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Middle East and Cyprus travel advice

As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and Cyprus, many flights to and from the region are cancelled.

ORS4 No.1253: Launching of Self-Propelled Hang-Gliders with Wheels

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This exemption allows an aircraft, of the specified characteristics, to comply with the Air Navigation Order 2016 as if it met the definition of a ‘self-propelled hang-glider’ in Schedule 1 to the Order. Normally this would require the aircraft to be in a ‘foot-launched’ configuration.

Status:
Superseded
Review comment:
Superseded by ORS4 No.1366
Version:
-
Version date:
08-Mar-2018

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