yleisilmailu
Yleisilmailu, or general aviation, refers to civil aviation operations that are not scheduled air transport. In Finland, yleisilmailu encompasses private flying, flight training, aeroclub activities, business aviation on non-scheduled terms, and various forms of aerial work such as surveying, photography, crop dusting, and banner towing. It excludes scheduled passenger transport operated by airlines.
Regulation and oversight: In Finland, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) is responsible for licensing
Typical participants: private pilots and aircraft owners, flying clubs (ilmailukerhot) offering training and recreational flying; professional
Aircraft and operations: yleisilmailu uses light aircraft (single-engine piston, twins), ultralight/kevyt ilma-alus categories, gliders, balloons, and
Safety and culture: The community emphasizes safety, training, and compliance with air traffic and airspace rules.
History and outlook: Since the early 20th century, yleisilmailu has supported pilot training, regional accessibility, and