Preamble – see below for what to do The legal derogation that permitted the use of FAA Airmen Certificate in UK airspace, which has been used by the CAA to permit FAA licence holders who only fly for pleasure to fly in UK airspace without the need of converting or validating or their licence, expires …
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We have decided to move away from collecting membership subscriptions via the current standing order system. They are proving to be ever increasingly problematic with the banks inception and handling of them. We would like to transfer all current and new members to the GoCardless Direct Debit system. This will eliminate the need for paper …
The Department for Transport (DfT) will be making additional funding available to encourage the UK’s General Aviation (GA) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) communities to adopt electronic conspicuity devices, it has been announced. The decision will see a rebate scheme run by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), in operation since October last year, extended until …
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The government has announced its plans to ease lockdown restrictions. This is a summary of what this will mean for general aviation. Step 1 – from 29 March People will no longer be required to stay at home. This will allow the safe restart of GA flying for non-professional purposes for solo pilots, or individuals flying with a …
New Temporary danger areas proposed around Waddington and Lossiemouth for UAV activity Thanks to our Member Graham Robson for bringing this to our attention. He says “I wonder if you could circulate this to all our members and encourage them to offer their response to the authorities, before it’s too late.UC ACP-2020-100 is the proposal …
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Brize and Oxford Airspace change UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has informed London Oxford Airport and RAF Brize Norton that it will refuse both airspace change proposals. You are able to view the decision documents explaining the decisions for the two airspace change proposals here: London Oxford Airport RAF Brize Norton When considering proposals to …
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