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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 February 2018. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 March 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

RAF Brize Norton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the implications are for (a) gliding, (b) hang gliding, and (c) paragliding of the proposed changes to airspace around RAF Brize Norton.

Answer

The RAF takes its responsibility seriously to design RAF Brize Norton airspace in a manner to benefit the safety of all airspace users. The proposed changes are designed to improve safety for those users by reducing the chances of them coming into conflict with heavy transport aircraft in uncontrolled airspace. In developing the new procedures for use, and the subsequent consultation, the need to minimise additional controlled airspace in this area was a key consideration to try to minimise disruption to airspace users.

Since 2012 the Ministry of Defence has removed large areas of adjacent controlled airspace around the RAF Lyneham site and a parachute dropping danger area at Hullavington Aerodrome. RAF Brize Norton remains fully committed to providing services to all aircraft that wish to cross its airspace. We encourage pilots who wish to transit the Brize Norton Controlled Airspace to first consult with Brize Norton Air Traffic Control.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129625
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Aviation Air sports Gliding RAF Brize Norton Hang gliding
Link
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