GA The "Terrorism Act" and Big Brother!

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Islander,

Would you mind, therefore, explaining what step 3 in the below process does, if it's not "authorisation" ?

(Content taken from the Met website linked to, but also similar wording on other authorities sites) ....

To make a notification and/or seek authorisation for a flight to/from the CTA;

* Fully complete a GAR

* Fax or email the GAR to the following contact details:

National Ports Office
Heathrow Airport

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [email protected]
(if emailing please ensure the email ‘Subject’ field has “GENERAL AVIATION REPORT” entered in it)

* CTC will fax or email the ATC with authorisation