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Powered flights over gliding sites
FromCAA Safety files
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A glider pilot has just launched into the air in Southwest England and released from the winch when they see a Cessna flying below them. They take immediate action to avoid the aircraft and later file a report with the UK Airprox Board (UKAB).UKAB Director Simon Oldfield tells us more about this incident and the review that followed.We also speak with experienced glider pilot Andrew Watson and highlight the potential risks involved when flying near or above active gliding sites.Resources mentioned in this episode:Airprox report 2022173 (UK Airprox Board)Airprox inside magazine – February 2023 (UK Airprox Board)Report an airprox (UK Airprox Board)Flying over gliding sites (UK CAA)
Released:
Sep 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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