Flight Planning

Southend (Zulu)

Southend (BST)

Please note: Southend ATIS is now Arrival/Departure on frequency 136.050

AIP (Aeronautical Information Package )

You will need to be registered and have a username and password to access this site. Registration is free.

NOTAM

As above, you will need to be registered.

Airport/Airfield Websites

Links to Airport/Airfield websites for local information.

General Aviation Report Form

Download General Aviation Report Form

Automatic Flight Plan Validation

Try this automatic flight plan validation sysyem before you make that trip. Give flight briefing one less thing to complain about in the process!

Pilot's Pre-Flight (Outbrief)

This is a Checklist of things to think about before making a flight

Check the links for relevant information

  • Valid Medical, type/class rating?
  • 90 day rule for passengers? See Lasors Section F carriage of passengers
  • Maps/charts and information in date? Check CAA Charts page
  • Frequencies changed? AIS
  • Flightplan required? Safety Sense leaflet 20 , GETMET or AIS website
  • File CANP/PINS? Freephone 0800 515544 Fax 0500 300120
  • Mass/ balance calculations? Flight Manual, Safety Sense leaflet 9
  • Weather forecast - Route/area?
    • TAFs/Metars MetOffice website
  • NOTAMS and aeronautical information checked? AIS website
  • Route planned? Fuel? Diversion? Safety Altitude? Safety Sense leaflet 5
  • Take-off/landing performance? Flight Manual, Safety Sense leaflet 7
  • Temporary airspace restrictions? AIS website or Freephone 0500 354 802
  • Aircraft Serviceable?
  • Pilot fit, physically and mentally? Safety Sense leaflet 24
  • Passengers briefed? Safety Sense leaflet 2

Please report any of the links that are not working

 

Service De L'Information Aeronautique

French AIP & Notams

Olivia (France)

Visualization of Information for Airmen

Belgocontrol

Belgium AIP - Registration Required

CAA Safety Regulation Group

Lots of questions answered, the latest information on licencing issues lists of medical examiners and more. Well done CAA!

AAIB
Information

Access the lastest Air Accidents Investigation Branch information.

CAA Charges

Scare yourself with this link directly to CAA Charges