(A)ircraft (O)wners and (P)ilots (A)ssociation en-gb Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:17:00 GMT http://www.aopa.co.uk/ 15 http://www.aopa.co.uk/images/xml.jpg http://www.aopa.co.uk/ Saturday 18th September is AOPA Bonus Day, open to both AOPA and non AOPA members.It promises to be a great day out – interesting and informative and at a fantastic fly-in venue.Landing and Museum entry fees are both discounted to £7 each. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTgx Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:57:07 The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today announced that holders of a National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) with Simple Single Engine Aeroplane (SSEA) ratings can now fly in France.Following an agreement with the Direction Génerale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC), an NPPL holder in possession of an SSEA rating, a Class 2 Medical Certificate and a certificate confirming a minimum level of experience (administered by NPLG Ltd), are free to fly the English Channel and enter French airspace. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTgw Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:42:50 You will have read elsewhere that work is progressing on the new website and membership database development.Alongside this development, we have been considering how this can be exploited to support new member services. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTgy Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:53:45 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. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTc5 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:44:55 Please refer to the following document regarding VAT changes. <a href="http://www.aopa.co.uk/downloads/VAT.pdf" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a>If you have any comments please send them to Martin Robinson at martin@aopa.co.uk http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTc4 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:21:37 There are three places left on the AOPA FI Seminar which will be held on 20/21 JULY at Wycombe Air Park - Booker. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTc3 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:43:42 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". http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTc2 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:04:36 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 1.13 GB in size.<a href="http://https://download.yousendit.com/YWhQS3dnNDQzeUx2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a>. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTc1 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:01:33 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. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTc0 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:24:38 Can you help make RocketRoute.com a winner? RocketRoute will allow pilots to find routes, prepare reports and plan flights in minutes, via a computer or web-enabled plane.To make this idea a winner, please visit <a href="http://https://www.takeonesmallstep.co.uk/Entry/View/3023" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a> and click the "Make this idea a winner" link in the upper right corner. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTcz Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:38:49 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. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTcy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:55:38 Please <a href="http://www.aopa.co.uk/images/external/ad1.jpg" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a> for details. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTcx Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:45:47 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. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTY5 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:22:31 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. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTY4 Mon, 17 May 2010 21:36:47 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. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTY3 Thu, 13 May 2010 14:40:28 The aviation SKYbrary has published various articles in relation to the Safety of Aircraft in Flight Caused by Volcanic Ash.For full details <a href="http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Managing_the_Risk_to_the_Safety_of_Aircraft_in_Flight_Caused_by_Volcanic_Ash" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a>. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTY2 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:54:46 The The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2010 has been published, permitting training to be conducted from unlicensed fields from 14 April 2010.Click here for details.<a href="http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?LegType=All+Legislation&title=air+navigation+order&searchEnacted=0&extentMatchOnly=0&confersPower=0&blanketAmendment=0&sortAlpha=0&TYPE=QS&PageNumber=1&NavFrom=0&parentActiveTextDocId=3685166&ActiveTextDocId=3685166&filesize=31739" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a>. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTY0 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:54:23 PPL Masterclasses will shortly be taking place:Sunday April 25th 2010 - Hook, HampshireSunday May 9th 2010 - Dartford BridgeFor full details of the Irv Lee one day PPL Masterclasses please refer to <a href="http://www.higherplane.flyer.co.uk/seminars.htm" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a>. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTYz Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:58:28 Many apoligies the email should be tweet.t.coleman@faa.gov http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTYy Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:34:03 The article below appeared on the website of the Campaign for Better Transport, AOPAs CEO has rang Mr Joseph and has asked him to correct the errors contained within the article.Here is his telephone number we suggest you call him too 0207566 6481. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTYx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:53:38 A lot of hard work by local pilots and AOPA UK has ensured that the threat of closure of the former Naval Air Station at Lee on Solent (formerly HMS Daedalus) was lifted.To celebrate Lee Flying Association are hosting a May Day Fly-In on 1 May 2010. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTYw Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:47:02 The Counter Terrorism Protective Security Advice for General Aviation is available at<a href="http://www.aopa.co.uk/downloads/coutterr.pdf" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>click here</u></font></a> http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTU5 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:25:33 Friday 28th to Sunday 30th May 2010.Welcome to the 2010 Jersey International Air Rally.2010 will see the 55th air rally organised by the Jersey Aero Club.Following the traditional theme, the event will bring together pilots from many countries, with varying levels of experience for a week end of flying competitions, good food, and friendship. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTU4 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:10 The CAA has published its intention to permit training on light aircraft and helicopters from unlicensed aerodromes from April 2010.The aerodrome operator and the commander of the aircraft must both be "satisfied on reasonable grounds that the aerodrome has adequate facilities for the safe conduct of such flights. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTU3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:05:52 Before we know it the London Olympics (2012) will be upon us – linked to this major upheaval in the South East of England will be airspace restrictions.However, we have no idea at this stage how CAA plans to restrict airspace access near to the Olympic venues. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=MTU2 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:38:31