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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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You can always learn something, when things go wrong

From the CAA’s Investigations team. Collaborate with other PCBUs at the same worksite Photo: iStock.

Posted in When things go wrong,

Posted 36 hours ago

An industry under pressure

Keeping instructors is a major challenge for training organisations. But with good planning and the right attitude, they have a better chance.

Posted in Instruction instructors and training,

Posted 42 hours ago

Lessons learned from accidents - You can always learn something, when things go wrong

From the CAA’s Investigations team.

Posted in When things go wrong,

Posted 9 days ago

Near collision on take-off

An itinerant pilot learned the hard way that checking the AIP at an unfamiliar aerodrome could be a lifesaver.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong, Aerodromes,

Posted 9 days ago

MET changes

In a few months, major aerodromes around the country will align their METAR and TAF reporting procedures with international standards.

What could go wrong?

I learned about distraction in IMC from this. A few years ago, a Cessna I jointly owned was sold, and I bought a Cirrus G2 2004 to replace it.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong,

Posted 23 days ago

RACAs - New Zealand’s frontline defenders against threats to aviation

How do regulated air cargo agents remain vigilant against the constantly evolving menace to New Zealand’s aviation industry?

Posted in Carriage of goods,

Posted 30 days ago

Bird strike risk at Kaikōura this summer

A pilot who’s dedicated many years protecting an endangered species of native sea bird, says they’re a massive bird strike risk during the summer months.

Posted 43 days ago

Drug and alcohol management plans – the first are due within weeks

Date published: 5 September 2025 The first batch of ‘DAMPs’ need to be with the CAA for approval by the end of the business day, 30 September 2025. Who?

Posted in General safety, Reporting,

Posted 49 days ago

Automatic NOTAMs for drones at aerodromes

As more drones populate New Zealand skies, for everyone’s safety, applying for a NOTAM has been made simpler.

Posted in Drones and model aircraft, Aerodromes,

Posted 52 days ago

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