Considerations related to EU Regulation on Civil Aviation Aircrew 1178/2011

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of Aircrew Licencing. Introduction Within Europe, the European Flight Crew Licensing (FCL) system traces its origins to the Joint Airworthiness Authority (JAA). European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was given, under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008…

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Considering EASA Regulatory Requirements for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – Drone Systems

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the regulatory framework for managing Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Drones, within the European Regulated Airspace. Introduction to Commission Implemented Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Primary Considerations EU issues the following: (Guidelines are redacted for ease of understanding) All UAE are eligible to operate within EU airspace, however should comply with all compliance rules…

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EASA Drone Operations – Considerations Related to Assemblies of Persons, Involved & Uninvolved Persons

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the practical issues associated with the requirement for regulatory compliance for EASA Drone “OPS”. Who is an ‘Uninvolved person’? Not participating in the UAS operation or Who is not aware of the instructions and safety precautions given by the UAS (drone) operator’. Who is an Involved Person? Chooses to…

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