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SAFETY RECOMMENDATION - 2005-006

It is recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority should initiate further studies into ways of improving the conspicuity of gliders and light aircraft, to include visual and electronic surveillance means, and require the adoption of measures that are likely to be cost-effective in improving conspicuity.

Response

The CAA does not accept this Recommendation. However, the CAA reviewed its ongoing work on the use of visual and electronic measures to enhance the conspicuity of General Aviation aircraft, particularly in the light of impending wider transponder carriage. Since the review, the CAA has taken action in relation to contrasting colour and reflective surfaces. Two further recommendations concerning the "see and avoid" principle and GA carriage of transponders and electronic awareness systems will be included in the CAA's GA safety promotion activities.

In respect of gliders the CAA has no regulatory powers to require the adoption of any recommended measures. The CAA will forward details of any recommended measures to the British Gliding Association (BGA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for their information.

Status - Rejected

SAFETY RECOMMENDATION - 2005-008

It is recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority should promote international co-operation and action to improve the conspicuity of gliders and light aircraft through visual and electronic methods.

Response

The CAA does not accept this Recommendation insofar as it is directed to light aircraft. The promotion of international co-operation and action to improve the conspicuity of light aircraft through visual and electronic measures will depend upon the outcome of the review noted in Recommendation 2005-06. The CAA cannot accept the Recommendation in respect of gliders since it has no regulatory powers to require adoption of recommended measures. Details of recommended measures will be forwarded to the British Gliding Association (BGA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for their information and use for any international promotion that these agencies might believe appropriate.

Status - Rejected - closed
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