Recreational flying ban

The current government guidance on coronavirus precludes recreational General Aviation (GA) flying.

In a statement the Department for Transport (DfT) notes that this is being observed in practice by the vast majority of the GA community.

“Because the directive to stay at home is being well observed, we do not perceive a need to introduce a specific ban on flying by visual flight rules (VFR) as seen in some European countries.

This will have the significant benefit of allowing flexibility, and allowing GA flights to resume as overarching restrictions on movement are lifted.”

The DfT points out the guidance does not apply to search and rescue operations, or where it absolutely necessary to fly to, or for, work.  “In all of these activities, we expect public organisations and businesses to be socially responsible in the decisions they make, and to apply social distancing guidelines.”

Workshops which carry out essential maintenance are entitled to continue (in line with guidance regarding car workshops) provided Public Health England (PHE) guidance is followed.

See "From the Editor in Chief" in this issue.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-recreational-general-aviation

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