ECQB2020 will take UKQB2020, • individuals cannot change syllabus. We have…

Airspace change admin 11/02/2021

London Oxford Airport and RAF Brize Norton airspace change decisions

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its decision not to approve airspace change proposals made by London Oxford Airport and RAF Brize Norton. For full details on the decisions please see their respective decision documents: London Oxford Airport – Proposal for Revised Airspace and Instrument Flight Procedures RAF Brize Norton – Class D…

Autogyros admin 11/02/2021

Pilot Medical Declarations: Clarification

Following a rapid review we can today confirm that the less than 2,000kg aircraft category, with its reduced list of disqualifying conditions within a Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD), is still an option for national pilot licence holders (subject to the specified operational conditions). Existing PMDs remain valid for the type of licence(s) and aircraft weight…

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