A recent infringement of a temporary airspace restriction for the Torbay Airshow has prompted the CAA to issue a warning about the upcoming Royal Air … Read more
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‘Not our finest hour’ admits CAA over GPS approaches
The CAA’s failure to approve GPS approaches at aerodromes across the UK “hasn’t been our finest hour”, according to no less than Mark Swan, CAA … Read more
Permit aircraft for post-PPL training and hire
The paid-for use of selected aircraft operating on Permits to Fly has been agreed by the CAA. Revisions to the Air Navigation Order will allow … Read more
Aviation calls for post-Brexit talks over EASA
Let the UK CAA start planning for Brexit with EASA – that’s the joint call from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the UK’s … Read more
A packed first ten months for the APPG on GA
Who we are and what we do This All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) was set up in February 2017 to become the voice of General Aviation … Read more
Extensions to licences and 8.33 funding
The CAA has issued two extensions to deadlines thought to have passed. First, the requirement to hold an EASA PPL or LAPL to fly an … Read more
CAA supports cost-sharing flights with new guide
The CAA has issued a guide to cost-sharing rules and, for the first time, endorsed flight-sharing services such as Wingly and Coavmi. The rules for … Read more
EASA launches EU-wide infringements campaign
+VIDEO EASA and national aviation authorities around Europe have launched a joint campaign to promote ways of avoiding airspace infringements. The campaign is aimed at … Read more
Listening Squawks updated for new GA flying season
The latest version of the CAA’s ‘Listening Squawks’ card has been released with current codes and frequencies. Listening squawk codes are allocated to most large … Read more
CAA and EASA announce temporary respite
General Aviation pilots will be able to continue to fly EASA aircraft on a national licence after 8 April for a temporary period. Not only … Read more