February 2026
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LAPL(A) to NPPL(A) Conversion Although CAA Form SRG 1190 for regrading one type of CAA-issued pilot licence to another may still be found on the Internet, due to CAA IT issues it should not be used
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Updated Standards Document 14 (A), V10
This document provides guidance on the requirements for the issue, revalidation and renewal of class and type ratings for single pilot aeroplanes. For type...
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Consultation on changes to the Pilot Medical Declaration privileges The CAA have launched a consultation on changes to the privileges of the flight instructor and class rating instructor when
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December 2025
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LAPL recency requirements are changing October 2025 brought significant changes to UK Flight Crew Licensing, including updates to the UK Aircrew Regulation in relation to the Licensing and Training
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Halon-free Hand Fire Extinguishers Under UK environmental regulations, halon-based handheld fire extinguishers - specifically those containing Halon 1211 and Halon 2402 - must be replaced in
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November 2025
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UK Flight Crew Licensing Regulations – Webinar Recordings Following recent changes to UK Flight Crew Licensing Regulations, the CAAs General Aviation Unit hosted a series of webinars to explain the
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Update to CAP 740: UK Airspace Management Policy Issue 10 of CAP 740 is a complete re-issue. The document has been updated to incorporate strategic objectives within the Flexible Use of Airspace
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GASCo Performance Calculator GASCo have updated their Performance Calculator, and it’s now completely FREE to use!
It’s a handy web app that works beautifully on your PC, iPad, or iPhone. Just use
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sGAR: UK Set to enforce ETA Scheme from 25 February 2026 From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. Electronic Travel Authorisation strengthens border
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October 2025
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UK CAA’s General Aviation Strategy The UK CAA have published their new General Aviation strategy, which sets out our vision for a safe, innovative, and sustainable general aviation sector that
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September 2025
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Electric Trim runaways Trim runaway was a possible scenario identified by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch in a report into a 2017 Piper PA-31 fatal accident.
The pilot reported pitch control
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May 2025
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AIP GEN 3.4 - 3.2.6 Common Air-to-Air Channels for General Aviation Two channels 123.065 and 123.135 have been assigned for Air-to-Air communications. These channels should be used to share
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