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DARS Documents

Directorate of Aviation Regulation and Safety documents (formally the Defence Aviation and Safety Centre)

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Defence Confidential Occurrence Reporting Scheme (DCORS)

New Tri-service confidential report form for reporting flight safety incidents. The system formerly known under Anymouse, Acorn, Condor or Murphy.


Date: 7 Jan 08

Directorate of Aviation Regulation & Safety (DARS) Education Courses

The DARS conducts 'joint, common, high level' flight safety training courses.

Annually, almost 1,000 military, MoD contracted civilian and overseas students attend short courses at RAF Northolt. The courses offered include:

  • Flying Supervisors' Course (FSC)
  • Flying Authorizors' Course (FLAC)
  • Human Factors Facilitator Course (HFFC)
  • Flight Safety Officers' Course (FSOC)
  • Post Crash Management Incident Officers' Course (PCMIOC)

UK military personnel wishing to attend courses can find further details on the DARS Intranet site. MoD contracted staff who require further details should contact Horizon training on [44] (0)1179 188 128


Date: 12 May 08

DARS Organisational Chart & How to find us

A chart showing the organisational structure and Service manning of the Directorate of Aviation Regulation & Safety & how to find us.


Date: 22 Jan 06

Directorate of Aviation Regulation & Safety (DARS) Safety Poster Order Form

Any copies of the DARS safety posters displayed in the Safety Poster catalogue can be ordered via the following order form.


Date: 4 May 06

Defence Flight Safety Occurrence Report form & ASIMS User Guide

The Defence Flight Safety Occurrence Report should be used to report a Flight Safety related 'event'.  The Airprox Report, the Birdstrike Report, and the AIR(C) Report are complementary forms for reporting specific flight safety events.

The Aviation Safety Information Management System, ASIMS, is the database of all flight safety occurrences.  The ASIMS User Guide provides guidance to all those personnel who are a link in the 'flight safety chain'.  The User Guide also contains guidance on completing a D-FSOR (the D-FSOR Aide Memoire).


Date: 17 Mar 09

Display Flying Notes

Display flying is perhaps the most testing role for any pilot or crew. No one will embark upon a season of displays unless they have already demonstrated high standards of character and flying skill. But success demands more than these qualities, as many people have learnt to their cost. A fair amount of mystique has also built up over the years about display flying and many who are new to the art are reluctant to ask questions.

This guide aims to unveil the mystique and answer at least some of the questions.


Date: 21 Jan 06

Human Factors Open Report form

This page provides a link to the Human Factor Open Report Form. The purpose of the HFOR system is to ensure that we learn from error. The completed report should be sent through the local command chain and will allow managers to make changes to work routines.


Date: 18 Jan 06

NATO Flight Safety STANAGS

Flight safety information


Date: 18 Jun 08

Post Aircraft Accident Alerting and Post Crash Management Initiation

Procedures for MoD Aircraft Accident Alerting and Post Crash Management Initiation apply to all aircraft on the UK military register including aircraft of the BBMF, the RN and Army Historic Flights, as well as several other categories as detailed in Section 100 of JSP 551 Vol 2.

The principal elements of the procedure are as follows:

  • The Defence Crisis Management Centre (DCMC) Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff Duty Officer (DCDSDO) becomes the recipient of initial aircraft accident reporting during working and non-working hours, i.e. 24/7 duty. The contact telephone number is: 9621-88938 or 0207 218 8938.
  • The DCDSDO will initiate MOD's immediate response to an aircraft accident, alerting key units and officials by telephone. Units and officials that have non-immediate actions will be informed by e-mail. JSP 551 Vol2 is now the authoritative source document for Post crash Management Procedures.

    Please address any queries to DARS Ops Sp SO2
    E-Mail: DARS-OpsSpSO2@northolt.raf.mod.uk


Date: 13 Jun 08

Post Season Flying Display Symposium Report

Report on the presentations and discussions at the Directorate of Aviation Regulation & Safety (DARS) Post Season Display Symposium 2008.


Date: 3 Dec 08

Pre-Season Display Flying Symposium 2008 - Minutes

Minutes of the Pre-Season Flying Display Symposium held at RNAS Yeovilton from the 12 to 13 March 2008.


Date: 20 Mar 08