A new and updated series of the popular General Aviation Safety Sense leaflets has been launched by the UK CAA. The first covers flying with … Read more
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CAA warns of overheating moving map devices
The CAA has issued a warning to General Aviation pilots about the current heatwave affecting the UK causing tablets and smartphones to shut down when … Read more
Pilot fined £175,000 for falsifying licence
A Sussex pilot has been fined £175,000 for falsifying licence entries and acting as a pilot without an appropriate licence. David Harbottle, of Lancing, West … Read more
UK licence holders can fly Part 21 aircraft
The UK government has made changes to the UK (EU) Aircrew Regulations to allow pilots with a UK national licence and current SEP, SLMG, SSES … Read more
CAA ‘descending into complete chaos’ on licences
Parts of the CAA are on the verge of ‘descending into complete chaos’ according to the Pilot Licensing Advisory Group (PLAG), a not-for-profit entity representing … Read more
RAF launches Low-Level Common frequency trial
A year-long trial of a VHF Low-Level Common frequency has been launched by the RAF with the support of the CAA. The ‘VHF LL Common’ … Read more
Deadline extended for FAA PPL holders to convert
Holders of an FAA private pilot Airman’s Certificate living permanently in the UK have until 21 December this year to convert to a UK Part-FCL … Read more
CAA says LAA accusations ‘not true’
The CAA has responded to criticism by the LAA of its handling of a consultation on airworthiness regulations for Permit aircraft. This is what the … Read more
CAA changes would ‘devastate’ microlight flying
Changes proposed by the CAA to the way Permit Inspectors are appointed and validated would be ‘devastating’ to microlight flying in the UK, according to … Read more
LAA takes swipe at CAA over airworthiness changes
Proposed changes to British Civil Airworthiness Requirements affecting Permit aircraft should be shelved, according to a highly critical document issued by the Light Aircraft Association … Read more