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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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Extra eyes

A couple of occurrences last year serve as a good reminder of the importance ground handlers play in aviation safety. Read the articleExtra eyes

Hazard, risk, and SMS

If you’re struggling with the difference between hazard and risk, and what to do about each, this is for you. Read the articleHazard, risk, and SMS

Posted in Safety management systems;

Posted 6 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

Declaring dangerous goods to ATS

A proposed rule change takes what should already be good practice into regulation. Read the article Declaring dangerous goods to ATS

Posted in Carriage of goods, When things go wrong;

Posted 6 years ago

Investigating accident themes

An innovative tool is helping CAA’s safety investigators tackle complex issues using a system approach. Read the articleInvestigating accident themes

Posted in CAA;

Posted 6 years ago

Horror in a Hirtenberg

A seasoned flier looks back on a teenage flight that could have ended his life. Read the articleHorror in a Hirtenberg

Posted in Health and human factors, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism;

Posted 6 years ago

Go back three steps

Some suggestions on how to deal with interruption. Read the articleGo back three steps

Posted in Health and human factors;

Posted 6 years ago

Antihistamines and drowsiness

When it comes to treating seasonal allergies like hay fever, pilots should be very careful about anything that contains antihistamines. Read the articleAntihistamines and drowsiness

Posted in Health and human factors;

Posted 6 years ago

Safety message: Secure loose items

Helicopter pilots and crews should make sure that all items in the cabin are securely stowed before take-of. Read the articleSafety message: Secure loose items

Posted in Rotary operations;

Posted 6 years ago

Radiotelephony changes

It’s all about the hundreds and thousands. There are some minor ICAO changes to radio phraseology that became applicable 8 November 2018.

Posted in Radiotelephony and communications;

Posted 6 years ago

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