+VIDEO EASA and national aviation authorities around Europe have launched a joint campaign to promote ways of avoiding airspace infringements. The campaign is aimed at … Read more
CAA
Listening Squawks updated for new GA flying season
The latest version of the CAA’s ‘Listening Squawks’ card has been released with current codes and frequencies. Listening squawk codes are allocated to most large … Read more
CAA and EASA announce temporary respite
General Aviation pilots will be able to continue to fly EASA aircraft on a national licence after 8 April for a temporary period. Not only … Read more
Pilot fined after landing without permission
The pilot of a light aircraft has been fined £3,600 after he landed at Coventry Airport without being given permission by air traffic control. David … Read more
Change to Declared Training Organisations delayed
The introduction of Declared Training Organisations (DTOs) planned for 8 April 2018 has been postponed because of a delay in the publication of the European … Read more
One-quarter of ELA1 aircraft grounded after 31 May?
About one-quarter of ELA1 aircraft operated privately have not yet transferred to a Self-Declared Maintenance Programme (SDMP) and will not be legal to fly after … Read more
CAA says LAPL and PPL holders can self-declare medical fitness
The CAA has published an exemption which means holders of a EASA Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) or an EASA Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) can … Read more
Pilot fined for air display infringement
The pilot of a light aircraft has admitted flying into airspace closed for an air display three times during the same trip. Nigel Holbrough, aged … Read more
Flight hours in Annex II aircraft to count for EASA PPL
The current rules which allow flight time in some Annex II aircraft – that’s kitplanes, homebuilds, microlights, and some classics and orphaned aircraft – to … Read more
CAA warns PPLs of looming licence deadline
The CAA has issued a warning to private pilots to check they have a current licence to fly after the 8 April 2018 deadline. From … Read more