The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority’s statistics have previously listed loss of control in flight, abnormal runway contact, and powerplant failure as top safety concerns. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
A new survey revealed that UK general aviation pilots' top safety concerns are midair collisions, weather, and skill fade.
These pilot-perceived risks differ from the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority's statistics, which highlight loss of control, abnormal runway contact, and powerplant failure as top concerns, indicating a gap between perceived and actual risk.
Astral Aviation Consulting attributed these pilot concerns to factors like inconsistent use of electronic conspicuity, pilots' lack of confidence in understanding weather forecasts, and skill fade due to infrequent flying.
The consulting firm aims to address these concerns and help pilots stay safer through accessible online training and education.
A new survey has found United Kingdom general aviation pilots’ top three safety concerns to be midair collisions, weather, and skill fade.
The 2025 General Aviation Survey, conducted by experts at London-based Astral Aviation Consulting, included a broad spectrum of aviators from aircraft owners to student pilots and instructors.
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
