Laws and Rules
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19 Nov 18 advice re SPL & LAPL(S) on EU-exit with no EASA membership
BGA advice sent to SPL and LAP:L(S) holders by email 19 Nov 18
View DocumentAcceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-FCL
562 pages
View DocumentAccident and Incident Reporting Requirements
Laws and Rules Accident and Incident Reporting (compliant with EU Regulation on occurrence reporting)
View DocumentAdding a rating or privilege to an SPL or LAPL(S) - application
View DocumentAdding a rating or privilege to an SPL or LAPL(S) conversion - guidance
View DocumentAirworthiness Requirements
Laws and Rules Airworthiness Requirements
View DocumentAnnex II Types.
A list of Annex II Aircraft Types
View DocumentBGA Medical Requirements
Laws and Rules BGA Medical Requirements
View DocumentBGA Safety Management System Manual
BGA SMS Manual v10.2. Amended 1 Feb 18. Amendments in red.
View DocumentCAA Aircraft Registration Fees.
View DocumentCAA Aircraft Registration Home Page
All about registering aircraft with the CAA
View DocumentCAA Exemption 1269
Temporary exemption permitting pilots of EASA aeroplanes and TMGs to continue to fly those aircraft using a valid UK national...
View DocumentCAA IN-2013/018
CAA information about requirements for 8.33kHz channel-spaced radios
View DocumentCAA IN-2014/139
Flying Single-Seat Microlight Powered Sailplanes
View DocumentCAA Information Notice 2017/02 Re Specialised Operations
CAA IN 2017/02 describing CAA specialised operations requirements including a description of the scope of activity affected.
View DocumentCAA Information Notice re Carriage of Documents under EASA NCO and SPO
CAA Information Notice IN-2016/093
View DocumentCAA Medical Appeals Process
Link to CAA web site
View DocumentCAA Medical Guidance
Links to CAA web site
View DocumentCAA Radio Licensing Home Page
View DocumentCAA UK PPL Medical Declaration
CAA UK national PPL medical declaration Form
View DocumentCAP 413 - UK Radiotelephony Manual
CAP 413 - Radio Telephony
View DocumentCAP 747 - Mandatory Requirements for Airworthiness
View DocumentCAP 766: Light Aircraft Maintenance Programme (LAMP) - Aeroplanes
View DocumentCAP1369: Camera Mounts Guide
CAA document providing policy and guidance on mountimng small self-contained cameras on non-EASA aircraft which come under CAA regulatory control.
View DocumentCAP393: Air Navigation - The Order and the Regulations.
View DocumentCAP804 - Flight Crew Licensing
The UK requirements for pilot licensing and a guide to the new European Flight Crew Licensing requirements.
View DocumentCompetition Requirements
Laws and Rules Competition Requirements
View DocumentCross-Country and Airspace Guidance
Laws and Rules Cross Country and Airspace Guidance
View DocumentEASA Airworthiness FAQs
Links to EASA web site
View DocumentEASA medical requirements
View DocumentEASA Regulation 2042/20043 - Part M
Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval...
View DocumentEC Regulation 1178/2011 - The Aircrew Regulation
View DocumentEuropean Aviation Safety Agency
Link to EASA web site
View DocumentExamining Guidance
Laws and Rules Examining and Assessing Pilots and Instructors Guidance
View DocumentG-INFO Database
CAA aircraft registration database search engine
View DocumentGliding Aerobatics Badge Requirements
Laws and Rules Aerobatics Badge Requirements
View DocumentGliding Certificate and Endorsements
Laws and Rules Gliding Certificate and Endorsements requirements Updated 1 Oct 17 to include BGA CFE renewal recording details (in...
View DocumentGuidance for SPL and LAPL(S) Holders
BGA guidance for SPL and LAPL(S) holders - please refer to the Aircrew Regulation for details.
View DocumentInstructor Requirements
Laws and Rules Instructor Requirements v2.2 inc new BIC and updated FIC requirements
View DocumentInstructor Revalidation During the Opt Out from EASA Part FCL
A summary of the transition arrangements for instructor rating revalidation during the period of opt-out from EASA FCL.
View DocumentIntroductory and passenger flying
Laws and Rules Introductory and Passenger Flying Guidance
View DocumentLAPL Medical Certificate
A quick guide for pilots
View DocumentLinks to CAA web site
Links to CAA web site
View DocumentList of Authorised Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence Examiners
View DocumentManaging Flying Risk
Laws and Rules Managing Flying Risk guidance for ALL pilots Updated 3 Jan 19
View DocumentNCO SPEC sailplane towing generic risk assessment and checklist
Applicable to sailplane towing with EASA aeroplanes and TMG's
View DocumentNPPL website
NPPL (National Private Pilot Licence) applications
View DocumentOperational Regulations of the BGA
Laws and rules operational regulations
View DocumentPart-FCL Pilot Licence Conversion Application Form
For use by pilots applying to convert their existing sailplane qualifications to a Part-FCL LAPL(S) or SPL
View DocumentQualifying to fly self launching gliders
BGA guidance on self-launch training requirements updated in Aug 17
View DocumentRadio Guidance
Laws and Rules Radio Guidance
View DocumentRailways & Transport Act 2003
Legislation covering alcohol and drug use when flying
View DocumentReal-life Example of Mayday Radio Use
View DocumentSkyway Code
The CAA's Skyway Code is designed to provide private pilots with easy, quick access to the key information they need...
View DocumentSporting Badges and Diplomas Requirements
Laws and Rules Sporting Badges and Diplomas Requirements eg Silver, Gold, Diamond
View DocumentStandardised European Rules of the Air - SERA
Unamended copy of Regulation EC 923/2012 - for any amendments, please refer to the EASA website. Please note that the...
View DocumentThe Air Navigation Order 2016
View DocumentThe LAPL(S) explained
This CAA guide provides an example to the new look Part-FCL licence, with particular reference to the Light Aircraft Pilot...
View DocumentThe SPL explained
This CAA guide provide an example to the new look Part-FCL licence of the Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL).
View DocumentTrailer Guidance
Laws and Rules Trailer Guidance
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