(A)ircraft (O)wners and (P)ilots (A)ssociation en-gb Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:43:48 GMT http://www.aopa.co.uk/ 15 http://www.aopa.co.uk/images/xml.jpg http://www.aopa.co.uk/ TRAINING FROM UNLICENSED AERODROMESThe well-intentioned work of the Light Aviation Airports Study Group (LAASG) has left many questions unanswered.There have been many misconceptions about the Civil Aviation Authority’s proposals to allow ab-initio pilot training to be conducted from unlicensed aerodromes. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=ODQ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:42:49 The EASA FCL consultation deadline has been extended to 15 October 2008, which in theory should give us more time to consider the proposals.However, the EASA Ops rules are not expected until mid September which means only a month or so to consider both Ops and FCL together. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=ODM Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:53:26 A number of members have made comments to us about why we have asked for your help in responding to the Ofcom proposals.For clarification the consultation closing on 1 August, whilst primarily dealing with UHF has also identified 23 other bands for possible RSA. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=ODI Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:22:52 The information below requires your urgent attention as it will affect you.RESPONDING TO THE SPECTRUM FRAMEWORK REVIEW: PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTATION Ofcom - is responsible for authorising civil use of the radio spectrum which it achieves through the granting of wireless telegraphy licences under the Wireless Telegraphy Act. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=ODE Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:05:18 Please visit <a href="http://www.aopa.co.uk/downloads/laasg_reply.jpg" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>www.aopa.co.uk/downloads/laasg_reply.jpg</u></font></a> to view the letter. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NzE Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:12:59 A new website has just been launched by the CAA, which allows pilots to report GPS anomolies.The site is called nano (navigation anomolies) <a href="http://www.nano.aero.Details" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>www.nano.aero.Details</u></font></a> of GPS anomolies can be entered anonymously or you can enter your details. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NzA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 The Consultation Document, the Notice of Proposed Amendment – (NPA) for EASA FCL was published by EASA for comment by the aviation industry on 5th June 2008 on its internet site: <a href="http://www.easa.europa.eu" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>www.easa.europa.eu</u></font></a>. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=Njk Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:21:10 Dear MemberYou will find on this site a copy of my letter to Mike Bell dated 27 June 2008.You will note that it does not ask him to withdraw the LAASG consultation but to "consider whether it is sensible to continue with the LAASG consultation" in light of the European documents (also available on this website). http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=Njg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 Please refer to the following documents which are available for download:NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT (NPA) NO 2008-15 - “Essential Requirements for Civil Aviation Environmental Protection” available from <a href="http://www.aopa.co.uk/downloads/attachment4.pdf" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>www.aopa.co.uk/downloads/attachment4.pdf</u></font></a>Amending Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 in the field of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services and repealing Council Directive 06/23/EEC available from www. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=Njc Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:41:34 Following the recent publication of the June 2008 edition of ‘General Aviation’, there has been considerable reaction to the article relating to the mandatory carriage of ELTs after 1st July 2008. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjU Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 Erinaceous Group plc (in Administration) has today sold its interest in Shoreham Airport to Albermarle Shoreham Airport Limited.Albermarle Investment Syndicates already owns the commercial properties at Shoreham and the acquisition reunites the Airport into single control. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjQ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:58:06 It has been reported that Erinaceous, the parent company of Shoreham (Brighton City Airport) and Fairoaks has gone into administration.Although Shoreham has been closed it is hoped the flying will be resumed either later today or first thing tomorrow. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjM Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:38:41 The NATS – AIS Website User Guide is available to all AOPA members.If you want a copy of this useful guide just drop Mandy an email with your name, address and AOPA membership number to mandy@aopa.co.uk. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=Mjk Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:57:24 The Commission of The European Communities has released the document "An Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation".This can be accessed at <a href="http://www.aopa.co.uk/images/uploads/sustainablega.pdf" target="_blank"><font class="f13"><u>www.aopa.co.uk/images/uploads/sustainablega.pdf</u></font></a>AOPA members are invited to comment on this document by forwarding feedback to Martin Robinson at martin@aopa. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjI Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:04:56 Brussels, 30 January 2008 906/08 (Presse 24) The Council approves new aviation safey rules and extends the tasks of the European Aviation Safety Agency The Council approved all the European Parliament's second reading amendments to the proposal for a regulation on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing the European Aviation Safety Agency (3697/07 and 16333/07). http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:38:48 Dear Sir AIC have passed on your query for comment.You may wish to contact the EUROCONTROL Mode S team mailto:modes@eurocontrol.int to establish the latest situation but the CAA's understanding of the Mode S carriage requirements in Europe is detailed below. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTk Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:35:17 NPPLREVISED REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS POST 31 JANUARY 2008As from your next revalidation (which must be completed before 30 June 2009), all Class Ratings on NPPLs will have a 24 month validity period. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTg Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:34:04