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Drone mid air conflict awarenesss
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The CAA and the UK Airprox Board have made it clear that the number of reported airprox with drones (also known as unmanned airborne systems, UAVs, etc) is increasing year on year. The government is introducing legislation regarding drone operation near ‘protected airfields’, which by definition does not include most air sport…
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European law requires all aircraft operating in UK airspace that need to carry a radio to be equipped with 8.33 kHz capable radio equipment. The CAA has reminded airspace users that they must not use a 25 kHz radio on an 8.33 kHz channel. There are temporary exemptions in place…
Read More2019 NATIONALS DATES ANNOUNCED
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Dates and venues have been confirmed for next year’s national championships. These are:- Club Class, Aston Down, 25th May to 2nd June 2019 18m and 20m Multi-Seat Classes, Husbands Bosworth, 13-21st July 2019 Open, Standard and 15m Classes, Lasham, 3-11th August 2019 Junior, Nympsfield, 17-25th August 2019.
Read MoreOfcom to issue aeronautical radio licences
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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advised that although it is currently contracted to administer radio licences for UK aircraft and ground stations on behalf of Ofcom, Ofcom has decided that in future it will issue aeronautical radio licences itself. The new arrangements are expected to be in place from…
Read MoreEurope Air Sports Newsletter May 2018
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The latest Europe Air Sports newsletter can be viewed here.
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