Three sets of Restriction of Flying Regulations for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London between 18 April and 21 April 2018. Details by NOTAM and in a briefing sheet at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/60

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Cheltenham Festival, between 13 and 16 March 2018. Details of Restricted Airspace in NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 006/2018, which can be found on the NATS website. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/15

Operators of Small Unmanned Aircraft (drones) in the London area should note that the dimensions of Restricted Area EG R157 have changed. Details of the amended area can be found on the NATS website. SW2018/006

In this latest edition of CHIRP, we cover: – Distractions, changes in routine and checklists – Post maintenance flight tests – Practice Forced Landings away from an airfield – Cessna seat latches, and much more. Read all about it. SW2017/221

The Report by the UK Airprox Board (Blue Book 32) provides analysis of 2016’s incidents. It includes observations and lessons – incidents are broken down by aviation sector, airspace, risk distributions, incident rates and causal factors – and a short catalogue of 2016 Airprox. http://www.airproxboard.org.uk/Reports-and-analysis/Annual-Airprox-summary-reports/ SW2017/220

We are currently consulting on our statutory charge proposals for 2018/19. For more information, and to submit comments, please view the consultation. All comments must be received before the consultation closes on 8 February 2018. SW2017/216

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a national ceremony to mark Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph, central London on 12 November 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M084/2017 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/209

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Wales Rally GB 2017 at various sites in Wales and England between 27 and 29 October 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M083/2017 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com.  Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/205

We are seeking views on the CAA’s proposed guidance to NERL in preparing its business plan for Reference Period 3 (RP3). For more information, and to submit comments, see consultations.caa.co.uk. All comments must be received before 10 November 2017. SW2017/196

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrows display at Rhyl, Denbighshire on 27 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/173

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Biggin Hill Airshow between 17 and 20 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 065/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/162

Restriction of Flying Regulations for events in The Solent and Portsmouth on 16 August 2017. Restricted Airspace is detailed by NOTAM and in Briefing Sheet under ‘Airspace Restrictions’ (dated 15/08/2017) in ‘News’ column. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/156

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Biggin Hill, Kent on 19 and 20 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/154

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrows display at Herne Bay, Kent on 19 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/153

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Eastbourne, Sussex, on 18, 19 and 20 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/151

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Fowey, Cornwall on 17 August 2017. Details of Airspace Restrictions by NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/151

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Eastbourne for Airbourne 2017 Airshow between 16 and 20 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 060/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/149

Restriction of Flying Regulations for V Festival, Weston Park, Staffordshire, between 18 and 21 August 2017. Details of Restricted Airspace in NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 053/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/148

Restriction of Flying Regulations for V Festival, Hylands Park, Essex, between 18 and 21 August 2017. Details of Restricted Airspace in NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 048/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/147

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Headhcorn Combined Ops Airshow at Lashenden/Headcorn Aerodrome on 19 and 20 August 2017. Details of Restricted Airspace in NOTAM and in AIC Mauve 040/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/146

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, on 11 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/144

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Blackpool, Lancashire on 12 and 13 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AICM064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/143

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Cowes, Isle of Wight, on 4 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/137

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Lyme Regis, Dorset, on 10 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/136

Restriction of Flying Regulations for visit of USS George H W Bush between 27 July and 1 August. Restricted airspace at Stokes Bay in The Solent. Details by NOTAM and in Briefing Sheet under ‘Airspace Restrictions’ in ‘New’ column. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/135

UKAB’s June 2017 summary focuses on Airprox incidents resulting from stretched military ATC units and incidents in and around the visual circuit. ‘Airprox of the Month’ relates to an incident at North Wield where a C152 conducting a very wide downwind track came into conflict with a PA28 joining downwind/base leg. The lesson is that […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Old Warden (Shuttleworth) Bedfordshire on 6 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/132

Restriction of Flying Regulations for MTV Crashed event at Plymouth on 27 and 28 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in Briefing Sheet, under ‘Airspace Restrictions’ in ‘New’ column. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/131

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Swanage, Dorset on 4 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/128

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Falmouth, Cornwall on 9 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M064/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/127

Restriction of Flying Regulations at East Kirby, Lincolnshire for airshow on 5 August 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M039/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/124

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear on 21, 22 and 23 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/110

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at East Fortune, East Lothian on 22 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/109

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows Display at Royal Air Force Honington, Suffolk on 20 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/108

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Holkham, North Norfolk on 23 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/107

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Royal Event at Edinburgh on 4 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M055/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/106

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Royal Air Force Marham, Norfolk, 20 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. To view the AIC, click on ‘Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs)’ from the link above, then choose ‘Mauve (M)’ from the index on the AIC […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Royal Air Force Cranwell, Lincolnshire on 21 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. To view the AIC, click on ‘Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs)’ from the link above, then choose ‘Mauve (M)’ from the index on […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, Northamptonshire on 16 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. To view the AIC, click on ‘Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs)’ from the link above, then choose ‘Mauve (M)’ from the index […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships between 1 and 17 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M034/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. To view the AIC, click on ‘Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs)’ from the link above, then choose ‘Mauve (M)’ from the index on the AIC […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Duxford, Cambridgeshire on 9 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/91

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Swansea on 1 and 2 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/86

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Goodwood, West Sussex on 29, 30 June and 1 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/85

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on 20 and 21 June 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M021/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/84

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Glastonbury Music Festival 2017, Somerset, between 18 and 26 June 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M022/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/83

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Wales National Air Show in the vicinity of Swansea between 30 June and 2 July 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M019/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/82

This edition of CHIRP FEEDBACK covers how a pilot’s seat sliding backwards after take-off very nearly resulted in an accident. Unfortunately, an accident did occur when a pilot was a victim of the condition known as ‘confirmation bias’. It also discusses transponders, how to get the best out of Air Traffic Control and how to get […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on 24 June 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/79

Restriction of Flying Regulations for RAF Cosford Airshow between 9 and 11 June 2017. Restricted airspace at Cosford, Shropshire. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M026/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/78

Restriction of Flying Regulations for the rehearsals of HM The Queen’s Birthday Flypast between 14 and 16 June 2017. Restricted airspace in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M023/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/77

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Trooping the Colour on 17 June 2017. Restricted airspace in Central London. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M017/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/76

Restriction of Flying Regulations for HM The Queen’s birthday flypast on 17 June 2017. Restricted airspace in Suffolk, Essex, London, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M032/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/75

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows display along the sea front at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, on 17 and 18 June 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M031/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/69

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Duxford Air Festival, Duxford Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire, on 27 and 28 May 2017. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M009/2017. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2017/68

This information notice notifies all persons who may be associated with National Qualifies Entities (NQEs), or who may use their services, of the intended role and scope of the privileges granted under the CAA approval. It will also provide additional guidance on the CAA’s expectations with respect to the assessment process and the standardisation considerations […]

The number of Airprox incidents involving general aviation aircraft in the UK has been steadily increasing for a number of years. Spring usually sees a particularly sharp increase as the weather improves. The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has now launched an awareness campaign to remind pilots of how to minimise the risk of being involved […]

UKAB’s March 2017 summary focuses on Airprox incidents in and around the visual circuit. ‘Airprox of the Month’ relates to an incident at a busy A/G airfield where multiple types using multiple runways in poor weather meant that options quickly became limited for one pilot. SW2017/56

Issue 7 of Form SRG1320, for applications to operate Small Unmanned Aircraft in UK airspace, has been published. Applications made with Issue 6 are no longer accepted and will be returned to the applicant. SW2017/54