NEWS
Simplifying the ANO – how it affects you
FOR THE FIRST TIME in seven years an updated version of the Air Navigation Order has been published aimed at simplifying information for pilots. The last time the ANO was refreshed was in 2009, but this recent version has had the biggest update since 1989. Called ANO 2016, Tony Rapson, the Head of the CAA’s GA Unit said, it “formalises many of the changes we have already made since we took up the Government’s Red Tape Challenge and will help make the rules easier to understand”. The ANO 2016 provides the foundation
for a simpler and more proportionate approach to the regulation of many GA activities that fall under national (and not European) regulation. The structure has been changed to help pilots find the
information they need more easily. Scope, applicability and key definitions are now set out at the front and derogations (referred to as exceptions in UK) have been moved forward. Some terms have also been changed to match those used by
EASA and make rules clearer to understand, while sections now match up with the naming of regulatory functions, such as airworthiness, operations and licensing. There’s an easy-to-understand guide at
caa.co.uk/blogs/.
Future of airspace
HOW AIRSPACE MIGHT CHANGE in the future has become clearer following a consultation on revisions to the airspace change process. More than 1,000 people were contacted and
Do try not to drop in...
A QUICK REMINDER THAT it isn’t simply large airspace pilots need to be aware of, but also smaller aerodromes or active dropzones. Last May the pilot of a Cessna 152 flew through a group of eight parachutists above Chatteris Aerodrome (pictured). The pilot of
the DHC-6 aircraft that dropped the parachutists reported the incident. A tandem parachute instructor
who was in the air estimated that the Cessna came within 300ft of him. The pilot of the 152 said he mis-appreciated his position. Photo Chris Cook
presentations made to around 50 organisations, groups and companies since the consultation started in March. There were 110 responses to the consultation, from residents affected by aviation, industry, councils or other elected representatives, national representative organisations, the General Aviation community and from the MoD. The analysis of these responses and a summary of the new version of the process to be introduced has now been published and can be found at
consultations.caa.co.uk. On the whole, stakeholders were supportive of the
proposed process and draft guidance on the changes will be published for further consultation in spring 2017.
COST OF BUSTING REDS’ DISPLAYS
JUST A THOUGHT: Not only can you be charged for busting airspace, but you could also be charged for inadequate preparation for a flight if it leads to problems. A helicopter pilot who flew his Gazelle through a Red Arrows display was charged for both offences and fined £2,500 by Luton magistrates.
6 CLUED UP Autumn/Winter 2016
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