Student pilots who started their PPL training under the Joint Aviation Regulations (JAR) prior to September 2012), but have not yet applied for their licence, … Read more
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Changes to listening squawks
Many of the current listening squawks will change this Thursday, 14 September, and five more have been added, making a total of 21 around the … Read more
8.33: what happens after 1 January 2018?
What happens after the 1st of January 2018 if you haven’t managed to change the radio in your aircraft to one that’s compliant with the … Read more
CAA and Border Force carry out spot checks
Pilots, passengers and aircraft arriving at five UK airfields earlier this month were subjected to on-the-spot checks by the CAA and Border Force. In total, … Read more
CAA launches ADS-B electronic conspicuity trials
Is the UK heading for compulsory use of ADS-B electronic conspicuity by light aircraft? That’s the likely conclusion from an announcement by the CAA that … Read more
8.33kHz radio payments begin
A total of 1,072 grants to pilots and aircraft owners to meet part of the cost of installing 8.33kHz radios aircraft is now being paid … Read more
Live traffic display trial at GA airfields
Safety in the air around General Aviation airfields could improve through the use of real-time traffic displays by Air Traffic Services – and a trial … Read more
CAA and GASCo launch airspace infringement awareness course
The option to go on an airspace infringement awareness course may now be offered to pilots who bust airspace. A special training package has been … Read more
Microlight pilot fined for Manchester airspace bust
A microlight pilot who flew through Manchester Airport’s Class D airspace without a clearance has been fined £1,675 plus costs of £750. Air Traffic Control … Read more
Drones to be registered, users tested
Drones will have to be registered and users will have to sit safety awareness tests under new rules to better regulate their growing use, the … Read more