A drone company called Skyports is seeking to establish a network of air corridors between several of Scotland’s west coast islands and the mainland. A … Read more
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UK aviation leaves EASA at end of Brexit transition
From 1 January 2021, aviation in the UK will be regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rather than the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). … Read more
Got a Brexit question for the CAA? Ask FLYER
Wondering what’s going to happen to aviation in the UK after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December? You’re not alone so pose your … Read more
LAPL privileges cut when UK exits EASA
The Light Aircraft Pilots Licence (LAPL) will have its pan-European privileges cut short for UK pilots following the end of the Brexit transition period. Holders … Read more
CAA revises procedure to review airspace
The CAA has published a new procedure to review the classification of airspace in a move to become more transparent following criticism from, among others, … Read more
CAA backs down on medicals during lockdown
The CAA has backed down on its position that pilots cannot decide whether to have a medical during lockdown. It now says they can now … Read more
CAA doctor ‘monitors’ pilots during lockdown
The UK CAA’s Head of Medical Policy, Dr Stuart Mitchell, has said that pilots applying for a Class 2 or LAPL medical examination during November’s … Read more
How to make UK ‘best place for GA’ – CAA consults
The CAA has started a consultation to identify opportunities for General Aviation once the UK leaves the EASA system in 2021. “The Secretary of State … Read more
FLYER December 2020
Read the magazine free here In the December issue of FLYER 2020 A £250 rebate offer from the CAA towards Electronic Conspicuity kit means now … Read more
PPL online exam system goes live
The new Private Pilot Licence (PPL) e-Exams online system, which replaces Part-FCL PPL aeroplane and helicopter paper-based theoretical knowledge exams, has gone live. The launch … Read more
