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Read our special 'online' Vector stories here. Some are unique to the website, and some have featured in print issues of Vector.

Note: This archive dates back to 2015. So, the advice in some of the earlier articles may have changed.

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I learned about maintenance control from this

This maintenance controller learned a difficult lesson about the danger of making assumptions. This is a story of honest errors, followed by delayed and dumb decisions.

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 38 hours ago

Icing in summer? Yes, it's a thing

The CAA’s weather expert says changing weather patterns mean there’s a growing chance of encountering icing conditions all year round.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Rotary operations, Operators;

Posted 9 days ago

Introducing Safe Haven - a new way to report health conditions

The CAA has helped create a new, separate space for participants to report on, and improve, their health.

Posted in General safety, Health and human factors, Licensing and personnel;

Posted 16 days ago

The surprising findings on mid-air collisions in uncontrolled airspace

The results of brand-new research indicate that experience is no protection against the risk of a ‘mid-air’.

Posted 23 days ago

Pilots, watch for ash

Pilots can be the first to notice the early signs of activity from a reawakening or erupting of our volcanoes.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety, Airspace;

Posted 30 days ago

Busier and busier

Aircraft movements are increasing at several airports. Itinerant pilots are not always prepared for that.

Go, no-go decisions in wildfire season

The wildfire season is underway, so it’s timely to consider decision-making by pilots who are called on to help tackle blazes.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety;

Posted 44 days ago

Defect reporting - a vital part of the safety system

A recent event shows just how valuable a defect report to the CAA can be to worldwide safety.

Posted in General safety, Reporting;

Posted 2 months ago

It’s that time of year again folks…

We need your help, so we can help you stay safe.

Posted in Agricultural operations, Reporting, Aircraft owner and aircraft;

Posted 2 months ago

The dangers of December

A lack of care, and distraction, have caused a recent spike in agricultural accidents.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Agricultural operations, General safety;

Posted 2 months ago

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