CAA General Aviation Programme Update 13 th November Rachel Gardner

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1 CAA General Aviation Programme Update 13 th November 2014 Rachel Gardner 1

2 These slides provide a high level summary status of the GA Programme This should be read in conjunction with other CAA information (e.g. Information Notice, Press Release, CAPs) EASA projects are collaborative endeavours with other National Aviation Authorities 2

3 Contents 1. GA Programme Overview 2. Projects Delivered 3. Current Projects 4. GA Programme Communications 3

4 1. GA Programme Overview 4

5 CAA General Aviation Programme Achievements CAA General Aviation Unit Formed a dedicated GA Unit that uses proportionate risk based regulation to support and encourage a dynamic GA sector Proactive engagement with EASA to benefit GA EASA taking a New Approach to GA UK as champion of proportionate and better regulation of GA taking a leading role in EASA change Head of GA Unit chairs EASA NAA GA Roadmap group and one of six strong EASA GA Task Force CAA technical experts on working groups to drive change Established the GA Programme Delivers the CAA and Government future vision for GA oversight - influenced by the Government's Red Tape Challenge CAA continuing to invest in the programme New GA Programme Manager has conducted a review and re-baseline of the programme to develop a plan which is realistic and achievable GA Programme Projects where the main beneficiary is the GA Community 5

6 GA Programme 128 Projects in four categories Airspace 11 Governance & Finance 6 EU / International 41 National 70 6

7 128 GA Projects in 3 states: Completed, In Progress & Future Airspace Completed 4 Airspace Future 2 Airspace In Progress 5 Gov & Fin Completed 2 Gov & Fin In Progress 4 National Completed 16 EU Future 14 EU In Progress 15 National In Progress 32 EU Completed 12 National Future 22 7

8 2. Projects Delivered 8

9 32 GA Projects Delivered All projects completed in line with the CAA Response to the GA Red Tape Challenge Only regulate directly when necessary and do so proportionately Deregulate where we can Delegate where appropriate Do not gold-plate Improvement 14 Deregulation 16 Create a vibrant & dynamic GA Sector Delegation 2 Projects Delivered 9

10 National Projects Delivered GA Policy Framework Developed Framework to deliver a better, transparent and more proportionate approach to the regulation of GA Final Policy to be published in November 2014 The framework has already allowed the first paid passenger flight in a Spitfire 10

11 All GA National Projects Delivered Provided the framework to delegate airworthiness oversight to GA Allowed pilot controlled runway lighting at licensed aerodromes Removed the need for aircraft owners to renew their permission for aircraft to carry military markings Allow aircraft owners to choose whether to use EN228 Mogas fuel in their aircraft where approved Relaxed the rules for handheld radios to be used in aircraft Deregulated all small single seat microlights less than 300Kg Allowed US / Canadian approved modifications to be installed in a non-easa aircraft in the UK without separate UK approval 11

12 Gyroplanes National Projects Delivered Since 2012 the following has been achieved through close working with the gyro community Removal of the over flight restrictions on type-approved gyroplanes Delegated some gyroplane regulation to other organisations Introduction of self fly hire of gyroplanes via clubs Improved training and testing standards 12

13 Licensing National Projects Delivered Reduced the Instrument Rating training requirement from full screens fitted to the aircraft to a pilot worn vision limiting device Made national pilot licenses valid for life Reduced the number of Private Pilot Licence exam questions by a third Conducted a review of the process undertaken to obtain a Private Pilot Licence in the UK Worked with industry to review the private pilot licence training syllabus to remove legacy requirements and ensure it is relevant for today s world. This now needs to be agreed with EASA and implemented. 13

14 Balloons All GA EU & International Projects Delivered Early implementation of EASA rules allowed increased the number of cost sharing participants permitted private pilots to carry out introductory flights (on behalf of an organisation) Established rules to permit the holders of third country licence to take part in EU competitions and flying displays* Designation of any powered sailplane as a Touring Motor Glider (TMG)* Increased the upper age limit for pilots of commercial balloon flights under EASA rule from 65 to 70 years of age* (no current age limit under UK law) Rationalised the revalidation requirements for balloon group ratings to permit revalidation on the largest balloon the pilot intends to fly *EU regulation effective from April

