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
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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
Pilots urged to convert to 8.33kHz radios
Several incidents where pilots have been unable to communicate with ground stations have prompted the CAA to urge Uk pilots to convert their aircraft’s radio … Read more
British Gliding condemns CAA decision over Farnborough airspace
The British Gliding Association (BGA) has condemned the CAA’s decision to award Class D airspace to TAG Farnborough Airport, calling it “a new and more … Read more
Helicopter Safety Seminar, Gatwick
September 2018
Gatwick Airport South, Aviation House, Gatwick Rd, Crawley, Gatwick RH6 0YR, UK
Class D airspace approved for Farnborough
The already hugely complicated airspace in the south-east of England will become even more difficult from next summer when a new Class D airspace zone … Read more