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Aerodrome safety admin 30/11/2020

The Airfield Development Advisory Fund is still open

We wanted to remind you that the Airfield Development Advisory Fund (ADAF) is open and we’re still accepting applications. The ADAF will provide funded access to professional advisory services available to both UK general aviation airports and businesses linked to them in order to help protect and expand their activities. ADAF can help with: Accounting…

Commercial pilot aeroplane admin 30/11/2020

New process for CPL and IR Skill test examiner designation

A new application form, SRG2153, is now available and enables CPL and IR bookings requests to be made online. As part of this change, card payment for the requested test will be required in order to submit the online form, and the flight test bookings team will no longer be able to accept payment via…

General admin 28/11/2020

Get ready for the new Drones Regulation!

The new European Drone regulation is coming into force December on 31, 2020, a milestone for the drones community. As a result, drone operations for commercial or leisure purposes, will be subject to the same conditions across Europe. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has put together a wide package of information to help drone…

General admin 28/11/2020

Easy Access Rules for Safety (Key) Performance Indicators – S(K)PI – Third Reference Period (RP3)

The publication supports the ATM Performance Scheme and contains the rules and procedures for measuring the ATM Performance – Safety Key Performance Area (KPA), easy-to-read format with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks. Article Originally Posted Easy Access Rules for Safety (Key) Performance Indicators – S(K)PI – Third Reference Period (RP3) on EASA

Autogyros admin 27/11/2020

Clued Up: Winter Special

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 GA community with the future return to flying and continue to help promote longer-term safety awareness. Please enjoy this Clued UP: Winter Special article. The post…

Air traffic control admin 26/11/2020

Radiotelephony Manual (CAP 413) Edition 23 Amendment 1

Radiotelephony Manual (CAP 413) Edition 23 Amendment 1 was published today (26 November 2020) as a future edition, effective 21 January 2021. This is a routine periodic update which includes changes relating to: ICAO PANS ATM Amendment 8 – partial changes from the use of the term ‘radar’ to ‘ATS Surveillance Systems’ Editorial amendments to circuit procedures…

Aerodrome safety admin 26/11/2020

Statutory charges FY21/22: Consultation

Our Statutory charges FY21/22 consultation has now been published and explains our proposals for revisions to the existing CAA Charges Schemes, due to take effect from 1 April 2021. We look forward to receiving feedback on these proposals, in particular from those we regulate. We welcome comments on all aspects of the proposals, including the charges structure…

Autogyros admin 25/11/2020

EXTRA DATE ADDED:EU Exit webinar for General Aviation

Due to the overwhelming response we received we have scheduled an extra webinar. This will take place on Friday, 27 November at 1pm – 2pm, and will give those who were unable to register for the first date the opportunity to hear from our CAA experts: An outline of the new regulatory landscape from 1 January 2021…

General admin 25/11/2020

EASA lays out its proposed conditions for return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX

COLOGNE, November 24, 2020 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Proposed Airworthiness Directive (PAD) concerning the Boeing 737 MAX for public consultation, signalling its intention to approve the aircraft to return to Europe’s skies within a matter of weeks. Article Originally Posted EASA lays out its proposed conditions for return to…

Aerodrome safety admin 24/11/2020

CHIRP General Aviation FEEDBACK Edition 86

GA FEEDBACK Edition 86 The latest edition includes a number of articles that remind us of the need to take care near controlled airspace, especially as winter approaches and we face a return to flying next year after an extended period of non-flying. Other topics cover transponder accuracy, passenger flying, and the need to keep…

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