Pilots, watch for ash Pilots can be the first to notice the early signs of activity from a reawakening or erupting of our volcanoes. Read more about 'Pilots, watch for ash'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety, Airspace; Posted 16 hours ago
Busier and busier Aircraft movements are increasing at several airports. Itinerant pilots are not always prepared for that. Read more about 'Busier and busier'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Aerodromes; Posted 8 days ago
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. Read more about 'Go, no-go decisions in wildfire season'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety; Posted 15 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. Read more about 'Defect reporting - a vital part of the safety system'... Posted in General safety, Reporting; Posted 36 days ago
It’s that time of year again folks… We need your help, so we can help you stay safe. Read more about 'It’s that time of year again folks…'... Posted in Agricultural operations, Reporting, Aircraft owner and aircraft; Posted 41 days ago
The dangers of December A lack of care, and distraction, have caused a recent spike in agricultural accidents. Read more about 'The dangers of December'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Agricultural operations, General safety; Posted 43 days ago
The new Act The Act will not bring sudden and drastic change on the day it’s introduced. Rather, the Act modernises language, and updates legislation to allow for modern technology. Read more about 'The new Act'... Posted 49 days ago
Laser strikes – report them! A recent laser strike on an air ambulance is just one of an increasing number of these mindless attacks. Read more about 'Laser strikes – report them!'... Posted in General safety; Posted 55 days ago
Summer traffic busy spots 2024-25 This page shows major flying events, known at the time of publishing, between mid-December 2024 and March 2025. Read more about 'Summer traffic busy spots 2024-25'... Posted 56 days ago
'It’ll never happen here' While it’s tempting to think that security risks are consistently low at regional aerodromes, a recent event shows this isn’t true across the board. Read more about ''It’ll never happen here''... Posted in Aerodromes, Security; Posted 57 days ago