Unless a dispensation has been given by the UK CAA, from the 30 Oct 25, UK registered aircraft must follow these planning rules: NCO.OP.140 Destination alternate aerodromes — aeroplanes For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command of an...
With effect from 30 Oct 25, the regulation that imposed an approach ban on Single-Pilot operators carrying out instrument approaches to below 800m RVR/VIS, without the use of additional equipment, was removed. Unless SOPs or the...
The UK CAA clarifies the treatment of minima during 2D CDFA approaches as follows: Paragraph (b) of GM1 NCO.OP.111 Aerodrome operating minima — 2D and 3D approach operations states that, “There is no MDH for an NPA...
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 to establish the required RVR for NCO operations may be found here: AMC2 NCO OP 110 Aerodrome Operating Minima The following link gives the underlying means used to calculate the RVR minima. GM3...
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...
