Aircraft crashed on take-off after probable wake turbulence encounter
May20

Aircraft crashed on take-off after probable wake turbulence encounter

The flight had been planned as a training flight in a tailwheel aircraft. After completing the pre-flight briefing and checks, the flying instructor, with the broadcast wind information as “variable at 03kt”, decided to take-off from Runway 24, the longest grass runway available. The flying instructor was to carry out the take-off. No abnormalities were identified during the pre take-off power checks and, after lining up on Runway 24,...

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Air League seek to appointment development director
May15

Air League seek to appointment development director

The Air League (formed in 1909) is a not-for-profit aviation organisation, well-known for its flying bursary and scholarship programs. The Trustees of the Air League have announced that they are looking for a Development Director to take the lead and proactively secure and manage the induction of new and retention of existing corporate members. The Air League anticipates that the new director will work closely with Trustees and the...

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A politicians view of UK airspace management
May15

A politicians view of UK airspace management

An MSP’s statement during the Edinburgh Airport Members’ Business Debate in the Scottish Parliament – a most succinct and well-articulated description of the issue of airspace governance.

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Who owns the air?
May15

Who owns the air?

As the UK aviation authorities continue to warn General Aviation about the “unacceptable” level of airspace infringements, and in turn the General Aviation community’s attitude towards the ongoing expansion of controlled airspace continues to harden, the CAA have launched a major consultation on how decisions on introducing and changing controlled airspace are made. Meantime, a more fundamental question is being asked by the GA...

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ASP receives a VIP visitor at Norwich
May10

ASP receives a VIP visitor at Norwich

Aviation Skills Partnership say that they were honoured and delighted to receive Prime Minister Theresa May at the International Aviation Academy – Norwich, a couple of weeks into the general election campaign. The visit enabled ASP and partners Norse Group, KLM UK Engineering, City College Norwich and University of East Anglia to showcase the facility and allowed the Prime Minister to meet students and aspiring aviators. Simon Witts,...

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