Recommencement of CPL and IR tests The CAA is now recommencing the designation of examiners for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Instrument Rating (IR) tests. Authorised Training Organisations (ATO) may contact CAA Flight Test Bookings by email at testnotification@caa.co.uk to arrange dates and allocations of appropriate examiners. Before a test…

CAA confirms move to bring 450/600 kg aircraft under national regulation Following a public consultation, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today confirmed that new designs of aeroplanes and helicopters weighing between 450kg and 600kg will move from pan-European certification, under the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), to national…

Radiotelephony Manual (CAP413): Revised edition A new edition of CAP413 has been published today (8 June 2020) with an effective date of 17 August 2020. Edition 23 Corr (dated 8 June 2020), replaces Edition 23 (published 9 April 2020) in its entirety.

General Aviation in Scotland Following communications between AOPA and Transport Scotland, we are pleased to publish the change in advice below and would thank Transport Scotland for listening and taking action: 3 June 2020 Further to my previous correspondence with some of you, this is to provide an update on…

CAA Payment Plan for Annual Charges The CAA are now able offer a payment plan to cover 2020/2021 annual charges and spread the payments between now and the end of the February 2021. More information has been published on the CAA COVID-19 web page.Look under CAA Finances. Please email credit.control@caa.co.uk…

BHA: Survey to improve the operating information for rotorcraft flight crew in the aircrew operating manuals (RMT.0724) Earlier this year Tim Fauchon, CEO British Helicopter Association (BHA), attended an European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) meeting to provide input into the planning cycle for the 2021-2025 EPAS. The BHA consider…

Alert for Restricted Airspace – Syerston, Nottinghamshire (Temporary) Restriction of Flying Regulations for fast jet flying display rehearsals at RAF Syerston on 3 June 2020. Daily display times published by NOTAM. Full details in AIS Briefing Note at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php.html (listed under News as ‘Airspace Restrictions’ dated 28/05/2020). Restrictions also apply…

GASCo - Return to Flight The General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo), in association wit EASA, have produced a short presentation to aid Pilots grounded by COVID-19 restrictions to return to flight safely.

We Are All One In The Sky A group of Europe’s leading aviation associations call on the European Commission to develop an all-inclusive, cooperative approach to ensure the safe integration of drones into European airspace. The joint signatories of the ‘We are All One in the Sky’ initiative – representing…

CAA On Air – Episode 4 – Safety advice and tips for pilots returning to GA flying post COVID-19 This CAA podcast, Episode 4, shares tips for pilots preparing to return to GA flying post COVID-19 Jonathan Nicholson and David Pratt talk to Hannah Foskett and Neil Winbolt from the…