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Between 2 May and 30 August 2019 a number of airspace restrictions and a temporary danger area will be put in place over the English Channel to accommodate a large Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) conducting atmospheric research. Please visit our news alert for more information. SW2019/080

The Display Season 19 Post-Season Symposium will be held on 12 & 13 November 2019 at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. Closing date for applications 25 October 2019. Military personnel can apply through the MAA website, and civilian personnel can apply through the CAA website. Pre season Symposium DS19 Slides are on the CAA/GAU Website. SW2019/075

The fifth edition, amendment 13 March 2019 of CAP 393 The Air Navigation Order 2016 and Regulations has been published. Amendments to the Air Navigation Order are shown as explained in para 1.4 of the foreword. SW2019/066

The Red Arrows display at RAF Coningsby on 22 March 2019 has been cancelled and therefore there will be not be restricted airspace because of this. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. SW2019/065

We have created a new tab on occurrence reporting on our website in the event of a non-negotiated EU exit. Organisations that are required to provide mandatory occurrence reports should read this page. SW2019/061  

We have published today under CAA UK Official Record Series 5 our revised 13 Schemes of Charges that will be legally implemented with effect from 1 April 2019. The current 13 Schemes of Charges will be effective to and including 31 March 2019. SW2019/053

Issue 9 of the Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publication 2335 – Flying Displays and Flypasts has now been published. SW2019/041

This edition includes reports about 2 issues that have the potential to cause problems across the aviation sectors: GPS navigation – a useful tool when used appropriately Weight and balance – are we giving this enough attention? There are also 3 reports relating to ATC. Two of these demonstrate a need for dialogue and understanding […]

Two new forms for Flying Display directors are now available. These forms allow assessments of foreign qualifying aircraft and pilots to attend UK displays. SRG1328 is to be submitted by the FDD if they plan on having any foreign registered civilian aircraft or foreign civilian display pilots participating in a flying display at their event. […]

CAP1724 Flying Display Standards Document provides a single point of access to guidance for Display Authorised pilots (DAs) and Display Authorisation Evaluators (DAEs). It includes regulatory guidance material to enable DAs/DAEs to perform their tasks, discharge their responsibilities and maintain compliance with applicable aviation law.

Please note the closing date for applications for the Pre -Season Symposium on 5 & 6 March is 18th February 2019 and no applications can be made after this date. Civilian personnel can apply through the CAA website (this link will not work in Internet Explorer) and military personnel can apply through the MAA website. SW2019/23

We have published CAP1754 – General Aviation Strategy 2018-23 on our website. The updated 5-year General Aviation strategy compliments and supports both government and wider CAA strategy and is aimed at supporting and championing General Aviation in the UK. Please click here to access the report. SW2019/14

Following an earlier consultation, we have published edition 16 of CAP403 Flying Displays & Special Events. This focuses on organising and obtaining permissions for flying displays and includes the roles and responsibilities of Flying Display Directors. Display Authorised pilots (DAs ) and Display Authorisation Evaluators (DAEs) will be covered in a new CAP (CAP1724 Display […]

The UK Civil Aviation Authority Airspace Regulation Department has moved from CAA House in London to Aviation House near Gatwick Airport. If you require to contact the Airspace Regulation Utilisation Department they have moved to a new phone number of 01293 768202. Their email remains AROps@caa.co.uk. SW2019/06

Please Note Post Season Symposium DS18 Slides are now on the CAA Website.   SW2018/264

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Edinburgh on 30 December 2018 to 1 January 2019. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M100/2018 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com.  Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/263  

This new CAP will be available alongside CAP403 Flying Displays and Special Events, the aim being to ensure that the process of display pilot evaluation is standardised as far as is practicable. It provides guidance for Display Authorised pilots (DAs) and Display Authorisation Evaluators (DAEs) in areas such as preparation, standardisation and evaluations; and contains […]

We are working on the new edition of CAP 403, Flying Displays & Special Events: Safety and Administrative Requirements and Guidance. We have published a consultation and we welcome your comments by Friday 11 January 2019. Access and respond to this consultation. SW2018/252

We are currently consulting on our statutory charge proposals for 2019/20. For more information, and to submit comments, see www.consultations.caa.co.uk All comments must be received before the consultation closes on 7 February 2019.

The Display Season 19 Pre-Season Symposium will be held on 5 & 6 March 2019 at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. Closing date for applications 18 February 2019. Military personnel can apply through the MAA website, and civilian personnel can apply through the CAA website.   SW2018/239

The fifth edition, amendment 28 September 2018 of CAP 393 The Air Navigation Order 2016 and Regulations has been published. Amendments to the Air Navigation Order are shown as explained in para 1.4 of the foreword.

Restriction of Flying Regulations for ceremonies at Tower of London between 3 and 11 November 2018. Details by NOTAM and in briefing sheet on the NATS website. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/222

The 2018 post-season safety survey is designed to capture the reflections and feedback from those who have who participated in Air Displays this year. The feedback provided will inform the ongoing development of regulation to ensure the on-going safety of air display activity. The short survey has a maximum of 17 questions to answer depending […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Stokes Bay, Hampshire due to intended mooring of US Aircraft Carrier on the grounds of safety and security between 6 and 10 October 2018. Details by NOTAM. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/207

The Display Season 18 Post-Season Symposium will be held on 7 & 8 November at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. Closing date for applications 23 October 2018. Military personnel can apply through the MAA website, and civilian personnel can apply through the CAA website. SW2018/194

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Air Displays at Highclere, Hampshire on 8 and 9 September 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M084/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/190

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrows display at Ayr, Ayrshire on 1-2 September 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M071/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/183

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrows display at RAF Cranwell on 30 August 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M071/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/182

As part of the comprehensive review of civil air display safety following the tragic Shoreham Airshow accident, we have published an update to our response to AAIB Recommendation 2017-007.  

