Please click here for the latest Aerodromes Update, compiled by John Walker, who comments: “The past year has seen the closure of both RAF Henlow airfield and RAF Linton-on-Ouse and the civilian aerodromes at Chiltern Park, Maypole, Oakley and Scatsta. It is expected that during 2022 the future of several more of the aerodromes listed […]
The Board of the General Aviation Awareness Council (GAAC) met at Wycombe Air Park (Booker Airfield) for its AGM and Board meeting on Friday 17th September 2021. This was during the Private Flyer event and the GAAC Board expressed thanks to the organisers for use of their Board Room and also for the provision of
Please see latest update as a PDF HERE as we take another step towards emerging from the shadow of Covid-19 and flying activity continues to increase… In September 2021, aviation trade events have started to be held again after a long hiatus. The Air Charter Expo (ACE) at London Biggin Hill Airport was a great
Please see the following link to this video: https://www.wearefinn.com/topics/posts/the-fight-to-save-airfields-for-future-flight/
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The GAAC has responded to a request to expand in detail on its response to the UK Government on its Planning White Paper. INTRODUCTION Last year the General Aviation Awareness Council (GAAC) submitted representations and recommendations in response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government’s (MHCLG’s) August 2020 White Paper consultation, ‘Planning for
Please see this CAA Safety Notice. This has been published following CAA consultation with GA stakeholders (through the GA Partnership, in which GAAC participates) since early March. As part of the easing of Covid restrictions in the coming weeks, from the 29th of March GA flying for non-professional purposes for solo pilots, or individuals flying
The UK Government has updated its website giving guidance of a return to recreational flying and training — 29 March for solo/family/bubble flying, and 12 April for non-professional training… Meanwhile, “No earlier than 21 June,” general Covid restrictions will be lifted but in the meantime “Hands – Face – Space” still applies. Let’s Stay Safe
In this week’s Business Travel News Marc Bailey, CEO of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) and a GAAC Board Member, previews the upcoming virtual BBGA annual conference. This will take place on Thursday, 4th March. He also reflects on the past year, with its last BBGA conference having been on the cusp
New GAAC Board Member Allie Dunnington, representing the British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA), explains the success of her weekly ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL sessions in a new article published on the GAAC website. Almost a year since everyone was pushed towards online meetings, and with many students grounded for much of that time, Zoom has become
