Annual Inspections and Permit Renewals: A Timeline for Owners
Every UK aircraft owner ends up building a personal calendar of renewals and inspections — and missing one isn’t just paperwork, it can ground the…
Permit to Fly vs Certificate of Airworthiness: What’s the Difference
If you’re new to buying or selling in the UK GA market, “Permit to Fly” and “Certificate of Airworthiness” get used constantly — and confusingly,…
CAA ‘Wave 2’ Reform Lets Microlight Hours Count Towards a Modular CPL
The CAA has confirmed that three-axis microlight flight time can now count towards the modular Commercial Pilot Licence pathway, building on this year…
BMAA permit changes 2026 — summary of what’s new for owners
The BMAA has confirmed a number of permit-to-fly changes for 2026, including revised inspection intervals for weightshift microlights. Here’s a plain-English summary of what’s changed…
CAA updates ARC renewal process — what owners need to know
The CAA has streamlined parts of the Airworthiness Review Certificate renewal process for 2026, reducing paperwork for straightforward renewals while tightening requirements around major modification…