"We are clearly sorry to see the Nimrod MR2 retire but today is an opportunity to reflect on the marvelous contribution to national security made by the Maritime Patrol Force. The Nimrod has been involved in every major conflict in the last 40 years as well as protecting the UK's shores and supporting those working at sea through its Search and Rescue role. Much of our work has necessarily been shrouded in secrecy, but it is with great pride, affection and confidence that we say farewell to this version of 'The Mighty Hunter'." Source: RAF Kinloss Station Commander, Group Captain Robbie Noel, on Friday, March 26, as VIPs, RAF personnel, their families and a number of veterans attended an event at RAF Kinloss to mark the last days of the Nim

Aero-Linx: SAFE Responds To FAA Pilot Cert Proposal The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has submitted a detailed response to the FAA ANPRM entitled, "New Pilot Certification Requirements for Air Carrier Operations". Earlier this year, the FAA solicited input on proposals to enhance air safety through improved pilot qualification and training requirements.

VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from cloud criteria, and the minimum IFR altitudes specified in 14 CFR Part 91. The use of this term does not relieve controllers of their responsibility to separate aircraft in Class B and Class C airspace or TRSAs as required by FAAO JO 7110.65.