Asked by: John Healey (Labour - Rawmarsh and Conisbrough)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Civil Aviation Authority consultation (CAP1775), what assessment he has made of the merits of the French equivalent registration membership which is free and lasts for five years.
Answered by Michael Ellis
The upcoming UK Unmanned Aircraft Operator Registration and Education Scheme is not directly comparable with the French registration scheme as it does not currently have an education or testing element. The proposed charge for the UK scheme balances keeping the charge for registration as low as possible with ensuring that the scheme funds itself and does not impose undue burden on the state or the taxpayer. The annual renewal period proposed under the UK scheme will be regularly reviewed by the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure it remains fit for purpose.
Asked by: John Healey (Labour - Rawmarsh and Conisbrough)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consultation (CAP1775), what discussions he has had with the British Model Flying Association on proposals to register model flying enthusiasts.
Answered by Michael Ellis
The new Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere, has met with senior representatives from the British Model Flying Association to discuss how they can work together to maintain and strengthen the UK’s strong aviation safety record. This is part of the Department’s ongoing engagement with all interested stakeholders on the regulation of unmanned aircraft.