An Independant Professional

Nigel Willson of Easy Consultancy has over 35 years' experience in the field of General Aviation and is an active and current GA pilot (holding Private and Commercial Pilots Licences), Head of Training for an Approved Training Organisation and a Declared Training Organisation, Instructor, Examiner, and Display Pilot. With over 8,000 hours (all on GA aircraft), he has additional ratings that include Instrument, Night, Aerobatics, Formation, Glider Towing, and a Display Authorisation.

Well known to the CAA, he often re-trains pilots at the request of the authority for a variety of reasons (usually as a result of an infringement occurrence). He also is well versed in the processes and procedures associated with the GA sector and both large, medium, and small (private) airfields and farm strips.

Nigel also developed, owns, and runs a successful online "Pilot Ground School" system covering all the required theoretical knowledge subjects enabling pilots to study for and pass the required official examinations for the issue of a Private Pilot's Licence. This also includes courses for existing pilots covering a further range of subjects for post-licence courses. Consequently, a detailed understanding of the ANO, AIP, SERA, and UK Retained EU law (ex EASA regulations), and EASA regulations is held.

He also flies, teaches, and examines on a wide variety of aircraft from microlight, medium, and larger GA aircraft from open cockpit war birds to fast modern glass cockpit aircraft. Nigel is also an authorised Flight Test pilot by both the CAA and LAA, having performed flight tests on many different types.

Nigel is often asked to undertake various independent consultancy roles within the aviation sector (particularly GA) and has done so on numerous occasions for a variety of agencies.

He has undertaken the production of numerous reports, articles and training in this area that include:

  • Noise Abatement
  • Wind Turbines
  • Solar Panels
  • Drone Operations
  • Notified Airspace Infringements
  • Training Courses and Seminars
  • Best Practices
  • Mitigation Measures