Vector Online - Page 3, In category Aerodromes

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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Bird strike

Experienced pilot Phil Welcome got the fright of his life when he took off in his Piper PA-31 Navajo from Whitianga aerodrome in March and met with a “river of…

With aerodrome safety, size doesn't matter

‘Private aerodrome’ conjures up a simple strip and little activity. Some, however, are quite complex and increasingly busy.

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 5 years ago

On watch for wildlife

Wildlife refuge areas are not marked on aeronautical charts, but the chance of a bird strike around them is much heightened. Read the articleOn watch for wildlife

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 6 years ago

Anticipate and integrate at North Shore

Understanding the needs of others at a busy mixed-use aerodrome like North Shore will go a long way to keeping you and others safe.

Posted in Aerodromes, Airspace;

Posted 6 years ago

Aerodrome markings 101

All aerodrome users should be as familiar with aerodrome markings as they are with road markings. Not knowing what they represent could lead to a dangerous situation.

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 6 years ago

Aerodrome signs 101

Pilots need a working knowledge of all aeronautical signs at aerodromes.

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 6 years ago

Taxiway signage changes

The signage at runway-holding positions is being standardised. Here’s what you need to know. Read the articleTaxiway signage changes

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 6 years ago

Flying around animals

There are very few places in New Zealand where you don’t need to worry about the effect of your flying on livestock. Read the articleFlying around animals

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 6 years ago

Animals on the strip

If you’re inexperienced, trying to ‘monster’ stock off an airstrip through a low level, high speed beat-up is dangerously risky. Read the articleAnimals on the strip

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 6 years ago

'Uncontrolled' doesn't mean you

Proximity events at uncontrolled aerodromes continue to feature in the stats. Avoiding such occurrences comes down to the fundamentals that we all know, but actually have to do.

Posted in Aerodromes;

Posted 7 years ago

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