Vector Online - In category Technology

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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Cyber security - time to take it seriously

Cyber attacks are on the rise, with potential repercussions for aviation safety. Both the frequency and severity of cyber attacks are increasing in New Zealand.

Posted in Technology, Security;

Posted 3 months ago

Final call for ADS-B

From 31 December 2022 it’s mandatory to have ADS-B installed if you want to fly in controlled airspace. Read the articleFinal call for ADS-B

Posted in Technology;

Posted 13 months ago

Stunning but imperfect

We all know the attraction of navigation apps, but their flaws could be disastrous.

Posted in Airspace, Components, Flight planning, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Technology;

Posted 15 months ago

A black box for GA - explaining the unexplained

FENZ and DOC say aircraft carrying their personnel must now have a cockpit data recorder. Read the articleA black box for GA - explaining the unexplained

Posted in Rotary operations, Technology;

Posted 22 months ago

Not drowning in the tech

No pilot needs to be told what a boon the glass cockpit is.

Posted in Technology;

Posted 2 years ago

I fly outside controlled airspace - ADS-B is of no use to me. Or is it?

Since 2008 there’ve been three fatal mid-air collisions – all in uncontrolled airspace – and at least 325 reported near misses overall.

Posted in Technology;

Posted 2 years ago

TCAS: A valuable tool if everyone plays the game

The CAA receives regular reports of near misses resulting from aircraft transponders being faulty, or not turned on. Read the articleTCAS: A valuable tool if everyone plays the game

Posted in Technology;

Posted 2 years ago

ADS-B changes - What you need to know

The Minister of Transport has signed off changes to the rules relating to using ADS-B in all controlled airspace.

Posted in Technology;

Posted 3 years ago

ADS-B - From sceptic to convert

Tim Hughes, a recreational aviator for 36 years, wasn’t sold on ADS-B at first. Then he thought through the safety benefits. Read the articleADS-B - From sceptic to convert

Posted in Technology;

Posted 3 years ago

Advice from ADS-B equipped pilots

The government’s ADS-B grant scheme has received more than 500 applications.

Posted in Technology;

Posted 3 years ago

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