15 Training & Licensing EU & International Projects Delivered Published more licence conversions than any other member state enabling UK licence holders to get maximum credit for EASA licences Deferred the mandatory requirements for Registered Training Facilities to become Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) from April 15 to April 18 Reduced the audit frequency for ATOs providing private pilot training Enabled the continued use of revalidation examiner privileges - allowed authorised instructors to sign licences to revalidate SEP and TMG ratings by experience Allowed training for En-Route Instrument Rating (EIR) in a twin-engine aeroplane to be credited for Single-Engine EIR Allowed credits for similar types of aircraft ratings to also apply for instructor ratings Allowed an examiner to test a student to whom he has given instruction* Made seaplane rating revalidations more proportionate* *EU regulation effective from April

16 All GA All GA Finance & Governance Projects Delivered Established the General and Business Aviation Strategic Forum and General Aviation Partnership group to ensure collaborative working and appropriate governance Allowed maintenance organisations to list categories of aircraft rather than individual types providing a financial saving of 1600 per aircraft type for GA Airspace Projects Delivered Delivered a new proportionate policy for instrument approaches at aerodromes without instrument runways and/or approach control (CAP1122) Worked with NATS to amend pilot charts to reduce the amount of clutter Established the Future Airspace Strategy VFR Implementation Group (FASVIG) 16

17 3. Current Projects 17

18 56 Current Projects Improvement 28 Deregulate or Delegate 28 Airspace 5 Prioritisation Criteria used to determine focus - Benefit to GA - Public Commitment - Safety benefit - Ease and speed of delivery Governance & Finance 4 16 projects will form part of the GA ANO Review EU / International 15 National 32 Effective Programme Management and targeted use of resources will ensure delivery dates are achievable 18

19 GA Air Navigation Order Review GA ANO Review is underway A review of all areas of the Air Navigation Order that affect GA Will consult on all areas where we can deregulate, delegate or improve GA Create the legal basis to address elements of the ANO linked to the GA Programme Key Dates Public consultation on initial concepts - late Mar 2015 Second public consultation on specific proposals complete - end Sep 2015 Changes to the ANO to come into force - Oct 2016 Will make use of the Exemption process to bring benefits to the GA Community as soon as possible Challenge Panel External challenge is provided by a Challenge Panel representing the GA Community and chaired by Julian Scarfe (RTC member) CAA and DfT working closely throughout the process 19

20 GA ANO Review Project Timeline 20

21 ANO Review GA Project examples included in ANO Review. Thematic Working Groups review each article using the Better Regulation principles and GA Policy Framework thus helping change the culture within the CAA Align operational terminology with EASA Gyroplane Commercial Pilot s License & Certificate of Airworthiness Review CAA involvement in parachuting operations Review the overflight policy for aircraft that are not ICAO-compliant Allow the hire of all type approved factory built microlights Delegate the initial issue of permit to fly documents Develop a strategy for self-administration of ex-military aircraft Crediting 3-axis microlight time for SEP validity Review the policy for the bilateral acceptance of non-easa aircraft within the EU Airworthiness WG Operations WG Flight Crew & Licensing WG Aircraft Reg WG 21

22 All GA National Projects to be delivered by Mar 2015 This is in addition to the GA ANO Review and associated projects Final publication of GA Policy framework Nov 14 Introduce an experimental airworthiness category Provide design and production approval for a microlight company Allow early implementation of EASA rules for carrying of equipment Nov 14-1 st Consult Nov/Dec 14 (Dept on external company) Dec14 Assess and communicate impact of SERA on GA Dec 14 Review requirement for periodic re-weighing of microlights Jan 15 Review paramotor pilot licensing Feb 15 Review rules affecting remunerated training in permit aircraft Feb 15 Reduced Medical Standards Feb 15 Review Air Display repeat applications deregulation Feb 15 Publish 10 year safety data review Mar 15 22

23 Historic/ Ex- Mil Aircraft All GA All GA Projects to be delivered by March 2015 National Policy on restorations and rebuilds Nov 14 Policy for continuing airworthiness for ex-military aircraft Mar 15 Airspace Agree way forward for the Electronic Conspicuity project Dec 14 To provide a low cost, lightweight device that enables GA pilots to detect each other and take the appropriate action in accordance with the rules of the air Use of navigational fix substitution for approaches (guidance other than final approach track) Feb 15 Governance & Finance Define and agree success measures for the GA Unit Mar 15 GA Fees & Charges Review internal review completed Mar 15 Performance Based Regulation rolled out to the GA Unit Mar 15 23

