Read the summary of consultation and find out the next steps for Access to Class C and Class D controlled airspace.
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Summary of consultation and feedback published
Thank you to those that submitted feedback on our discussion paper regarding access to Class C and Class D controlled airspace for sport and recreation aircraft.
Feedback and ideas received have helped us consider the options for increasing sport and recreational opportunities as part of our General Aviation Workplan.
We received 130 submissions from a variety of stakeholders. This includes recreational and commercial pilots, air operators, air traffic provider, flying training operators and sport aviation bodies.
We have published the results of the consultation and the feedback received.
Next steps
We intend to publish a policy proposal for consultation before the end of June 2024 that considers how we ensure pilots and aircraft accessing controlled airspace can do so safely.
This will propose allowing Approved Self-Administering Organisations (ASAOs) to issue certification for sport and recreation pilots to operate in Class C and Class D controlled airspace, where aircraft and pilot certification is equivalently competent and equipped to current standards and requirements.