Restriction of Flying Regulations for the Red Arrows display at Whitby, North Yorkshire, on 12 August 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M071/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. Additional restrictions of different dimensions will apply for displays by the Red Arrows on certain days. SW2018/171

Attention all Balloon Operators and Balloon Pilots We have received several whistleblower reports and MOR submissions that would seem to indicate during this period of prolonged good weather, Commercial Pilots are breaching Flight Time Limitations (FTL). Please communicate to all Pilots the need to comply with FTL, and to ensure that appropriate rest periods are […]

As part of the comprehensive review of civil air display safety following the tragic Shoreham Airshow accident, we have published a response to AAIB Recommendations 2015-044, 2016-041, 2017-006 and 2017-007. SW2018/166

Restriction of Flying Regulations for East Kirkby Air Show, Lincolnshire, on 4 August 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M061/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/164

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrows display at East Fortune, East Lothian on 28 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M030/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all Drones. SW2018/163

We have published the Health and Safety Laboratory’s final report into Human Factors in Air Displays: Transfer of Behaviours and Error Path Study, which we commissioned. The research aims to enhance understanding of the error paths that lead to flying display accidents, focusing on SEP and JP aeroplanes. SW2018/159

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Carnoustie for Open Golf Championships between 15 and 23 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M046/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/141

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Duxford Flying Legends, Cambridgeshire, on 14 and 15 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M078/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/140

We have published a Display season 18 mid-season update, containing a number of observations in order to provide feedback on DS18 to Display Pilots, Event Organisers and Flying Display Directors. SW2018/139

Restriction of Flying Regulations for RAF 100 Flypast Rehearsals between 3 and 6 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC 043/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/126

Restriction of Flying Regulations for RNAS Yeovilton Air Show on 6 and 7 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M045/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/125

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Farnborough International Air Show 2018 between 9 and 23 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M044/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/124

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Southport Air Show, Merseyside on 6-8 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M041/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/123

The 2019 Pre-Display Season Symposium will be held on 5 and 6 March 2019. Further information will follow, and details of previous symposia are available on our website. SW2018/117

The dates of the next Flying Display Directors’ Accreditation Course will be 29-30 January 2019. The course is part of the FDD accreditation process, for which further information is available on our website. Details of the course will be notified on this page and in an alert once confirmed. SW2018/116

The 2018 Post-Display Season Symposium will be held on 7 and 8 November 2018 at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. Details are available on our website, and the closing date for applications is 23 October 2018. SW2018/114

Temporary Danger Areas for a SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft flight on 11 July 2018. Details by AIC Y073/2018 and NOTAM on the day of flight. SW2018/113

Restriction of Flying Regulations for a Red Arrows display at Llandudno, North Wales on 30 June 2018. Details by NOTAM and at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/111

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships daily from 30 June to 16 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M036/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/110

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Headcorn Battle of Britain Air Show at Lashenden Headcorn Aerodrome on 30 June and 1 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M034/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/109

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Plymouth, Devon on 30 June 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M033/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/108

Display Pilots and FDDs are reminded that pilots are not allowed to use PDA/DA privileges when arriving at an event unless they are arriving straight into a display or display practice (approved by the FDD). Arrivals or departures should be in accordance with the relevant aerodrome procedures, military command orders and relevant regulations (MAA regs […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Wales National Air Show, Swansea Bay from 29 June to 1 July 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M032/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/106

A series of airspace restrictions will be in place between 3-6 July and 10 July for a flypast commemorating 100 years of the Royal Air Force (RAF). Details by NOTAM and in AICs M043/2018, M049/2018 and M051/2015. Restrictions apply to all airspace users including drones. SW2018/105

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Weston Air Festival, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, on 23 and 24 June 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M017/2018. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/103

Our strategy sets out how we propose to contribute to the development of greater understanding and application of Human Factors (HF) knowledge to support Human Performance (HP) in the operational environment. It builds on previous versions; sets out what we want to achieve; lays out our strategic objectives; and describes the expected benefits and outcomes. […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show and rehearsals between 7 and 10 June 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M024/2018 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. Additional restrictions for a Jet Formation Display Team will be communicated separately. SW2018/93

CHIRP’s latest edition of GA FEEDBACK highlights two themes – supervision in training and fitness to fly. Plus covers the use of the SAFETYCOM frequency, managing portable electronic devices and much more. Read the latest issue here. SW2018/091

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Red Arrows displays at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on 16 and 17 June 2018. Details by NOTAM at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/83

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Abingdon Air and Country Show Flying Display at Abingdon Aerodrome, Oxfordshire on 5 and 6 May 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M008/2018 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/72

UKAB’s April 2018 summary has been published. The ‘UKAB monthly round-up’ includes an assessment of 19 incidents by the Board. SW2018/71

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle on 19 and 20 May 2018. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M021/2018 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. SW2018/70

As part of the comprehensive review of civil air display safety following the tragic Shoreham Airshow accident, the CAA has published updates to its responses to the following AAIB recommendations: 2015 – 045; 2015 – 046: 2015 – 047; 2017 – 009. SW2018/69

Restriction of Flying Regulations at Isle of Islay on 4 May 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. SW2018/68

Fully updated requirements and expanded guidance for operators of ex-military permit-to-fly aircraft. Reflects recent changes to this and CAP403 on air displays following recent investigations, including addition of SSAC operations. SW2018/64