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Aeronautical Information Service Operated by National Air Traffic Services. The site contains pre-flight self briefing forms and guidance, and an electronic version of the Flight Plan Form. Some areas of the site were still under construction at the time of this review.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch AAIB is part of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and investigates aircraft accidents and serious incidents in the UK. The site includes Formal Reports, monthly bulletins, details of procedures for reporting accidents and incidents, and Civil Aviation Regulations.
British Airways Safety Information System Site dedicated to the BASIS Safety Information System, developed by British Airways and now used by more than 100 carriers and organisations worldwide. Of interest to general aviators in that ‘The BASIS Story’ section of the site tracks the development of thinking on flight safety since the Second World War, and especially since 1989. Important steps were the realisation that ’near miss’ reporting was probably more important than actual incident reporting to the safety learning curve; and that human, as well as technical, factors should be given due consideration in developing a culture of safety.
British Helicopter Advisory Board Represents the interests of the civil helicopter sector in the UK, and in Europe through membership of the European Helicopter Association. BHAB promotes the role of helicopters for commercial, industrial, public transport and community use. The site contains technical information and guidelines, together with information on statutory operating standards, legislation and training.
Responsible for setting civil aviation standards. The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Regulation Group has wide-ranging oversight duties covering the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of aircraft; training, medical standards and licensing of flight crew; air traffic control services and aerodrome licensing; and consultation and liaison with national and international organisations.
The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme. Provides a totally independent and confidential reporting system for individuals employed in or associated with the UK commercial and General Aviation industries. The objective is to identify actual or potential accidents or incidents where human factors are a primary consideration. For more information on the work of CHIRP, see bottom of this page.
The CAA is the principle independent specialist aviation regulator. Responsibilities include Personnel Licensing, with the exception of non-professional glider flying, which is regulated under arrangements made by the British Gliding Association.
General Aviation Awareness Council The Council was founded to try to ensure that General Aviation activity in the UK remains healthy and expanding. GAAC objectives are to explain the nature of the GA Industry, promote its purpose and value, protect facilities and free airspace and ensure the future of all General Aviation sectors. The site contains a range of information, including education, aerodrome planning and environmental advice.
General Aviation Safety Council
HSE is the government agency responsible for regulating all aspects of risk in the workplace and work situations. The site publishes studies, reports, statistics and news releases. Primary access to information is via a search facility.
An invaluable site for aviators, giving UK and international weather forecasts, general information on weather and climate, and much more. The Met Office maintains an Aviation section under contract to the Civil Aviation Authority. Subject areas include UK national and international briefing services, aviation meteorology training, and information on SADIS, the SAtellite DIStribution system developed and operated by the Met Office on behalf of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Amongst other services to aviation, the Met Office provides guidance and information to NATS (National Air Traffic Services), including observer training for air traffic control centre staff and support to air accident investigations.
Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety PACTS is an associate Parliamentary Group with the objective of promoting air, road, rail and marine safety legislation to protect human life. The site contains documents on current policy issues, information on long-term research projects, accident statistics, news items and PACTS briefing and articles.
RAF Inspectorate of Flight Safety The Inspectorate of Flight Safety (RAF) was disbanded on 31st March 2002 and was replaced by the Defence Aviation Safety Centre (DASC). DASC is a tri-service executive arm of the Ministry of Defence Aviation Regulatory and Safety Board and is the MoD focus for Defence Aviation Safety issues.
The Royal Aeronautical Society is “the one multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community”. The Society has 20 Specialist Interest Group Committees and a Professional Standards Board which aims to establish, maintain, develop and recognise standards and membership grades in every aerospace sector. The site’s News page includes a section on General Aviation. The restricted Members Area of the site has not been reviewed.
The United Kingdom Flight Safety Committee UKFSC is an independent committee made up of airlines, regulators, unions and experts from most industry disciplines, and operates under conditions of confidentiality so that flight safety issues can be discussed in the frankest possible manner. The site contains a diary of events, including Flight Safety Officer familiarisation courses. The Library section offers a wide range of videos, publications and CD-ROMs. The restricted Privileged Info section of the site has not been reviewed.
The National Private Pilots Licence Site dedicated to the new National Private Pilots Licence, obtainable from 20th July 2002. Many of the sites listed in our UK Sports Governing Bodies and Organisations section also carry information on the NPPL in the context of their own specialist sectors.
UK Sports Governing Bodies & Organisations
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Represents the views of pilots and aircraft owners and is a member of the International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots which has a total membership of 400,000 in 50 countries. The web site includes regular updates on the legislative environment and issues affecting General Aviation.
The Air League was founded in 1909 to promote the cause of British aviation, including defence, air transport, the aerospace industry and General Aviation. The League was the prime instigator of the Air Training Corps. The Air League Educational Trust is a registered charity offering education and training scholarships and burseries to young people. The Air League also supports the work of The Associate Parliamentary Aerospace Group (APAG), which represents the three main parties in the Houses of Parliament and brings politicians and the aviation sector together for discussion of topical aerospace issues. The web site covers the full range of activities, and there is a free e-mail service for notification of events, lectures, etc.
BAeA is the national governing body responsible to the Royal Aero Club of great Britain for organising powered and glider competitions within the UK. The association also runs aerobatic training camps and judging seminars. The site contains event and results listings, information on the structure of contests and the various levels of entry, together with competition safety guidelines. Also includes archive photos and much more.
