Airfields Continue to Close…
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…
GAAC Board Meets at Private Flyer Event
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…
Latest Update on Aerodromes in the British Isles…
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…
FINN TV Interviews GAAC’s John Gilder
Please see the following link to this video: https://www.wearefinn.com/topics/posts/the-fight-to-save-airfields-for-future-flight/
GAAC Suggests Stronger Recognition for ‘Infrastructure’ in Planning
Please click HERE for the Press Release. You can also see this news covered in Business Travel News (BT News), the weekly newsletter.
CAA Publishes ‘Post-EASA’ Plan for GA
Following consultation with the GA community, the CAA has published CAP 2146, a Consultation Response Document entitled “UK General Aviation opportunities after leaving EASA”. The Summary of its resulting Change…
List of Airfields Under Threat Updated
Please follow this link to read the status of various airfields on the list, which is compiled and updated by John Walker on behalf of AOPA UK and the General…
Airfields are “Irreplaceable Infrastructure”
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…
CAA Urges Care in Resuming Flying
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…
Flight Plan Out of Lockdown?
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,…