24 Training All GA Current National Projects to be delivered beyond April 15 Delegate airworthiness oversight for small aircraft to other organisations (A8-26 approval) TBD (Dept on LAA /BMAA) Review requirement for microlight noise level certification May 15 Introduce an experimental airworthiness category to allow innovators & entrepreneurs in the UK to design, build & test products with minimum burden of regulation Allow permit aircraft to fly at night and in instrument conditions Sep 15 TBD (Dept on LAA) Implement new private pilot license training syllabus Oct 15 Introduce on-line exams for private pilots (Aeroplanes/Helicopters) Oct 15 Issue licenses / ratings for immediate use Dec 15 24

25 All GA All GA Projects to be delivered beyond April 15 Airspace Current Projects FASVIG Implementation Plan Spring 15 Pathfinder Project for proportionate instrument approach (in accordance with CAP1122) Aug 15 (dept. on external company) Governance & Finance Produce first Annual Report for the GA Unit Apr 15 GA Fees & Charges Review complete for FY16/17 Sep 15 Future Projects Future projects needs to be reviewed, prioritised and planned Impact Assessments will be completed for all future projects and benefit to GA considered A plan will be available in early

26 EU & International Projects Culture change in EASA to focus on General Aviation EASA Safety Conference 2014 focus was GA EASA Safety Road Map many projects where UK GA can benefit CAA has huge influence in EASA CAA representation at 84 out of 99 EASA groups Example of an EASA Project which would benefit the UK: Specification for Standard Changes & Standard Repairs Proposal would allow an aircraft to be modified without a design approval Positive impact on the operation of general aviation aircraft in Europe Would encourage the installation of safety equipment Proposal was released on 6 th October 14 with comments to be submitted by 6 th January 15 26

27 EU & International Projects Other examples of EASA Projects of benefit to the UK Clarification of engine time between overhauls Operational suitability data, MELs and defect management Definitive & unequivocal list of major modifications & repairs Guidance for use of foreign-produced parts, for production & overhaul of parts Dangerous goods in GA Pilot determination of icing risk Pilot Determination of oxygen need Competency-based & modular training Simplified certification & compliance for non-complex ATOs Streamlining validation of foreign Supplemental Type Certificates by EASA 27

28 4. GA Programme Communications 28

29 GA Programme Communications Since 1 st June 2014 Communications have been based on events A GA Unit update is provided and held on the website Additional press releases as required Moving Forwards Communications will focus on benefits to the GA Community provided by the CAA Maintaining a realistic plan enables communications to be planned Communications required for each project is assessed Some projects will have their own communication plans 29

30 Increasing Importance Increasing Communication Communications Plan Each project will be assessed as a Level 1, 2 or 3 to determine the level of communication required Project Comms Plan Press Release, Social Media, Web Page, Information Notice, Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 30

31 GA Programme Communications Level 1 Projects require project communications plan GA ANO Review GA Policy Framework PPL New syllabus PPL on-line theoretical knowledge exams CAP1122 Pathfinder project SERA impact on GA GA Success Measures Electronic Conspicuity 31

32 Communications Plan: Oct Dec 2014 GA ANO Review US / Canadian approved modifications in non-easa aircraft Remove over flight restrictions on type approved Gyroplanes Final Publication of the GA Policy Framework Policy on Restoration & Rebuilds Experimental Category 1 st public consultation Provide design/production approval for a microlight company Allow early implementation of EASA rules for equipment carriage Assess and communicate impact of SERA on GA 32

33 Communications Plan: Jan - May 2015 Review requirement for periodic re-weighing of microlights Paramotor pilot licensing review Use of navigational fix substitution for approaches Review Air Display repeat applications deregulation Reduced Medical Standards consultation Review rules affecting remunerated training in permit aircraft PPL syllabus Alternative Means of Compliance agreed with EASA EASA Specification for Standard Changes & Standard Repairs (consultation complete) Define and agree success measures for the GA Unit Publish 10 year safety data review Policy for continuing airworthiness for ex-military aircraft GA Fees & Charges Review internal review complete Performance Based Regulation rolled out to the GA Unit Produce first Annual Report for the GA Unit Review requirement for microlight noise level certification FASVIG Implementation Plan released (Spring - Date TBD) 33

