EGAST was jointly represented at AERO 2012 in Friedrichshafen by Eurocontrol and EASA.
The Leaflet GA1 on collision avoidance, GA2 on decision making, GA3 on Weather anticipation and the radiotelephonie guide were distributed and promoted.
The feedback received was very positive and people are asking for more.
EGAST was represented at AERO 2011 in Friedrishafen. The Leaflet on pilot decision making was distributed and a large number of pilots were informed about the existence of EGAST. The feedback received was very positive and people are asking for more.
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) kindly supports the republication of the EGAST Leaflet on reducing the risk of collision
GAPAN: Established in 1929, the Guild is a Livery Company (independent, charitable, non-governmental organisation) with the primary objective of establishing and maintaining the highest standards of air safety and training. It works to promote good airmanship, and maintains liaison with all Authorities connected with licensing, training and legislation. It encourages young people to become aviators, and provides advice and consultation from the wide and varied experience of its diverse membership.
The International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) is a nonprofit federation of 66 autonomous, nongovernmental, national general aviation organizations. IAOPA has represented international general aviation for more than 35 years. The combined total of individuals represented by these constituent member groups of IAOPA is over 470,000 pilots, who fly general aviation aircraft for business and personal transportation.
Representatives of the General Aviation community from across Europe met today at the EASA headquarters in Cologne for the first meeting of the European General Aviation Safety Team (EGAST).
EGAST responds to the need for a coordinated European effort. It gathers representatives of manufacturers, regulators, aero-clubs, accident investigators, international and research organisations. Building on the national General Aviation initiatives in Europe, EGAST creates a forum for sharing safety data and best practices. The Team’s activities are in line with a new, streamlined regulatory framework for General Aviation currently developed by the Agency.
“General Aviation has a high priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency”, said Patrick Goudou, the Agency’s Executive Director. “EGAST is a new venture in Europe and a challenge. We welcome the wide participation of the aviation community, as part of our overall efforts to revitalize General Aviation”. EGAST is part of the European Strategic Safety Initiative (ESSI). Launched in 2006, ESSI aims at further enhancing safety for European citizens, through analysis of data, coordination with safety initiatives worldwide and the implementation of cost effective action plans. Its two other pillars include the European Commercial Aviation Safety Team (ECAST) and the European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST).
