Analysis of certain country regulatory positions in respect of overflight by permit to fly aircraft. We cannot underwrite the legal position. Pilots are responsible for ensuring their flight is legal and should check & verify they have up to date accurate information.
Breaking news January to August 2024
Heads up!
Travelling to the U.K.? A new system has rolled out accross the U.K. to ensure that only persons with relevant permissions are allowed to enter arrive the UK. Please be vigilant. Electronic Travel Authorisation is here.
https://www.submit-general-aviation-report.service.gov.uk/welcome/index
This is in addition to the EU countries requirements as appropriate example the Dutch GenDec
A UK GenDec also exists, but this is only usually relevent for General Aviation during epidemics such as we saw with COVID. Its really important to go through the GAR process and to ensure your flight is legal.
These requirements should be viewed in conjunction with advice on GARs, Gendec General Declarations or Flight plans etceteras featured elsewhere on this website. (UK Gen. Dec. pictured below not used routinely)
Please note that the Channel Islands; Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and the Isle of Mann though within the realm of the United Kingdom have their own Civil Aviation Authority.
Non UK European aircraft holding a National Permit to Fly (do not confuse with an EASA Permit to Fly which is different) and wishing to visit the UK could do so without seeking any form of prior permission providing they:
- Carry with them their Permit documents
- Do not stay longer than 28 days (Unless having obtained permssion from the CAA)
- Comply with the new Border Force requirements which came into effect post Brexit and January 2022. Check license validity*
- October 2022. ORS4 1249 Flying any ECAC National Permit aircraft in UK Airspace:
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Question January 2023
“I am wondering if I am allowed to fly to Great Britain (GB) with my EASA LAPL (A) licence “
January 2023 Answer:
from CAA Personnel Licensing
Flight Operations Training
UK Civil Aviation Authority
Unfortunately, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) (LAPL(A)) is a sub-ICAO licence, so not valid outside the State of issue unless there is an agreement between States. Regrettably at this time there is no agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, to permit their use within the airspace of Members of the EU and other States subject to the oversight of the EASA.
Hopefully in time the European Union and the United Kingdom will come to an agreement in this area of aviation.
6. Can you demonstrate you have level 4 english or higher?
* refer Q9 page 14. Irv Lee
https://www.theeuropaclub.org/flying/flying-in-europe/post-brexit-changes-uk-licences-and-customs
.. And don't forget to bring your passport.
And don't forget to check if your preferred destination has customs facilities
Although much of the regulation is simple, there are rules and in some cases complexities that you should be aware of before embarking on European flights. The Europa Club is not an authority. We try to cover here what you need to know to travel anywhere in Europe in your plane. The information is to the best of our knowledge correct and up to date, but it is offered without guarantee and the Europa Club will not be held responsible for any problems you may encounter. After being inspired you must independently verify that the shared information is correct.
Bob Hitchcock
Retired 2016 after decades working for a European company with major plants in; Nantes, Remscheid and Belper. Logistics, Credit Management, e-commerce and Business Continuity Management.
Since 2016: Secretary of the Europa Club .
Flying
Mostly European touring. PPL, EASA Instrument Rating (Restricted), Night. SLMG. Early training on the usual Cessnas, Pipers and half a dozen other types. Then share in a Monowheel Falke, followed by a share in a Tri-gear 80HP Europa. Initiated into longer range European touring by the Europa Club in 2006 and then never looked back. In 2008 acquired outright Sadie, (G-BYSA) a 100HP Europa XS Monowheel with VP prop. Eight wonderful years of pure flying joy until her tragic loss to the sea in August 2016. Now with Megg, (G-MEGG) another beautiful Europa XS Monowheel, retractable undercarriage, 912ULS Rotax 100 HP engine. Woodcomp 3000N VP propeller. Funke Mode S & ADSB out, PAW, Funke 8:33 coms. SmartASS3 voice guide, dual Xtreme EMS/EFIS, Kanadia Horis c/w UPS, Garmin Aera 660 autopilot control, Pilotaware: ADSBsquitter, Pilotaware SkyGRID&iGRID (IGRID Dongle:This secondary Wi-Fi connection allows for increased levels of server-enhanced traffic, a pseudo weather map, and the ability to rebroadcast real-time server-enhanced traffic through SkyGRID.)
Acknowledgements
Builder of G-BYSA; The late Bryan Allsop.
Builder of G-MEGG; The late Martin Mavers
Contact: secretary@theeuropaclub.org
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