CAA new Display Flying Standards Document released
CAP 1724, the Display Flying Standards Document has been released by the CAA. See more here.
CAA announced compulsory approval of maintenance programmes for ex-military National Permit to Fly aircraft
Please see details via the links here.
APPG-GA issue Terms of Reference and Call for Evidence for Airspace Inquiry
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation (APPG-GA) issued the following announcement on the Airspace Inquiry prompted by the CAA’s controversial recent approval of controlled airspace at Farnborough. 18th September 2018 Airspace Inquiry –...
CHAIRMAN’S NOTEBOOK – THE APPG AND UK AIR SHOWS
FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S NOTEBOOK THE APPG AND UK AIR SHOWS Members will probably have heard something about the recently formed All Party Parliamentary Group for General Aviation (APPG/GA) The Group has a website at...
CAA finalised MPD for Avon jet lifetime limits
The CAA has issued the finalised MPD effecting Avon jet engine life limits. The HAA made representations during the consultation period. The MPD is available via this link.
CAA relax restrictions on Jet Displays
The CAA Safety Notice removes some of the display restrictions for straight wing jet aircraft. The restrictions are not eased for swept wing aircraft. Details may be found in the following link.
Henlow Airfield future – consultation
We have been advised on a change of how interested parties can make their views known as detailed below. Henlow has a long history and is blessed with multiple grass runways which makes it...
Project Phoenix update on Panshanger
We have received the latest update on Project Phoenix, who have raised just over £10k for the first phase of the project. The money will go towards continuing the awareness campaign with the local...
New Look HAA
THE NEW LOOK HAA REFRESHING THE HAA ORGANISATION AND MODERNISING OUR APPROACH The Strategic Review We announced last December that the HAA Council had launched a Strategic Review. The aim of that review was...
CAA lifts grounding of UK civilian Hawker Hunters
Today, 6th July, the CAA has cancelled Safety Directive SD-2015/003, which prohibited UK-civil registered Hawker Hunter aircraft from flying. The full text of the CAA’s announcement is available here. If you do not wish to...