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New rules came into effect from 2 December 2021 that cover the general operating and flight rules. We have updated the material in the VFRG to reflect these new rules. This website is now out of date and will be switched off in the new year. A PDF copy of the VFRG is available for download.

Radio communication phraseology updated to reflect the AIP
Withdrawal of the term Trend Type Forecast (TTF) and the introduction of the concept of a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast which is updated every 3 hours – identified through the RMKS field as TAF3.
Regional Forecasting Centres renamed as Aviation Forecasting Centres.
Updated aspects of NVG operations to reflect the AIP.
Changes to text, punctuation and structure to improve clarity and readability
Updated abbreviations and acronyms.

Pilot recency check retitled to Can you exercise the privileges of your licence, with some added detail on the flight review.
Pilot radio transmissions shown in uppercase for easy navigation.
Change to the wording regarding gliders listening out on Area VHF radio.
Minor typographic and format amendments to improve accuracy and readability
Minor textual changes to better harmonise with the AIP.

Conversion flow diagram—added a heading to highlight conversion of AVGAS from volume to mass
Day VFR equipment—inclusion of a turn and slip indicator and outside air temperature (OAT) indicator to the equipment list
Pre-flight information—inclusion of all Head Office and flight information region (FIR) NOTAM applicable to the en-route phase of flight, in addition to any location specific NOTAM
Frequency management—aligning text with other publications related to frequency management in Class G airspace

New fuel rules covering fuel planning and minimum fuel requirements that came into force on 8 November 2018
Recent changes to aviation medical certification
Substantial amendments to the graphical area forecasts (GAFs) section and inclusion of grid point wind and temperature (GPWT) forecasts to provide a display of data derived from weather model data
Streamlined information on NAIPS to remove outdated aerial forecast information with the introduction of GAF
Revised examples (including calculations, graphics and charts) such as calculating quantity of usable fuel required and beginning of first light, to reflect the intent of the current rules
Amendments to several references to respective CASRs, CARs, CAAPs, CAOs, and AIP as at 8 November 2018
Textual changes to improve clarity and readability
Updated abbreviations and acronyms.