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Controlled Airspace

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Infringements of Controlled Airspace are a hot topic within General Aviation, and reviewing real-life experience can provide useful learnings for students and the more experienced pilots alike.  Here's the CAA analysis of an infringement of the  Luton Zone that is well worth a read.  As a result of this aircraft being in the wrong place commercial flights were disrupted to avoid further safety risks.  The Pilot was prosecuted and fined over £7000.

  • Take time over planning, make sure you plot your route with care;
  • Check your equipment - make sure your compass reading is correct;
  • Undertake a gross error check;
  • Beware conformation bias - make sure that waypoint is correct;
  • If in doubt communicate.

Headcorn Airfield BBQ – June 2017

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A great way to catch up with fellow flyers.  A BBQ, a beer and a chat about your latest experience.  We also offer short informal lectures to revise pilot skills.  On this occasion the subject was 'The Overhead Join'.

Open to all flying club members and their nearest and dearest you can swap stories, arrange future trips and learn from one of the instructor team or an experienced fellow pilot.  We are never short of stories to tell!