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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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Don't make life-threatening situations worse

Aircraft are a huge aid to a rescue when lives are at risk, but it’s critical that the safety of every rescuer comes first.

Posted in General safety, Rotary operations, Aircraft owner and aircraft,

Posted 25 hours ago

Night flying: Beautiful but hazardous

A recent close call highlights the risks of flying VFR in darkness.

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft,

Posted 8 days ago

Mid-flight change of plans made a routine job high-risk

A sudden adjustment to the job was followed by an unnerving encounter with wires – but cutters prevented a tragedy.

Posted in Wires, General safety, Agricultural operations,

Posted 15 days ago

Evading the wires

Don’t rely only on the farmer’s word for where the wires are. And once flying, use that light bar.

The big improve

Inside agricultural aviation’s safety rebuild.

Safety isn't static... and neither is your SMS

A safety management system needs to evolve, adapt, and prove its value every day.

Posted 36 days ago

Flying now feels safer at unattended aerodromes

Flight instructors aren’t easily impressed, but they say pilots are behaving better in the circuit. North Shore aerodrome, 2018. Photo courtesy of North Shore Aero Club.

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

Posted 43 days ago

Unexpected danger at the fuel bowser

This chief pilot was astounded by an unlikely event that was nevertheless hazardous.

Posted in Fuel and fuelling, General safety,

Posted 57 days ago

Capping a preflight

Distraction during the preflight checklist led to a close call for a student pilot.

Posted in Preflight and postflight,

Posted 2 months ago

The value of double-checking even the basics

A pilot carrying out a pre-purchase inspection took a little more time to investigate a potential issue. It may have saved his life.

Posted in Fuel and fuelling, Engineering and maintenance,

Posted 2 months ago

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