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
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Be seen! Rebate available for Electronic Conspicuity devices
Government funding is now available to encourage pilots to fit an Electronic Conspicuity (EC) device to their aircraft. Devices such as Power Flarm, Pilot Aware … Read more
From microlights to Covid, the CAA’s year
The CAA’s General Aviation Unit has issued an update on its work during 2020, covering a wide range of subjects from the new 600kg microlight … Read more
CAA updates licence and medical exemptions
The CAA has issued this comprehensive update on licensing and medical exemptions made earlier this year because of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions: The CAA … Read more
Four hotspots for infringements identified in London airspace
Four locations have been identified as hotspots for infringements in the London Control Area (LTMA) in the latest narrative on airspace infringements in the UK. … Read more
Brize Norton confirms middle England airspace grab
This is the latest design for RAF Brize Norton’s new airspace, as submitted to the CAA. As well as being fiendishly complicated it has also … Read more
CAA issues further extensions to medicals and ratings
The CAA has issued further extensions for the validity of medical certificates and licence ratings because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Class 1, 2 and … Read more
UK to accept new 600kg microlight weight limit
+VIDEO The UK CAA has confirmed that new designs of aeroplanes and helicopters weighing between 450kg and 600kg will move from pan-European certification, under the … Read more
Flying club or school? How to get back to normal
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
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
