General aviation news archive for October 2014
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Overflight restrictions removed for gyroplanes

31 Oct 14
The CAA has today announced it will withdraw the ‘overflight restriction’ from the ‘Permit Operating Limitations’ of factory-built, type-approved gyroplanes. The move comes after careful consideration of the risks, which the CAA said had left it confident that the appropriate levels of safety could be achieved.
CAA launches listing of large firework displays
30 Oct 14
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has once again launched a dedicated webpage informing pilots of large firework displays which may affect their flight.
Airworthiness change for "Annex II" aircraft
30 Oct 14
The need for UK regulatory validation for airworthiness design changes, originally approved overseas, to a range of UK-registered aircraft types is to be scrapped, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced.
Garmin launches new European FliteCharts

30 Oct 14
Garmin has announced expanded global aviation chart coverage with the latest release of European terminal charts, including instrument approach charts, SIDs, STARs, and airport diagrams.
The Flying Show approaching at Telford

30 Oct 14
The Flying Show will be held at The International Centre, Telford, on November 22-23. It’s an event that’s not to be missed for any aviator – whether you have been flying for 20 years, or if you’re wondering how to take the first step, there is plenty of information and advice available at The Flying Show to help you make your next move in the exciting world of light aviation.
New heliport opens in Nottingham

29 Oct 14
A new heliport has opened in Nottingham, just 10 miles from the city centre and is the East Midlands premier dedicated helicopter facility.
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