If you’re going to the Aero Friedrichshafen show this week and want to meet up with GAAC reps, then Ian Sheppard, our communications adviser (and researcher/writer for Aviation Week), and Chris Varley, our insurance adviser (of Approach Aviation Insurance), will be visiting the show and can meet at the GA Buyer Europe /AvBuyer stand (Hall […]
NPPF amendments You will be aware that we have been successful in getting a General Aviation paragraph in the all-important draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation closes on 10th May, and we want to ensure that the entire GA sector is backing our call to strengthen planning guidance for airfields in this country.
Dear All, For those who have not yet seen the change to our Government’s National Planning Policy Framework, the new paragraph added to this Policy is: 105. Planning policies should: f) recognise the importance of maintaining a national network of general aviation facilities – taking into account their economic value in serving business, leisure, training
Unlicensed Sites listed in the UK AIP The Civil Aviation Authority and NATS are conducting a survey to validate the list of various unlicensed airfields and aerial sporting activity locations published in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and depicted on CAA VFR charts. The reason for this survey is to establish whether existing published sites
Click here to sign the petition. Panshanger Aerodrome on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City was one of the most successful GA airfields in the UK and has been closed for three years. In October 2016, Welwyn Hatfield Council made a historic u-turn decision to amend their Draft Local Plan to include provision of an airfield at
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GAAC Board Member Andy Symons of the British Model Flying Association is taking part in a charity cycle ride around Loch Ness on Sunday 23rd April as part of his personal Fat to Fit program, last year Andy raised £600 for Help for Heroes by undertaking a “Million Step challenge”. This year Andy is raising
KEEP AIRFIELDS GREENFIELDS. Review Airfield Classification as Brownfield Sites Sign the petition here! In 2003 an ‘administrative oversight’ led to the deletion of planning protection from airfields being classified as brownfield sites. As a result, airfields are being closed by developers, breaking transport links and destroying significant areas of natural habitat within airfield boundaries. The
