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172510
21st Sep 2020, 17:23
I read there https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-travellers-exempt-from-uk-border-rules/coronavirus-covid-19-travellers-exempt-from-uk-border-rules
that Pilots and crew are allowed not to self isolate provided they show a crew badge or ID.
What is a crew badge or ID? Is there an official definition?

I fly a privately owned C510 . I don't work for an AOC holder. I don't have a crew card issued by the operator of the aircraft.
I usually show my pilot license to get airside. In Dublin they would not let me airside without a "crew card". I add my name to the gendec as a passenger (good piece of advice from the FBO) and they let me go airside.
I have an AOPA crew card with my photograph on it. Does that piece of plastic qualify for a crew badge or ID ?

Aso
22nd Sep 2020, 08:44
I have used the https://ibac.org/aircrew-card/ for many years. Works well for me.

172510
22nd Sep 2020, 14:52
Thanks for the trick. Unfortunately my operator is not a member of that organization so I can't get a card issued by them.
Searching the web I could find crewidcard. They advertise themselves as Crewcard designers.
I'll order one and so I'll soon know whether it's a real business or a fake one.

EatMyShorts!
22nd Sep 2020, 15:04
As long as it looks important, it will be alright, even if it's a Mickey Mouse card.

LowPassGliderA330
30th Sep 2020, 19:03
Go to a local copy shop. 15 quid should do the job.

Aso
1st Oct 2020, 11:38
Unfortunately my operator is not a member of that organization

If you are an NBAA/EBAA/MEBAA or other association member that should be no issue :)

601
1st Oct 2020, 13:47
Do you use an corporate flight handling provider?
I had a card issued by Air Routing.

601
4th Oct 2020, 12:41
There is no legal authority for a crew ID card. It is just up to your company. If you are the company then you can make it yourself.
Not unless you are in Australia.
ASIC Cards (https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/transport-security/identity/asic-and-msic-identification-cards/types-of-asic-cards)