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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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The senior pilot

How pilots, getting along in years, can maintain their medical and continue their passion.

Competence or just confidence?

After getting your pilot licence or certificate, you need to keep practising basic skills, so BFRs are a breeze, and you’re the safest pilot you can be.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Instruction instructors and training;

Posted 20 months ago

A beacon can save your life

Buy or hire one for your next flight.

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

Posted 20 months ago

Missed the ADS-B deadline?

You now must have ADS-B OUT if you’re flying in controlled airspace. This is what to do if you need to enter controlled airspace without it.

Posted in Airspace, Components, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 21 months ago

Classic Fighters is back. Here's how to get there safely

After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Classic Fighters airshow is back at Omaka this Easter.

Posted in Airspace, Displays aerobatics and aviation events, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Radiotelephony and communications;

Posted 21 months ago

Between November 2021 and October 2022 there were 48 reported airspace intrusions into the Woodbourne control zone. Vector Online takes a look at the challenges – and peculiarities – of the local transit lane.

Night-induced spatial disorientation

A fatal accident in Canterbury and a close call near Murchison illustrate how a straightforward night flight can descend into killer spatial disorientation. Read the articleNight-induced spatial disorientation

Posted in Health and human factors;

Posted 24 months ago

Why counting cycles counts

Another cautionary tale for you, if you’re the operator of an aircraft. Read the articleWhy counting cycles counts

Posted in Operators;

Posted 24 months ago

Raising the alarm accidentally

Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) inadvertently activating are an ongoing problem in the aircraft maintenance sector. Read the article Raising the alarm accidentally

Posted in Components;

Posted 24 months ago

Lithium battery fires do happen here

AvSec officer at Wellington Airport prevents catastrophic event. Read the article Lithium battery fires do happen here

Posted in Carriage of goods;

Posted 24 months ago

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