An Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) has been issued for Rotax 915/915 engines by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the UK CAA. The AD … Read more
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Lasham granted judicial review of Farnborough airspace decision
Lasham Gliding Society’s application to the High Court for leave to apply for a Judicial Review has been granted by a High Court judge. In … Read more
90% of UK pilots would pay for electronic conspicuity
An overwhelming 90 percent of UK pilots are willing to pay for an ADS-B-based electronic conspicuity device, according to the results of a survey by … Read more
Tony Rapson to stand down from CAA GA Unit
Tony Rapson is to stand down from his role as Head of the General Aviation Unit at the CAA. “The GA Unit Team and the … Read more
Lasham applies for Judicial Review of CAA Farnborough decision
Lasham Gliding Society has applied for a Judicial Review of the CAA decision to approve the TAG Farnborough Airport airspace proposal. John McCullagh, treasurer of … Read more
GASCo releases first dates for winter Safety Evenings
The General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) has released the first dates for its winter Safety Evenings, run on behalf of the CAA. “The Safety Evenings … Read more
Paid flights now possible in Huey helicopter
The operator of a Bell UH-1 ‘Huey’ helicopter has won approval from the CAA to use the ex-military aircraft for paid recreational flights. Huey 509, … Read more
Brexit No-Deal possibility prompts CAA action
With Brexit negotiations seemingly stuck, where does that leave aviation should the UK exit the European Union next year without a deal in place? The … Read more
Gipsy Major engine problems prompt CAA action
Owners of aircraft powered by Gipsy Major engines are being contacted by the CAA after episodes of rough running engines and engine failures. Analysis by … Read more
Airspace group FASVIG is now Airspace4All
The awkwardly named Future Airspace VFR Implementation Group (FASVIG) has a new name: Airspace4All (A4A). FASVIG was incorporated in June 2015 to be the legal … Read more