<p><strong>NPA 2017-05(A) Introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of drones </strong></p> <p>The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began the process to create a regulatory framework for the operation of drones in 2015, when in August they published the A-NPA 2015/10 – “Introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of drones”. This document … Read More
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Update on EASA regulations
GBR Medals at the Indoor Duration European Championships
<p>The GBR Indoor Duration (F1D) team of Mark Benns, Martin Judge & Anthony Hebb have taken the Team silver medal again at the FAI Championships that finished today. Anthony Hebb's Individual bronze medal was the icing on the cake! Well done Mark, Martin & Anthony!</p>
Update on EASA Prototype Rules and UK Government Launches Consultation on ‘Drones’
<p><strong>European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Prototype Rules</strong></p> <p>The second of four scheduled EASA ‘Expert Group’ meetings to discuss and refine the ‘Prototype Rules’ took place in Cologne on 14<sup>th</sup> December. Areas covered included possible differentiation of commercial/recreational operations, requirements for registration, electronic identification and age restrictions. The next meeting will take place on the 23<sup>rd</sup> … Read More
Update on EASA Prototype Rules
<p>At a meeting on 10<sup>th</sup> November, the Transport & Tourism Committee (TRAN) of the European Parliament backed plans for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to be granted the competence to regulate unmanned aircraft below 150Kg, including model aircraft.</p> <p>The TRAN Committee also backed plans requiring some form of mandatory registration and identification for all … Read More
EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft – Update
<p>The rulemaking team at EASA have asked me to notify members that the deadline for feedback on the Prototype Rules was 15th October. We understand that they are still receiving dozens of emails per day, mainly from the U.K! Thank you to all those members who provided constructive feedback.</p> <p>The formal feedback response submitted to … Read More
FAI & Europe Air Sports – Update on EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft
<p>Europe Air Sports and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale have issued a joint update on the latest position with EASA's Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft which you can view here: <a href="https://www.bmfa.org/Portals/0/xNews/uploads/2016/10/11/EAS%20&%20FAI%20Statement%20on%20the%20EASA%20Prototype%20Rules%20for%20Unmanned%20Aircraft%20-%2004-10-2016%20V2.pdf">EAS & FAI update</a></p>
Threat to Model Flying from European Regulation – EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft
<p>The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently launched its ‘Prototype Rules’ for the regulation of ‘unmanned aircraft’ throughout Europe. In their current form, the proposals represent a serious threat to model flying as we know it which I cannot understate. You can read the ‘Prototype Rules’ and the ‘Explanatory Note’ here: <a href="https://www.easa.europa.eu/easa-and-you/civil-drones-rpas">https://www.easa.europa.eu/easa-and-you/civil-drones-rpas</a></p> <p>The … Read More
A World Championship Team Bronze Medal for GBR in Stand-off Scale!
<p>Congratulations to our GBR F4H Radio Controlled Stand Off Scale team on their team bronze medal at the recent World Championships held in Ploiesti, Romania.</p> <p>Team members Mick Reeves, Richard Crapp & Dave Toyer with Team Manager, Stephen Kessel, worked very hard to ensure that they stood on the podium at the F4H World Championships … Read More
The 2016 RAeC Queen’s Air Race Challenge Cup
<p><a name="_GoBack"></a>The 2016 RAeC Queen's Air Race Challenge Cup</p> <p>Her Majesty The Queen approved the gift of the trophy to the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom (RAeC) in 2010 and competitions were held in 2011 (British Aerobatic Association), 2012 (British Microlight Aircraft Association) and 2013 (British Balloon & Airship Club). The trophy is … Read More
GBR Medals at 2016 Freestyle Helicopter European Championships
<p>Yes, medals, plural! The GBR F3N team of Duncan Osbourn, Dave Fisher, Steve Gerrard and Junior Aaron Cole have won the Team Gold medal at the 2016 FAI F3N European Championships.</p> <p> Duncan took the Individual Bronze medal and the cherry on the cake was young Aaron Cole in his first outing on the GBR team … Read More