Important update about IAA - https://www.gliderireland.net/forum/index.php/topic,4267
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On a 'similar' point I've been trying to clarify the situation with ROI flyers coming North to fly. Originally I was told they would have to do and pay for the CAA registration, but I received some clarification recently from the BMFA CEO :
I'm afraid that Andy's advice is correct and the complication is indeed a legacy of BREXIT as you've already identified.
The UK is now a 'Third Country' in terms of EU regulation and the drone registration scheme operated in the UK is valid only in the UK and is not recognised by the EU and vice-versa.
However, our Article 16 Authorisation does make provision for visiting pilots (see section 4.5 in the attached) which may help.
Essentially, visiting pilots can operate legally by displaying an Operator ID from a 'host'. They would just need to take the CAA Flyer ID test which is free and lasts for 5 years.
They would not need to take out any form of BMFA membership, because of further BREXIT complications which create difficulties in selling a membership with insurance benefits to anyone from outside of the UK. However, we essentially accept them as members whilst visiting (just keep a log of who we are covering in this way) at no cost.
Yeah, since Brexit, you are a bit in a mess regarding flying Models, and Flying Models insurance in the EU. You don't avail to the good stuff we can get. And I heard also now in the UK, Drones needs a "R number", which I think includes RC Planes so I guess another headache for manufacturers if that is some sort of certification (no ideas, just saw that real quick tbh)
but get insured!!On a 'similar' point I've been trying to clarify the situation with ROI flyers coming North to fly. Originally I was told they would have to do and pay for the CAA registration, but I received some clarification recently from the BMFA CEO :
I'm afraid that Andy's advice is correct and the complication is indeed a legacy of BREXIT as you've already identified.
The UK is now a 'Third Country' in terms of EU regulation and the drone registration scheme operated in the UK is valid only in the UK and is not recognised by the EU and vice-versa.
However, our Article 16 Authorisation does make provision for visiting pilots (see section 4.5 in the attached) which may help.
Essentially, visiting pilots can operate legally by displaying an Operator ID from a 'host'. They would just need to take the CAA Flyer ID test which is free and lasts for 5 years.
They would not need to take out any form of BMFA membership, because of further BREXIT complications which create difficulties in selling a membership with insurance benefits to anyone from outside of the UK. However, we essentially accept them as members whilst visiting (just keep a log of who we are covering in this way) at no cost.
