On April 15, the first gyroplane to receive a CofA debuted at AERO 2015, one of Europe’s largest aviation sector events, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The CAA granted a type certificate to Rotorsport UK’s Cavalon Pro, thereby making it eligible for a CofA and subsequent commercial use. Gerry Speich, Rotorsport’s managing director, accepted the certificate from CAA general aviation unit leader Tony Rapson, who pledged his organization’s commitment to supporting the success of the UK’s general aviation sector. This follows the strategy of the CAA General Aviation Unit, which seeks to generate new market opportunities via the creation of a vibrant general aviation industry.
In February 2015, the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) put forth a proposal to allow factory-built, type-certified gyroplanes to receive Certificates of Airworthiness as opposed to Permits to Fly. The proposal would allow for the commercial use of gyroplanes and served as a response to a recent request by Rotorsport UK, which sought a Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) for its type-certified gyro aircrafts. Aiming to address the lack of international airworthiness requirements for gyroplanes, the CAA gathered a working group of industry manufacturers and specialists. The aviation experts then drafted a supplement to Section T of the British Civil Airworthiness Requirements that would allow gyroplanes to qualify for CofAs under the guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization. The proposal also led to the launch of a formal consultation, in which the CAA called on gyroplane owners and operators to view and comment on the proposal until March 13.
On April 15, the first gyroplane to receive a CofA debuted at AERO 2015, one of Europe’s largest aviation sector events, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The CAA granted a type certificate to Rotorsport UK’s Cavalon Pro, thereby making it eligible for a CofA and subsequent commercial use. Gerry Speich, Rotorsport’s managing director, accepted the certificate from CAA general aviation unit leader Tony Rapson, who pledged his organization’s commitment to supporting the success of the UK’s general aviation sector. This follows the strategy of the CAA General Aviation Unit, which seeks to generate new market opportunities via the creation of a vibrant general aviation industry. |
AuthorDr. Shahram Shirkhani works on behalf of prominent multinational corporations and financial institutions in addition to private entities based in Iran and surrounding countries. Archives
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