WELCOME


A SAFE RETURN TO THE SKIES


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s Spring officially started on 19th March this is also the time of year when the weather starts to become less unpredictable and taking flight is more manageable than in the winter months. However it is still important to heed unexpected weather changes at this time of year before, hopefully, the summer sunshine and warmth returns. For some members of the UK General Aviation community it will have been many months since your last flight and with this in mind, we have pulled together what we hope to be a useful resource. Sharing safety information and highlighting specific and relevant topics to you to aid your safe return to the skies.


Not only are there aviation safety considerations but health considerations too. Although lockdown restrictions are easing the threat of coronavirus is still with us and it is important that when planning a return to flying, be that solo or with an instructor, attending a flying school, or even just being in the hangar that we are all aware of keeping a distance and wearing PPE where appropriate to do so and in line with government guidance.


Sophie O’Sullivan, Acting Head, General Aviation Unit


Publication content Unless expressly stated as CAA policy, the views expressed in Clued Up Return to Flying do not necessarily reflect the policy of the Civil Aviation Authority. Articles are intended to stimulate discussion.


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Consultant Editor Nick Wall


Thanks to contributors to this issue Jennie Lyons; Candia Blenkiron; Lyndon Griffiths; Ed Bellamy; David Phillips; Terry Kent; Nigel Rhind; Irv Lee; Brian Barr/ Simon Finlay


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