British Balloon and Airship Club BBAC exists to promote hot air ballooning, gas ballooning and airship flying. The site contains information on training, licensing, legislative, and behavioural and safety guidelines in the form of a Code of Conduct. The restricted Members Area of the site has not been reviewed.
Comprehensive site carrying information on the sport, instruction, clubs and competitions. There is also a section on the National Private Pilots Licence (and see www.nppl.uk.com).
British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Comprehensive site covering unpowered and powered hang gliding, paragliding, parascending and paramotors. The BHPA oversees pilot and instructor training standards, runs coaching courses and provides technical support on airworthiness standards, etc.
British Medical Pilots Association Membership open to doctors, dentists, veterinarians and nurses who have held a flying licence of any type. The site contains general information together with information on events and meetings and a Latest News section.
British Microlite Aircraft Association The BMAA is the UK body representing microlite flyers and has delegated powers to control training and airworthiness. The site includes information on the National Private Pilots Licence (and see www.nppl.uk.com) and technical support, alongside clubs, schools and airfields.
The BPA organises, governs and furthers the advancement of Sport Parachuting in the UK, has 35 affiliated Clubs and around 35,000 members. The site contains guidelines on entry into the sport and progress through the hierarchy of qualifications, together with information on Drop Zones, events and competitions.
British Women Pilots’ Association BWPA members are drawn from all areas of aviation, and include student pilots, recreational flyers, commercial pilots, military pilots and flying instructors. The Association has a primary aim of encouraging women to fly and providing a voice for the opinions of women in aviation. The site contains legislative and aviation information, information on events, group visits, flying weekends, training courses and career guidance.
Membership open to farmers, foresters or landowners who own aircraft, operate airstrips or have an interest in aviation. The Association organises visits, meetings and study tours within the UK and abroad, and a stated objective is to provide advice and technical assistance to members wishing to establish their own landing strips.
Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators GAPAN is a City Livery Company with membership drawn from military and civil professional licence holders and private licence holders in every area of General Aviation, sporting and private aviation. The Guild fosters the sound education and training of pilots and navigators and seeks to maintain the highest standards of air safety.
Helicopter Club of Great Britain Promotes safe and considerate flying, represents the interest of club members on various committees and organises events throughout the year, including the British Helicopter Championships. The restricted Members Area of the site has not been reviewed.
LFA is open to those working in the legal profession who share an enthusiasm for aviation in general and private flying in particular. The public area of the site contains background information and forthcoming events. The restricted Members Area of the site has not been reviewed.
The Light Aircraft Association Formerly The Popular Flying Association. The LAA is the UK’s representative body for amateur aircraft construction, and recreational and sport flying. Includes information on the National Private Pilots Licence (and see www.nppl.uk.com).
The Popular Flying Association See The Light Aircraft Association above.
The Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom The Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom is the national co-ordinating body for Air Sport in the United Kingdom and aims to promote and protect all forms of recreational and competitive air sport. The site contains general information and links to all member organisations.
UK Guild of Air Traffic Control Officers Professional body representing Air Traffic Control Officers, concerned with ensuring proper training, qualifications and licensing, and offering professional and technical advice to a wide range of organisations.
The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme [CHIRP] Incident reporting programmes have proved to be valuable tools in the identification of safety related issues and the definition of corrective actions. In the specific case of incidents involving human error, the availability of an independent, voluntary, confidential reporting medium has provided valuable additional information to that available through formal or mandatory reporting systems.
The CHIRP Charitable Trust The UK Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme, more commonly known by the acronym CHIRP, has been operating since 1982 and is a totally independent organisation, with management and fiscal responsibilities held by an independent Board of Trustees, thus enabling it to make an effective contribution to the resolution of important safety related issues in the UK.The Programme is funded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, which in turn is funded by industry, and currently consists of four sections:
Air Transport (commercial pilots, licensed ATCOs and engineers) Cabin Crew General Aviation Maritime (funded by the Department for Transport)
Each section of the Programme has its own Advisory Board, the role of which is to provide counsel on the most appropriate way in which specific issues might be resolved and to advise the Trustees on the performance of the Programme. Information is provided to the Advisory Boards on a confidential basis and all means of identifying the individual reporter are removed from reports prior to any discussion. CHIRP employs a permanent staff of five, including a full-time Chief Executive, Mr Peter Tait and is located on the QinetiQ Site at Farnborough.
The Programme CHIRP
currently receives confidential incident reports from commercial licensed
pilots, air traffic controllers, licensed engineers, approved maintenance
organisations, design and production organisations, cabin crewmembers and all
GA communities within the UK.
For more information on the Programme, contact: The
CHIRP Charitable Trust, Building Y20E, Room G15, Cody Technology Park, Ively
Road, Farnborough, GU14 0LX.
The General Aviation Safety Council [GASCo] GASCo is a charitable body whose object is to foster the development of General Aviation in the United Kingdom along safe lines by encouraging competence, safety and good airmanship among General Aviation pilots and operators and all concerned with General Aviation activities. General Aviation includes all forms of aviation other than airline operation, and military operations.
Contacts: GASCo Office: Rochester Airport,
Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD.
Flyontrack and Editor’s
Office:
Coombe Cottage, Colway Cross, Bishops Teignton, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14
9TJ. The GASCo website: www.gasco.org.uk
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