Vector Online - In category Licensing and personnel

Read our special 'online' Vector stories here. Some are unique to the website, and some have featured in print issues of Vector.

Note: This archive dates back to 2015. So, the advice in some of the earlier articles may have changed.

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What the hell is ‘anxiety’?

An intense workload cost an owner-operator his medical. With a great support network, which included the CAA medical team, he got it back.

Posted in Rotary operations, Licensing and personnel;

Posted 8 days ago

All about BFRs

In an unhurried, well-planned, thorough biennial flight review, everyone wins. It’s a great opportunity for pilots to hone little-used skills.

Using electronic logbooks the right way

More and more people are using electronic pilot logbooks and that’s fine but you still have to keep on top of some paperwork.

Posted in Licensing and personnel;

Posted 5 years ago

Daily flight records

Daily flight records are required under Parts 91, 115, and 135. Beyond compliance, it’s also helpful to both pilot and operator to have one filled out after each flight.

Posted in Licensing and personnel;

Posted 5 years ago

Microlight type ratings

Microlights are hugely popular, and there’s a great range to choose from, but they are not like for like. Read the articleMicrolight type ratings

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Licensing and personnel;

Posted 6 years ago

The changing role of the senior person

Some characteristics sought by the CAA in a Senior Person remain constant – experience, knowledge, and integrity among them.

Posted in Licensing and personnel, Operators;

Posted 7 years ago

BFR - not a test but an opportunity

‘A miable mediocrity’ is a term coined by the American writer John Gardner, to describe a sort of benign ‘close enough is good enough’ attitude.

Posted in Licensing and personnel;

Posted 7 years ago

Part 61 pilot licences and ratings changes

Changes to the recreational pilot licence (RPL), including the introduction of an RPL for helicopter pilots, will make getting a foot in the cockpit even easier.

Posted in Licensing and personnel;

Posted 9 years ago

Maintenance engineer licence limitations

You may feel you have the skills and knowledge to do so, but actually, you cannot perform an avionic repair or installation without the relevant licence categories and ratings.

Posted in Engineering and maintenance, Licensing and personnel;

Posted 9 years ago

BFR - are you current?

A Biennial Flight Review (BFR) is a flight review every two years. It gives you the chance to maintain and improve your skills.

Posted in Licensing and personnel;

Posted 10 years ago