Six considerations for the use EC technology
The UK CAA has published a report on the use of electronic conspicuity (EC) technology used in light aircraft. Covered by FTN, the milestone report was carried out by the General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) and Jarvis Bagshaw, who surveyed pilots to investigate how Human Factors affect the safe use of EC devices. The six factors for the use of EC technology is now examined. EC is an umbrella term for the technology that can help...
UK CAA publishes new Safety Sense Leaflet
This month the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued its latest Safety Sense Leaflet (SSL) for the general aviation community, providing a guide on occurrence reporting. The CAA advises that reporting is an important element of improving aviation safety and is often a legal requirement. Occurrence reports are submitted to the UK CAA via the ECCAIRS portal. The CAA reviews reports and determines if any follow up action is...
Skyway Code updated
The fourth edition of the CAA’s popular Skyway Code has been published online and is now available in book format from aviation publisher and pilot supply company Airplan Flight Equipment online. The Skyway Code has quickly become the most useful ‘pocket guide’ for General Aviation pilots involved in non-commercial and flight training operations in the UK. Filled with practical guidance on the operational, safety and...
Industry’s most profitable booking service?
The UK CAA has released a consultation on its proposed Scheme of Charges for its 2024/2025 fiscal year, which if enacted as per current proposals will see the UK Instrument Rating (IR) flight test fee rise to its highest level ever, breaking the £1000 mark for the first time. The proposals, which are open to public consultation until 15 January 2024, start with a blanket price increase of 5.3% on all charges (except spaceflight...
Cranfield airspace to be designated as drone trial area by UK CAA
Cranfield Airport has been selected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to participate in a temporary reserved area (TRA) regulatory sandbox to accommodate the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and manned aircraft in unsegregated airspace. The TRA designation will enable Cranfield Airport to host projects and trials that will help to integrate unmanned aircraft such as drones into shared airspace. Airport operations...
