The UK Civil Aviation Authority informed flying schools alternatives to fitted screens used in cockpits during instrument flight tests are now allowed

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today informed Approved Training Organisations (ATO) that fitted screens used in cockpits during instrument flight tests are no longer the sole method that may be used to restrict a pilot’s vision. The change of policy will only affect flight tests for the initial issue of an Instrument Rating (IR), as the use of such screens is not mandatory for IR revalidations, or the initial issue or revalidation of an IMC Rating. It aligns the UK’s approach with that of the majority of worldwide states in which the use of a range of alternative view-limiting devices is acceptable.

The head of training at an ATO will now be able to determine the most appropriate method to comply with the requirement to ensure the applicant controls the aircraft solely by reference to instruments during training and test flights.

The CAA said that an examiner conducting a test flight must be satisfied that whatever method is being used ensures the applicant controls the aircraft solely by reference to instruments.

Full details of the change are contained in an published today Information Notice

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For further media information contact the CAA Press Office on: 00 44 (0)207 453 6030. press.office@caa.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

The CAA is the UK’s specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include: making sure that the aviation industry meets the highest technical and operational safety standards; preventing holidaymakers from being stranded abroad or losing money because of tour operator insolvency; planning and regulating all UK airspace; and regulating airports, air traffic services and airlines and providing advice on aviation policy from an economic standpoint.

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