Captain Stable
16th Jul 2002, 13:25
Since the season is upon us and I recently received a leaflet from the CAA on the subject, I thought it might assist to reproduce the contents here.
Why are you taking pictures? Is there valuable consideration being given for the flight?
Is this flight Private? Public Transport? Or Aerial Work?
See the ANO 2000, Art. 130.
Where are you going to fly?
Will you be close to a person, vessel, vehicle or structure? Will you be over an assembly of persons?
See Rule 5(1)(e) of the Rules of the Air and Rule 5(1)(d)
How high will you fly?
Will you be over the congested area of a city, town or settlement?
See Rule 5(1)(b) and (c) for helicopters, Rule 5(1)(a) for others. The pilot must decide whether the area is congested.
Will you be in controlled airspace?
Do you need clearance from an ATC unit?
Study the chart
Will you be close to an aerodrome?
Know the frequency for the aerodrome
Contact them. Consider telephoning beforehand
How long will you be in the area?
Minimise noise nuisance to those on the ground
Consider two or three short visits rather than one long one
How many people in the aircraft?
Minimum recommended crew is two; pilot and photographer
Consider another person to help lookout. Practise safe techniques before the actual photography
Will low-flying military aircraft be a possible hazard?
Can you avoid their known opeerating heights? Can you get protection from CANP? If so, call 0800 515544
See Safety Sense Leaflet 18A, AIC 107/99 (Yellow 345) and UK AIP ENR 1-10-13
How much equipment are you carrying?
What is the effect on weight and balance? Will it obstruct the controls or emergency egress?
See Safety Sense Leaflet 9A. Make sure the photographer is briefed
Will you photograph other aircraft?
Will this be formation flying?
See Rule 17(1)(c)
Remember:- Comply with the law Share the flying, photography and lookout Practise the flying techniques Stow and use the kit safely Use good airmanship
Plus:-
Military low-flying occurs in most parts of the UK at any height up to 2000 ft AGL. However, the greatest concentration occurs up to 1000 ft and pilots should avoid that height band whenever possible. Detailed information can be found on Chart of UKAIAA, ATA and military low-flying system (UK AIP ENR 6-5-2-1).
Why are you taking pictures? Is there valuable consideration being given for the flight?
Is this flight Private? Public Transport? Or Aerial Work?
See the ANO 2000, Art. 130.
Where are you going to fly?
Will you be close to a person, vessel, vehicle or structure? Will you be over an assembly of persons?
See Rule 5(1)(e) of the Rules of the Air and Rule 5(1)(d)
How high will you fly?
Will you be over the congested area of a city, town or settlement?
See Rule 5(1)(b) and (c) for helicopters, Rule 5(1)(a) for others. The pilot must decide whether the area is congested.
Will you be in controlled airspace?
Do you need clearance from an ATC unit?
Study the chart
Will you be close to an aerodrome?
Know the frequency for the aerodrome
Contact them. Consider telephoning beforehand
How long will you be in the area?
Minimise noise nuisance to those on the ground
Consider two or three short visits rather than one long one
How many people in the aircraft?
Minimum recommended crew is two; pilot and photographer
Consider another person to help lookout. Practise safe techniques before the actual photography
Will low-flying military aircraft be a possible hazard?
Can you avoid their known opeerating heights? Can you get protection from CANP? If so, call 0800 515544
See Safety Sense Leaflet 18A, AIC 107/99 (Yellow 345) and UK AIP ENR 1-10-13
How much equipment are you carrying?
What is the effect on weight and balance? Will it obstruct the controls or emergency egress?
See Safety Sense Leaflet 9A. Make sure the photographer is briefed
Will you photograph other aircraft?
Will this be formation flying?
See Rule 17(1)(c)
Remember:- Comply with the law Share the flying, photography and lookout Practise the flying techniques Stow and use the kit safely Use good airmanship
Plus:-
Military low-flying occurs in most parts of the UK at any height up to 2000 ft AGL. However, the greatest concentration occurs up to 1000 ft and pilots should avoid that height band whenever possible. Detailed information can be found on Chart of UKAIAA, ATA and military low-flying system (UK AIP ENR 6-5-2-1).