With effect from 30 Oct 25, the regulation (GM4 NCO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters) that imposes an approach ban on Single-Pilot operators carrying out instrument approaches to below 800m RVR/VIS, without the use...
From the 30th October 2025, the UK CAA clarifies the treatment of minima during 2D CDFA approaches. Paragraph (b) of GM1 NCO.OP.111 Aerodrome operating minima — 2D and 3D approach operations states that, “There is no MDH...
Use the following link to find how to convert a reported met visibility to an RVR. Conversion of Reported Meteorological Visibility to RVR/CMV
UK CAA Regulations for Airfield Operating Minima will be undergoing changes on 30 Oct 2026. The new regulations to estabilsh the required RVR for NCO operations may be found here: AMC2 NCO OP 110 Aerodrome Operating...
Following changes to controlled airspace in the south west, I’ve updated the standard routes to Cardiff and Gloucester. I’ve also added a new route to Exeter.
After several requests, I’ve included a diagram that indicates the antenna locations on the PA34-220T aircraft.
I have just added a short video of an L/VNAV approach to demonstrate how the Vertical Deviation Limit Indicators function.
I’ve just updated several pages to reflect recent developments. Firstly, “RNAV” approaches are now being renamed “RNP” approaches. More importantly, the CAA have now lifted their objections to the use of SBAS during LNAV/VNAV approaches. This...
The DEPARTURE chart from Oxford was amended on 23 May 2019. From that date, the waypoint BAMBO has been renamed BUGUP and this should be used for all departures routing to the south and west. Our...
I’ve added some guidance, in the Standards section, on how to perform the Take-off Checks. Click the previous link or use the menus to navigate to PA34 Tech/Standards/Take-off Checks.
