Pilots Advisory Group Heather Bennett, Surrey 07939 202294 Hayley Brewis, Suffolk 01284 386004 Amanda Calnan, Staffs 07812 151512 Russ Jones, Scotland 01337 858026 or 07713 621507 David Marshall, Leics 01164 299213 Sean Walters, Surrey 07850 077055 PilotsAdvisoryGroup @balpa.org LOG NOTICES The latest information and safety notices READ MORE Pilots Advisory Group SN-2019/001 Risk of Controlled Flight into Terrain during 3D BARO-VNAV and 2D Approaches (Altimeter Setting Procedures) This draws attention to the risk of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) when flying instrument approach operations with the pressure altimeter sub-scale set to an incorrect pressure setting. Non-precision approach procedures (NPAs) and approach procedures with vertical guidance (APVs) rely on the accuracy of altitude information provided by the pressure altimeters. If the appropriate pressure is set incorrectly on the altimeter sub-scale, the aircraft could be significantly above or below the safe vertical profile as determined by the procedure. The risk of setting incorrect QNH may increase in a congested radio environment, at times of high cockpit workload, or when transitioning from a Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR). A Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) may not give a ground proximity warning (ie PULL UP) close to an aerodrome when the aircraft is in landing configuration. bit.ly/2HvDI58 SN-2019/002 Protecting Final Reserve Fuel and The Minimum Fuel Declaration The term Minimum Fuel is used to describe a situation in which an aircrafts fuel supply has reached a state where the flight is committed to land at a specific aerodrome and no additional delay can be accepted. Mandatory occurrence reports (MORs) indicate it is frequently misunderstood and misused. This safety notice clarifies the procedures for protecting final reserve fuel, including use of the Minimum Fuel declaration. bit.ly/2WXcDOs SN-2019/003 Non-EASA General Aviation Aircraft Safety Harness Integrity This applies to GA aircraft to which the EASA Basic Regulation does not apply, which may include: microlights; amateur built and historic aircraft; balloons; gliders; piston twins and singles up to 5,700kg maximum take-off weight; and single pilot helicopters up to 3,175kg. It supersedes SN-2018/005. In a recent incident, the AAIB reported that the aircraft harnesses exhibited significant ultraviolet fading and discolouration, which resulted in their strength degrading by as much as 50%. The evidence stresses the importance of ensuring safety harnesses are in good condition. bit.ly/2VOBgRj SW2019/086 UK Drone Registration Scheme A consultation is open until 7th June, on the proposed charge for the new UK drone operator registration scheme. View it at skywise.caa.co.uk/uk-droneregistration-scheme SW2019/087 Acceptance of training at aregistered training facility after 8th April 2019 Since 8th April 2019, Registered Training Facilities (RTFs) have ceased to be valid for training. All training towards EASA licence and associated ratings* courses, including Theoretical Knowledge, delivered by an RTF after this date will not be recognised by the CAA. Pilots and student pilots must ensure their training provider is an Approved or Declared Training Organisation (ATO/DTO). See the CAA website. *This does not include training for the UK IMC/IR(R) Rating. bit.ly/2WK4nRY TECH LOG READ MORE