Airspace for All
Airspace4All has published an updated version of this guide, which was first published by FASVIG. Copies of the accompanying Good Navigation Safety Sense Quick Reference Card have been distributed as an insert with a number of general aviation magazines. Development of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS – commonly known as GPS), and new equipment running … Continue reading A pilot’s guide to infringement avoidance… and easier navigation
CAA published a ‘Call for Evidence’ on Electronic Conspicuity Solution on 18th March 2019. Deadline for responses is 25th May 2019. The widespread adoption of Electronic conspicuity (EC), where everything flying sends out an electronic signal identifying it, will be key in achieving safe and sustainable airspace for the UK in the future. The … Continue reading CAA Call for Evidence: Electronic Conspicuity Solutions
Back in January 2017 Airspace4All (then under the name of FASVIG) published a report entitled "Non-Certified GPS ADS-B 'Quick Win’ Actions" One of the recommendations therein was: Approval of Non-Certified GPS as position source for Mode S ES ADS-B Out in CofA aircraft The CAA should make a public statement clearly stating the circumstance in … Continue reading EASA to permit CofA aircraft to use non-certified GPS for Mode S ES ADS-B
Following a great deal of hard work and thorough planning by trial management and our volunteer aerodromes’ staff, the Airspace4All GA Airfield ATS ADS-B Traffic Display Trial went live at its first airfield - City Airport & Heliport (Manchester Barton) - on Friday 1st March 2019. Details of the trial at Barton can be found … Continue reading North Weald Airfield in Essex to participate in Airspace4All GA Airfield ATS ADS-B Traffic Display Trial
Steve Cooper is a FISO at Barton and has worked hard to help get our GA Airfield ADS-B Traffic Display Trial up and running at the airfield. Steve has written an interesting article about the trial which the CAA has published in their blog. Here is a link to the blog: https://www.caa.co.uk/Blog-Posts/Bringing-ADS-B-surveillance-trials-to-airfields/
Simultaneous transmission from Mode S transponders and CAP1391-approved ADS-B transceivers from the same aircraft is not currently permitted by the CAA. However, the CAA has agreed an exemption, subject to conditions, for the Airspace4All GA Airfield ATS ADS-B Traffic Display Trial. Obviously, where an aircraft already has an ADS-B Out capable Mode S ES transponder … Continue reading CAA STT – Mode S/CAP1391 ADS-B Transceiver ‘Simultaneous Transmission Trial’