In August 2019, the towbar from a Cessna 210 was left on the runway at London Southend Airport and subsequently ran over by a landing Embraer 145. ATC reported that it was not possible to see the towbar from the control tower due to its size, shape and colour. How can you prevent this event…
Following the launch of the Electronic Conspicuity (EC) devices rebate scheme launched the CAA has published a Clued Up Special Edition magazine on all things EC. The rebate scheme is still open and if you are a drone pilot or a general aviation pilot in the UK you may be able to claim a rebate…
The CAA has published CAP 722C – UAS Airspace Restrictions Guidance and Policy. This CAP describes the policy and guidance for organisations or individuals who wish to restrict or facilitate UAS operations with an airspace restriction. The post UAS Airspace Restrictions Guidance and Policy appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted UAS Airspace Restrictions Guidance…
We have published our review into whether or not there is a risk to civil aviation safety from cognitive impairment in pilots experiencing low level G forces at levels, and for durations, likely to be experienced in commercial and recreational, civil air operations. It is available at www.caa.co.uk/cap1963 The post Enquiry into the Risk of…
PPL e-Exams WEEKEND telephone support will end after Sunday 20 December 2020. Utilisation data since introduction shows a low volume of service users (average 1.8 calls per weekend). The post PPL e-Exams weekend phone support ending appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted PPL e-Exams weekend phone support ending on CAA Skywise
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation Unit (GAU) consultation into preparation for the end of the EU transition period, UK General Aviation opportunities after leaving EASA – a consultation closes on 18 December, two weeks today. If you are interested in helping to shape the direction of future general aviation regulation and how the Civil Aviation Authority…
Due to the festive period, any paperwork relating to a licence or medical transfer, including the transfer request from the EU NAA, must be received by the CAA no later than 24 December in order to meet the transfer submission deadline. Please note that the recommended submission date for transfers as published by the CAA…
We have updated the information concerning maintenance of aircraft by organisations located outside the UK. Please see our guidance for Aerospace maintenance organisations (Part 145) for details. SW2020/267 The post Update to EU exit information – Aerospace Maintenance Organisations (Part 145) appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Update to EU exit information – Aerospace…
The CAA has published comments on EASA Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2020-08, ‘Regular update of the Certification Specifications for Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Flight Crew Data (CS-FCD)’. Read our response to the NPA 2020-08 Read NPA 2020-08 on the EASA website SW2020/266 The post CAA comment on EASA NPA 2020-08 appeared first on…
The PPL e-Exams exception that permits continued use of certain paper-based TK exams under exceptional circumstances will end on 5 January 2021. This affects the 9 core subjects for PPL and LAPL aeroplane and helicopter TK Exams for initial licence issue. After this date any affected paper-based TK exams taken will NOT count towards licensing…
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