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The Air Traffic Services (ATS) licensing application forms have been updated with a host of improvements and to provide greater guidance for applicants. Following a four-week transition period, the latest versions must be used from 09 August 2021; older forms submitted after this date will be rejected. The following forms have been amended and published […]

The CAA has published CAP 1781 and CAP 1781b as guidance in support of how airports might mitigate the effect of the removal of conventional navigation aids from December 2022. From this date, NATS plan to commence decommissioning of DVOR, DME and NDB sites. The two CAPs offer the use of RNAV Substitution as one […]

The CAA has published a comment on EASA Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2021-07, ‘Regular update of CS-ETSO’.   Read our response to the NPA 2021-07: CAA comments on NPA 2021-07. Read NPA 2021-07 on the EASA website SW2021/148

The latest infringement occurrence narrative from the Airspace & Safety Initiative looks at an infringement of the Newcastle Control Area (CTA). It includes air traffic control and pilot perspectives, causal and human factors and threat and error management analysis – as well as links to pre-flight planning resources. Read Infringement of the Class D Newcastle […]

The Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) certificate has been updated to include the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 and Ofcom requirements. Previously issued ROCC certificates will remain valid and holders do not require re-issue of this certificate unless it has been lost, (for which a fee will be incurred). There will be new procedures coming […]

The UK CAA will release an exemption, pursuant to Article 71(1) of UK Reg (EU) No. 2018/1139 as retained (and amended in UK domestic law) under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, applicable to CAMO’s currently approved under (UK)Part-MG who have submitted their application to the CAA for a (UK)Part-CAMO approval by 24 September 2021. […]

Two organisations have surrendered their Type Responsibility Agreements (TRAs). The aircraft that were covered by these TRAs will be unable to maintain their Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) unless a new TRA is agreed.   The aircraft types affected are: Miles aircraftAuster and Beagle aircraft (not Pup)   The CAA will assess an individual or organisation […]

GPS (or Required Navigation Performance) approaches in the UK change today (25 June) as the UK is leaving membership of the European EGNOS and Galileo programmes. Please view our Clued Up: GPS Approaches article that explains the changes and implications. SW2021/142

Issue 4 of CAP 747 Mandatory Requirements for Airworthiness has been amended to include CAA ADs G-2021-0001 R1, G-2021-0002 R1, G-2021-0003 and G-2021-0004 in Section 2, Part 1 and to include the Decision not to Adopt FAA AD 2020-26-16 in Section 2, Part 2. Section 1, Part 1 of CAP 747 provides flowcharts to assist […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships daily from 26 June to 13 July 2021. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M036/2021 at www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones SW2021/140

We have published a new edition of CAP 1721 Alternative Means of Compliance.  The Revision history highlights the changes.

This SkyWise is to advise that The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021 No. 614) came into force on 16th July 2021. SI 2021 No. 614 makes amendments to: UK Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air operations); UK Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723 (Acceptance of third country certification of pilots); and UK Regulation (EU) […]

This SkyWise is to highlight a change to the UK (EU) Aircrew Regulations so that pilots with a licence issued under the Air Navigation Order and who hold a valid SEP, SLMG, SSEA or TMG Class Rating(s) can now fly UK (G) registered Part 21 aeroplanes. Holders of a licence with a SEP Class Rating […]

Changes in application process – Professional Licence issue (CPL, CPL(A)/IR, CPL(H), CPL(H)/IR, and ATPL(A)/ATPL(H). A new Professional Issue Online Application form for CPL,CPL IR and ATPL issue is now available to use for applicants who have not previously used our eLicensing system. Please note that from 16 June all applications for professional licence issue must […]

The Aeronautical Data Policy and associated Aeronautical Data Template have been updated (release 5.0). Read Aeronautical Data Policy Minor clarifications have been added to the policy document whilst numerous improvements to the data template should assist the completion process. Originators are advised to use the new format immediately, but projects already in the older sheet […]

Following a number of recent events at Heathrow where aircraft have experienced pitot blockages after a period of inactivity, we have issued advice to industry on aircraft checks and crew awareness. See Safety Notices:SN-2021/014SN-2020/013SN-2021/012 SW2021/130

Added guidance from the Airspace Infringement Working Group covers more aspects of successful pre-flight preparation and planning: Contingency planning, UK FIS and incorporating Frequency Monitoring Codes. Read Pre-flight planning – Airspace Safety

The Luton Local Airspace Infringement Team and RAF Halton and have written a new hot-spot narrative to help prevent infringements of the RAF Halton ATZ. Read more: airspacesafety.com/hot-spot-narratives/ The Flight Hub Join Rachael Caston (head of the Airprox board) and GA pilots Matt Lane and Ellie Carter for an online panel discussion on Wednesday 16 […]

We have published Economic regulation of NATS (En Route) plc: further update on approach to the next price control review (NR23) (CAP2160). This document follows on from the December 2020 Consultation (CAP1944) and March 2021 Update (CAP2119) and provides further details in relation to the next NERL price control review (NR23), including: our current view on the timetable; guidance for NERL […]

PPL e-Exams Flight Planning and Performance (Aeroplanes) Workbook Revision 2 will be available in the PPL e-Exams system ‘Documents tab’ under ‘Workbooks’ from AM Thursday 10 June 2021. Rationale for minor changes to Workbook: Part of continuous improvement and stakeholder feedback. Makes performance graphs easier to use by changing their page orientation/size to provide more […]