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Drones admin 29/03/2021

CAP 2131: Preparing to safely return back to flying (Guidance) – Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace

To help remote pilots return safely to operating following the easing of Government COVID-19 restrictions, we’ve published a short publication (CAP 2131) with some advice and tips. SW 2021/064 The post CAP 2131: Preparing to safely return back to flying (Guidance) – Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally…

Air traffic control admin 29/03/2021

CAA Impact Analysis – Changes to VMC Minima in UK Class D Airspace

On behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), the CAA has identified and evaluated the impacts of the revised VMC minima on the safe and efficient operation of UK class D airspace. Our analysis is recorded in CAP 2093 CAA Impact Analysis – Changes to VMC Minima in UK Class D Airspace. It represents a…

Air displays and events admin 26/03/2021

Flying Display Director (FDD) Initial Accreditation 2021

The next Flying Display Director Initial Accreditation course will be at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. It will be held on the 22 and 23 June 2021. Please follow this link. to register. The post Flying Display Director (FDD) Initial Accreditation 2021 appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Flying Display Director (FDD) Initial Accreditation 2021…

Autogyros admin 26/03/2021

Clued Up: Return to Flying

With national lockdown restrictions easing on 29 March we have produced a special magazine Clued Up: Return to Flying with articles and resources to support your safe return to flying. 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…

General admin 26/03/2021

EASA publishes Safety Information Bulletin SIB 2021-06 Vaccination of Aircrew – Operational Recommendations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published a Safety Information Bulletin containing operational recommendations related to the vaccination of air crew. Article Originally Posted EASA publishes Safety Information Bulletin SIB 2021-06 Vaccination of Aircrew – Operational Recommendations on EASA

Balloons admin 25/03/2021

Deferment of the requirement to hold Balloon Pilot Licence (BPL) and Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL)

Due to the national Covid pandemic restrictions, the affected GA community pilots, organisations, and the CAA need more time to complete the licence conversion process. The CAA has published an exemption deferring the date that balloon and glider pilots have to hold a UK Part-BFCL BPL and UK Part-SFCL SPL. The new date is 8…

General admin 25/03/2021

EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Part-21 in pdf and online format

The updated Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012) are now available for free download from the EASA website in: Article Originally Posted EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Part-21 in pdf and online format on EASA

Autogyros admin 24/03/2021

GA Roadmap Out of Lockdown – Resumption of Flying and Access to Instructional Flights

This SkyWise is to highlight the publication of Safety Notice SN-2021/009. The purpose of the Safety Notice is to highlight and provide guidance to GA pilots on the issue of the two-week gap between the date on which non-professional GA pilots are permitted to resume flying, and when they will have the ability to fly…

Aerodrome safety admin 22/03/2021

Notification of jamming trial impacting GNSS (GPS) 22 – 31 March 2021

Jamming activity will take place between the 22 and 31 March 2021 Jamming equipment will be located within a 250m radius of 520828N 0043415W. Activity may affect GNSS equipment within a range of distances as specified in the associated AIP Briefing Note. During the trials impacted systems may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated…

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…

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