34 GA Programme Ver /11/14 National Completed In Progress Future All GA Training & Licensing Aircraft (incl. microlights) Gyroplanes KEY Thick border indicates part of GA ANO review GAC-006 Handheld radios - Annex 2 aircraft Nov 13 GAC-064 Informed Consent - policy for consultation Jun 14 GAC-002 FCL - IF screens for initial IR test Jul 13 GAC-123 Review forward expiry date on National licenses Jun 14 GAC-001 BCAR # 2 A8-23/24/25 (revision), A8-26 issue Nov 13 GAC-005 Gyroplanes - Hiring of Type App. gyroplanes via clubs Dec 13 GAC-010 Transfer CofV for Type App. gyroplanes to organisations Jul 14 GAC-124 Improved Gyroplane pilot training system GAC-013 Operation - clarify use of EN228 where permitted May 14 GAC-108 Operations - Derogated commercial operations May 14 GAC-104 FCL - Examiner notification / allocation for Skills Tests Sep 13 Ex-military GAC-039 Aerodromes - Remote controlled runway lighting Aug 14 GAC-143 BCAR B-25 Supplemental Type Certificate Installation Oct 14 GAC questions for current PPL/LAPL syllabus Oct 14 GAC-009 Annex 2 - extend single seat de regulation (SSDR) to 300Kg Aug 14 GAC-053 Periodic revalidation of military markings May 14 NOTE GA ANO review 2 nd public consultation completes end of September 15 All GA Training & Licensing Ex-Military / Historic aircraft Microlights GAC-020 Equipage - Align with EASA s Part- NCO Dec 14 GAC-043 A8-26 LAA & BMAA approvals TBD GAC-107 Bilateral acceptance of Aircraft GAC-036 On-line Theoretical Knowledge exams Oct 15 GAC-077 Review training in group-owned Permit aircraft Feb 15 GAC-054 Strategy for delegation of oversight of exmilitary a/c GAC-019 Review req. for periodic reweighing of microlights Jan 15 GAC-067 General exemption to allow hire of Type App MLs GAC-023 Development of GA policy framework Nov 14 GAC-044 LAA Permit IFR project TBD GAC-110 GA ANO review Oct 16 GAC-045 Paramotor pilot licensing review Feb 15 GAC-115 Reduced medical standards for national licenses Feb 15 GAC-094 CAP for continuing airworthiness for ex-mil AC Mar 15 GAC-056 Review req. for microlight noise level certification May 15 GAC-152 M light Assessment Dec 14 GAC day rule - second pilot on board Mar 15 GAC-049 Safety - 10 year data review Mar 15 GAC-129 Delegate issue of Permit to Fly docs Mar 15 GAC-062 Alternative PPL/ LAPL syllabus Oct 15 GAC-116 Issue licences / ratings for immediate use Dec 15 GAC-096 Policy on restorations and rebuilds Nov 14 Gyro planes GAC-034 Delegate oversight of Air Display events TBD GAC-050 Experimental category Sep 15 GAC-145 Air Display repeat applications Mar 15 GAC-075 Crediting 3-axis microlight time for SEP validity GAC-130 Delegate issue of NPPL licences GAC-128 Transfer classic aircraft from National CofA to PtF GAC-137 Gyroplane initiatives 1 Mar 15 GAC-042 Assess impact of SERA on GA Dec 14 GAC-098 Component replacement policy Mar 15 GAC-126 Review CAA involvement in parachuting operations All GA Balloons Historic Aircraft Helicopters Gyro planes GAC-012 Annex 2 - Engine overhaul limits (commercial hire and rewards) GR24 GAC-066 Safety - collection of GA incident data GAC-078 Streamlined process for carb icing GAC-057 Definition of Major and Minor modification GAC-037 Discrete 8.33 channel for gliders and balloons GAC-106 Operation - Review flight over congested areas policy - historic aircraft GAC-121 Transfer amateur built helicopters from CAA to an A8-26 org GAC- 051 Gyroplane Certificate of Airworthiness GAC-032 LAMP for aircraft not included under EASA Minimum Maintenance Programme GAC-072 Develop quantitative target level of safety for each different class of stakeholder GAC-133 Proportionate overhaul policy for low utilisation propellers (national aircraft) GAC-144 Safety Promotion GAC-095 Policy - Develop policy for tethered balloons Microlights GAC-136 Gyroplane CPL GAC-035 Annex 2 - Review occupancy limits GAC-076 Informed consent - Passenger carrying charity flights in Permit aircraft GAC-134 Material substitution - national aircraft GAC-132 Delegate PtF oversight of YAK and Nanchang GAC-058 Redraft A8-1 to improve proportionality for microlight manufacturers GAC-100 Annex 2 - Review delegation of oversight of microlight manufacturers to AOs GAC- 153 First microlight manufacturer oversight delegation GAC-138 Gyroplane initiatives 2

