You’re a flying club or school that’s been out of action for the duration of the Coronavirus lockdown and now thinking about restarting operations. Well, … Read more
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Flying allowed in England! DfT lifts restrictions
The UK Government has lifted restrictions on recreational flying but with some conditions. Flying is now allowed: from English airfields if social distancing measures are … Read more
CAA issues guidance on return to flying
The CAA has produced advice and guidance for when General Aviation and recreational flying can start again. It’s reprinted below (and can be found here): … Read more
RAF chief to head CAA as UK leaves EASA
The former head of the Royal Air Force, Sir Stephen Hillier, is the Government’s preferred candidate to become the new Chair of the UK Civil … Read more
CAA consults on ex-military aircraft flying on a Permit
The CAA is consulting on the next revision of CAP632 Ex-Military Aircraft, the ‘bible’ for anyone operating a Permit-to-Fly ex-military aircraft on the UK register. … Read more
CAA releases clearer guidance for pilots on COVID-19
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published new guidance to explain its previous COVID-19 related exemptions for pilots in a more understandable format. The clarification … Read more
A chat with the Head of the CAA’s GA Unit
+VIDEO FLYER’s Ian Seager talks to Rachel Gardner-Poole, head of the CAA’s General Aviation Unit and hears news about sailplane licensing, Covid exemptions and the … Read more
Pilots allowed to fly GA maintenance check flights
Pilots are allowed to fly their aircraft for essential maintenance including engine health flights during the Covid-19 restrictions, according to UK Government advice issued today. … Read more
Confusing C-19 communications from CAA criticised
‘Turgid and overly technical’ is how recent communications from the CAA to pilots are described by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation. The APPG-GA’s … Read more
CAA extends validity periods for national licences
The CAA has extended validity periods for national pilot licences, ratings and certificates. Flight crew licence holders are exempt from the requirements to revalidate and … Read more