Version 4 of the Skyway Code has been published. The code is designed to provide all pilots with quick and easy access to key information relevant to their flying. Access a searchable or printable version of the Skyway Code here.

The CAA is consulting on final proposed changes to the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) system. The Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) scheme was introduced in August 2016 to offer recreational pilots the option to self-declare to the UK Civil Aviation Authority that they are fit to fly according to DVLA Group1…

FI(S) refresher seminars during January 2024 are now available for bookings. You can read more and book here.  

The CAA has launched a consultation on their Charges Scheme for 2024/25, with the proposed changes due to come into effect on the 1 April, 2024. The CAA proposals include a general 5.3% increase with an additional 3% being used to support innovation, i.e a total increase of 8.3%. ‘Innovation’…

The Dunstable Regionals 2024 entries are now open. The competition takes place at the London Gliding Club 20-28 July 2024. The competition will be limited to 50 entries in two classes on a first come, first served basis. Any entries after this will automatically be put on to the waiting…

This seminar is required for the initial issue and the renewal of a FE(S) certificate under SFCL. 13th – 14th December 23 – Online 17th – 18th January 24 – Online View details and book here.    

Lookout is the primary method of collision avoidance in class G airspace. It’s important to recognise that effective lookout requires techniques supported by other attributes available to pilots, including electronic conspicuity. The BGA encourages the widespread use of traffic and collision warning systems in gliders, motor gliders and tugs. It…

AFE Flight Training News reports that the use of sailplanes in commercial pilot flight training programmes was one the presentations discussed at the 2023 European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) held in Portugal. Read more here.

The Gliding Centre has recently presented a short series of seminars on Human Factors topics, which have been made available to others as Zoom recordings. View Part 1 – Situational awareness View Part 2 – Decision making View Part 3 – Communication View Part 4 – Teamwork  

The October edition of UKAB INSIGHT looks at an Airprox involving an untraced motor-glider and a DA42 on an instrument approach to Oxford. The article highlights the risks to consider when transiting between two areas where the pilot does not have permission to enter either of them, and some considerations…