NOTAM

NOTAM is short for Notice To Airmen. It is a service that regularly publishes important information about what is happening in the airspace to alert pilots to hazards that may affect their flight path.

The NOTAM is intended for all aircraft operators and you should take into account any warnings and areas with flight restrictions when planning your route.

Maps – DAGR

Aeronautical charts are used to plan a flight safely in aviation.

For SFE pilots the only official source of information about the restricted or restricted areas for SFE flight in Greece is the application of the Authority called DAGR https://dagr.hcaa.gr/

Using the app, the Semi-EA pilot can not only be informed about all the areas that have flight restrictions, but also request permission from the Civil Aviation Authority to fly in these areas.

AIP – provides important information

The AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication) is published by each state and contains information that is necessary for aviation and will be relevant for some time. You should read the AIP before you start flying. Most countries publish a national AIP with information about the conditions of flying to, from or over the airspace and airports of different countries.

The AIP SUP (Aeronautical Information Publication Supplement) contains information on temporary changes to the AIP that may be short and long term.

Geo – awareness, Geo – fence

After 1 January 2021, all types of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the open category of C1, C2 and C3 categories must be equipped with a geo-cognitive function. This function means that, as a remote operator, you will be able to obtain information on airspace restrictions in relation to the position and altitude of your UAS. In addition, the geo-sensitivity function can alert you to airspace violations. However, as a remote pilot, you are always fully responsible for ensuring that your flight is conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with the rules.

Geo-fence and geo-cage for protection

Some areas with flight restrictions are protected by a geo-fence. A geo-fence is like a virtual fence in the airspace, which does not allow the aircraft to pass beyond the limits set by the geo-fence.

A geo-cage works in the opposite way. Instead of keeping the SFE outside the area, it keeps the SFE within its boundaries, like a virtual cage in airspace.