35 GA Programme Ver /11/14 Completed EU & International, Airspace, Governance & Finance In Progress Future EU & International Training & Licensing EU Balloons Fixed Wing GAC-003 Grandfathering - general Mar 14 GAC-147 RTF to ATO deferred date Oct 14 GAC-150 Instructor rating credits Oct 14 GAC-048 EASA - proportionate implementation of Aerobatic rating Apr - 14 GAC-004 Grandfathering - national balloon license to EASA BPL Mar 14 GAC-011 Derogation to reinstate UK Seaplane rating revalidation Oct 14 GAC-148 ATO audit reqts Oct 14 GAC-151 Examiner test student Oct 14 GAC-063 Derogation for UK 'Revalidation' examiner Oct 14 GAC-149 Twin EIR training credit for SE EIR Oct 14 GAC-146 Air displays by 3rd country license holders Oct 14 GAC-047 Derogation for balloon rating revalidation and raising the upper age limit Oct 14 All GA Training & Licensing GAC-018 Grandfathering of BGA engineer license approvals to Part 66 Sep 15 GAC-082 Operational Suitability Data, MELs & Defect Management in GA Dec 15 GAC-113 Implementation of EASA Part- NCO Nov 15 GAC-027 Competencybased training Dec 15 GAC-025 Time Between Overhauls noncomplex types GAC-086 Use of foreignproduced parts / production and overhaul of parts Dec 16 GAC-046 Simplified certification & compliance GAC-028 EASA Definition of Passenger GAC-090 Dangerous goods in GA Dec 14 GAC-087 Streamlining validation of foreign STCs GAC-079 Fitment of nonapproved equipment to EASA aircraft GAC-091 Pilot determination of oxygen need Dec 14 GAC-088 Oversight in flight training and testing/ checking GAC-081 Processes for changes & repairs on GA aircraft Mar 15 GAC-092 Pilot determination of icing risk Dec 14 Gliders ALL GA Training & Licensing GAC-026 Light Sport Aircraft implement ation GAC-061 Restore proportionality to gliding activities via Part M RIA review GAC-016 Proportionality of Engr licensing syllabus GAC-080 Freelance instructors operating outside an ATO GAC-131 Delegate administration of LAPL GAC-083 Proportionate Initial Airworthiness Procedures Balloons GAC-021 Rationalise 'sittings' for LAPL/PPL GAC-089 Training and testing checking process GAC-085 Guidance for use of foreign repair stations GAC-101 Proportiona te approach to FTSD GAC-029 Single-seat balloons (Sub EASA) GAC-075A FCL Crediting 3- access microlight time for SEP validity (EASA) GAC-103 NAA involvement in oversight of training organisations GAC-114 FCL - Standardisa tion with EU visibility minima Airspace All GA GAC-007 Improved VFR chart legibility / clutter Mar 14 GAC-015 UK overflight of non ICAOcompliant aircraft Sep 13 GAC-014 Aerodromes - Proportionate policy for instrument procedures May 14 GAC-031 Review flight over congested areas policy - gyros Oct 14 All GA GAC-014A CAP 1122 Pathfinder project Aug 15 GAC-135 Approaches without groundbased aids Feb 15 GAC-040 Electronic Conspicuity 2016 GAC-097 UK overflight of non ICAO-compliant aircraft part 2 GAC-055 Airspace Allocation issues FASVIG Imp Plan Spring 15 All GA GAC-069 Review UK airground & FISO vs. EU / ICAO flight information service Ex Military GAC-127 Remove overflight restrictions from ex-military a/c Governance & Finance All GA GAC- 024 Finance - CAMO, M/F & 145 approvals by category vs. type Aug 14 GAC- 136 Establish GA Unit and governance Apr 14 All GA GAC-022 Success measures for GAU Mar 15 GAC-111 GA F&C review Sep 15 GAC-139 GA Annual Report Apr 15 GAC-140 GAU PBR Rollout Mar 15 KEY Thick border indicates part of GA ANO review KEY Dark Green indicates EASA led project NOTE GA ANO review 2 nd public consultation completes end of Sep 15