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| 15th July 2010 |
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| CAA SEEKS YOUR OPINION ON AIRSPACE |
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| As mentioned in the last issue of this magazine, the CAA, NATS and other organisations, that make up the Airspace and Safety Initiative, are beginning a survey of Class G airspace users to find out who we are and what we’re up to. |
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| 15th July 2010 |
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| VAT Changes |
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| Please refer to the following document regarding VAT changes.click here
If you have any comments please send them to Martin Robinson at martin@aopa. |
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| 08th July 2010 |
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| How will this Government support GA? |
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| The New York Times have recently run the following article titled "Britain Curbing Airport Growth to Aid Climate" where it is reported the government is refusing to build new runways around London to deter "binge flying". |
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| 08th July 2010 |
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| The Making of Legends of Flight |
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| Members may be interested in the following download of "The Making of Legends of Flight".The file is available until 2 August.Please note, the download is 1. |
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| 05th July 2010 |
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| CAA 2010 GA Safety award interview |
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| Chris Stone of BBC Radio Jersey recently did an interview with Charles Strasser regarding his award of the CAA 2010 GA Safety award.Chris also phoned the Civil Aviation Authority in London and spoke with Chris Finnigan, CAA Manager of GA Flight Operations. |
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| 23rd June 2010 |
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| Guernsey Aero Club extension to club house |
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| Guernsey Aero Club are delighted to announce that the major extension to their club house is now complete.The new facilities include an extended training room, office and bar area plus a wide balcony with tables and chairs, from where members and their friends can watch the airfield activity. |
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| 10th June 2010 |
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| New Goodwood Aviation Show Expands At The 2010 Festival Of Speed |
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| Last month The Earl of March announced the introduction of a dedicated ‘Goodwood Aviation Show’ as part of the hugely popular Festival of Speed.This inaugural Aviation Show was initially planned to be held within the grounds of Goodwood Park as an important addition to the annual Festival of Speed, which is set to take place this year over four days, from 1-4 July. |
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| 17th May 2010 |
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| CAA Modifies Volcanic Ash Restrictions |
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| Following representations from AOPA UK the CAA has modified the restrictions that had been imposed on GA when volcanic ash exceeded limits.Fron 12:00 UTC on 18 May 2010 new guidance to Air Traffic Units replaces ATSIN 182. |
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| 13th May 2010 |
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| Volcanic Ash Restrictions Update |
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| Some of you will be aware of ATSIN 182 and some of you may have experienced some of the results during the last period of ash restrictions.Following on from that I have on behalf of AOPA UK been in contact with the CAA's Air Traffic Standards Division with a view to clarifying policy and trying to ensure that practice follows policy. |
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