The CAA) has welcomed the conviction of a pilot, following an aircraft crash in 2017 in which the pilot and passengers were injured. Robert Murgatroyd, … Read more
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‘Use a moving map to avoid infringing’ – CAA
Analysis of 2017’s airspace infringement reports from private pilots has shown that that correct use of a moving map could have helped avoid 85% of … Read more
CAA targets electronic conspicuity
Electronic conspicuity using devices compatible with ADS-B technology is high on the list of objectives for the CAA’s General Aviation unit, according to an update … Read more
Pilot fined for infringing RAF Cosford Air Show
Magistrates have fined a pilot £1250 and ordered costs of £750 to be paid to the CAA, following a guilty plea to an offence of … Read more
New Head for CAA General Aviation Unit
The CAA has appointed Rachel Gardner-Poole as the new Head of its General Aviation Unit. She will take up the post later this year following … Read more
EASA issues Emergency AD for Rotax 914/915
+VIDEO 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 … Read more
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