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We are sad to report that author and gliding coach Ken Stewart passed away on the 12th December 2024. The funeral will be held on Monday 6th January at New Southgate Cemetery, London at 12.00 noon. More details can be obtained from Mrs Lynn Stewart via WhatsApp 07712 153735.
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CAA ORS41 Decision re EASA Form 1
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The CAA has published its ORS41 Decision enabling approved maintenance organisations to use maintained components which have been released by EASA approved maintenance organisations on an EASA Form 1 until 31 Dec 2029. The ORS41 Decision can be viewed here.
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BGA Office at Christmas and New Year
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The BGA office will be closed for the Christmas holiday on the 24th December and reopen on the 2nd of January.
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Lookout is the primary method of collision avoidance in class G airspace. It is important to recognise that the limitations of the human eye means that effective lookout requires technique supported by other attributes available to pilots. You can help to keep yourself and others safe by making the most…
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EGR313 Scampton is a circle, 5 NM radius, centred on former RAF Scampton, that extends from the surface to an upper limit of 9500 ft altitude. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team display practice now takes place within EGD324A, so EGR313 is no longer required. The MoD has advised that…
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