Latest Airspace Changes and Restrictions of Flying published
26 June 2009
The latest Airspace Changes and Restriction of Flying, effective from 26 June 2009, have been published. They are available in the download section or click
here
Safely flying through the South Coast Danger Areas
16 June 2009
The MoD has updated its advice to pilots who wish to fly across the Channel in the area from Cornwall in the West to Selsey Bill in the East where there are a significant number of military danger areas. Full details of the services that can help you fly safey through these areas, including the Danger Area Crossing Service and the Danger Area Activity Information Service, can be found
here
Report published on Military Civil Air Safety Day at RAF Shawbury 20 May 2009
11 June 2009
The military civil air safety day at RAF Shawbury on 20 May proved to be a great success with well over 100 civilian GA pilots attending the event. A report on the day can be found
here and the presentations made on the day will be available shortly.
Every pilot is involved with airshow safety
01 June 2009
With the airshow season about to get into full swing the importance of being aware of what's going on in the area in which you intend to fly is even more important.
It is essential that pilots get the latest preflight briefing information and the CAA says the best way to do that is:
· check on airspace restrictions (including temporary restrictions such as Red Arrows displays) by calling the dedicated Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) information freephone facility on 020 8750 3773/3774.
· check NOTAMs (available free of charge on the
AIS website or contact the NOTAM Office on 020 8745 3451 or 3450 (24-hour facility)).
· NOTAMs are available in the form of Pre-Flight Information Bulletins (PIB) using a live database. PIBs may also be accessed through the
NATS website should the AIS website be unavailable.
· check the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), AIP Supplements and AICs (also available free of charge at the
AIS websiteUseful information on avoiding airspace infringements is also available online at
www.flyontrack.co.ukLast year there were six infringements of temporary restricted airspace four of which involved disruption to displays by the Red Arrows – in each case the display was abandoned.
Officer Commanding and Red Arrows team leader, Wing Commander Jas Hawker,said: “We hope to inspire, enthrall and captivate many thousands of people with this year’s display, and are looking forward to meeting fans of the team at airshows around the country. To do this we need tobe able tooperate in a safe environment and infringements of the restricted airspace can cause us to cancel a display and disappoint many people.”
Earlier this year the pilot of a light aircraft was fined £600 for straying into the restricted airspace set up for a Red Arrows display. After missing a number of warnings the pilot came within half a mile of the Arrows’ display site before being spotted by a police helicopter.
And don't forget, it is not just the Red Arrows, there are many other display aircraft including fast jets transiting from their home bases to the airshows (both on the airshow days and before) as well as larger formations of light aircraft so check out the restrictions and airshow locations every time you fly.
Latest Airspace Changes and Restrictions of Flying published
01 June 2009
The latest Airspace Changes and Restriction of Flying, effective from 27 May 2009, have been published. They are available in the download section or click
here
Latest Airspace Changes and Restriction of Flying published
05 May 2009
The latest Airspace Changes and Restriction of Flying, effective from 5 May 2009, have been published. They are available in the download section or click
here
Sign up for Military-Civil safety day
11 February 2009
A military-civil air safety day will take place at RAF Shawbury on Wednesday 20 May.
The aim is to promote closer ties between general aviation pilots and MOD aviation, focusing on the shared use of the lower airspace. In the morning there will be a series of presentations on local issues, airprox reporting and distress & diversion and in the afternoon matters of interest to general aviation.
Places are limited for this very popular event, so early registration is advisable. There will be a number of fly-in places available.
Registration forms can be obtained from: dars-opsspso2@northolt.raf.mod.uk
or from the CAA general aviation website
here
Look out for your CD showing important air traffic services changes
04 February 2009
Important changes to air traffic services outside of controlled airspace, which will affect all PPL and NPPL holders, will take place on 12 March 2009. A CD providing PPL and NPPL holders with the information they need know is being distributed now. If you are not a UK licensed PPL or NPPL, or have not received your CD by the end of February, then the content of the CD can be downloaded from this website. Alternately CDs can be ordered from jonathan.nicholson@caa.co.uk
Goodbye RIS and RAS - ATSOCAS update
17 December 2008
Air Traffic Services Outside Controlled Airspace (ATSOCAS) are provided by a variety of air traffic units and used by a wide variety of users – from General Aviation to commercial flights and military aircraft. On
12 March 2009 these services will change. This is not just a renaming but a complete revision of the type of service and how it is provided; consequently, it is vital that all controllers/FISOs and pilots have a detailed understanding of the revised procedures and how to use them.
To download more information click
here
Military and Civil Air Safety Day: 19 September 2008
08 July 2008
The second Military Civil Air Safety Day (MCASD) of 2008 will take place at Royal Naval Air Station, Culdrose on Friday 19th September 2008. The aim is to promote closer ties between General Aviation Pilots and MoD Aviation, focusing on the shared use of the lower airspace. There will be a series of presentations throughout the day concerning local airspace issues, Airprox reporting and Distress & Diversion during the morning, and matters of interest to General Aviation in the afternoon. Places are limited at this very popular event, so early registration is advisable. There will be a number of ‘fly-in’ places available.
Get a Registration formRegistration forms are also available from the
CAA General Aviation web page.