Guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): recreational general aviation
Updated 4 June 2020
Limits on GA flying in England
Since 13 May
some sports, in which it is possible to observe social distancing, are permitted. The government takes the view that recreational general aviation is a permissible recreational sport.
This excludes most training flights, as social distancing measures require people not in the same household to maintain 2 metres of separation. While these flights are a key source of income for many aerodromes, they cannot presently be undertaken, unless this can be done in a way that reduces the risk of Covid-19 transmission to an acceptable level, including maintaining 2 metres separation between aircraft occupants.
Whilst noting that online training and socially-distanced training on the ground can take place, the inability to undertake training flights will mean that some pilots will not be able to resume flying until further easing of restrictions is possible. We advise those affected in this way to monitor this page and wider government guidance for further updates.