Classic Car Weekly  |  16th March 2016
CAR SHOWS FACE AXE IN WAKE OF SUSSEX AIR CRASH
One hundred and fifty UK shows face cancellation as Civil Aviation Authority raises fees and tightens rules for flypasts. Tougher new airshow regulations could have major repercussions for British classic car events that incorporate historic flypasts or aerial display elements. This is one of the implications in the wake of the Shoreham Air Show disaster in August last year, in which eleven people were killed when a Hawker Hunter jet taking part in the event crashed on the A27. As a result of this,the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has enhanced safety measures for all UK civil air shows. Among the steps introduced are increased display charges, enhanced risk assessments,
tougher checks and training requirements for pilots and display directors.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Classic Car Weekly 16th March 2016.