CAA on General Aviation

Spring is now upon us and it’s time to start thinking about returning to flying! If you’ve had the winter off, we’re here to guide you through the important things to consider before getting back into your aircraft.For this episode we’re joined by James Shipp and Tom Gravett from the CAA General Aviation Unit to discuss pilot currency, aircraft airworthiness and airfield conditions.If you have any feedback or suggestions for areas that you’d like us to cover in this podcast, please get in touch at [email protected] informationSafety Animation – Returning to flying, pre flight checklistSafety Animation – Loss of Control: Stall and Spin AwarenessSafety Animation – Flying in CloudThe Skyway CodeSafety Sense Leaflet - Care of Passengers Safety Sense Leaflet – Loss of Control: Stall and Spin AwarenessClued Up – Weight and BalanceAstral Aviation Consulting Workshop – Skill Fade

As the temperatures drop in the winter months, there are a number of challenges that come with flying in cold and unpredictable conditions. For this episode, we’re joined by Joe Hadley and Richard Crockett from the CAA General Aviation Unit to cover the intricacies of winter flying. If you have any feedback or suggestions for areas that you’d like us to cover in this podcast, please get in touch at [email protected] links:Winter flying | Civil Aviation AuthorityThe Skyway Code | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)Flying in Winter - YouTubeSafety Sense Leaflet: Winter FlyingWinter weather — Astral Aviation ConsultingPre-flight planning - Airspace SafetyCarbon monoxide in general aviation Podcast on active carbon monoxide detectorsClued Up: Carbon MonoxideFlying with an active carbon monoxide detector - YouTubeNight rating for aeroplanesClued Up: Night FlyingClued Up Update: Night Flying

In this episode, we talk with the CAA’s policy lead on our project on cost sharing, we hear an update from Ed Bellamy on the Safety Sense Leaflet project and our latest published documents including Piston Engine Icing. We also talk with Justin Willcocks on good flight planning preparation along with references to advice and guidance and how to use the radio. Updates and resources mentioned in this episode:Cost sharing flights | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Safety Sense Leaflets | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) SSL: Aerodrome senseClued Up: Unstable ApproachesClued Up: Rejected Take OffsTrim runawaysTake off decisions - go or no go? - CAA Safety filesCAP1950 GA Landing IssuesArrivals, departures and RT — Astral Aviation Consulting SSL; Distraction and InterruptionSSL: Care of PassengersTake-off - Loss of Control — Astral Aviation ConsultingLandings - Loss of Control — Astral Aviation ConsultingStalling - Loss of Control — Astral Aviation ConsultingSpinning - Loss of Control — Astral Aviation ConsultingWheel spats - Loss of Control — Astral Aviation ConsultingLoss of Control — Astral Aviation Consulting SSL; RadiotelephonyGA Podcast: Talking RadiotelephonyRadiotelephony — AstralAviation...

We chat about the latest on our active carbon monoxide detector project. In particular our latest survey which we launched at AeroExpo in June. We also hear from members of the GA community on their thoughts on what sort of carbon monoxide detector they fly with and why. If you have any feedback or suggestions for areas that you’d like us to cover in this podcast, please get in touch at [email protected] links:General Aviation Pilot Survey - Flying with Active Carbon Monoxide Detectors 2023Further information on the work of the CAA on Carbon Monoxide is available via our website: Carbon monoxide in general aviation | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)Infographic on recommended active carbon monoxide detectors