“It’s about being a reasonable human” You wouldn’t shoulder barge someone in the street, even if you had right-of-way, would you? Maybe apply that same courtesy in the circuit. Read more about '“It’s about being a reasonable human”'... Posted 3 days ago
Fix your seatbelt low and tight It really is that simple. But another fatal crash shows complacency is winning. Read more about 'Fix your seatbelt low and tight'... Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Rotary operations, Operators, General safety; Posted 10 days ago
Different flying experiences in the North and South Islands They’re siblings, not twins. Read more about 'Different flying experiences in the North and South Islands'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Weather; Posted 17 days ago
Lucky strike It was supposed to be just another goat cull. But this pilot and his passenger narrowly escaped with their lives. Here’s their story. Read more about 'Lucky strike'... Posted in General safety, Aircraft owner and aircraft, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 45 days ago
The foundation of a strong engineering culture Three aviation engineering workshops, each unique in their own way, agree that open communication is at the heart of their approach to safety. Read more about 'The foundation of a strong engineering culture'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance; Posted 52 days ago
Remember your phone when you fly a drone Failing to maintain good comms while flying your drone can lead to embarrassment. Maybe worse. Read more about 'Remember your phone when you fly a drone'... Posted 59 days ago
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. Read more about 'I learned about maintenance control from this'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance; Posted 2 months 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. Read more about 'Icing in summer? Yes, it's a thing'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Rotary operations, Operators; Posted 2 months 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. Read more about 'Introducing Safe Haven - a new way to report health conditions'... Posted in General safety, Health and human factors, Licensing and personnel; Posted 3 months 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’. Read more about 'The surprising findings on mid-air collisions in uncontrolled airspace'... Posted 3 months ago
