Vector Online

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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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 20 hours ago

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

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 7 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 10 days ago

Training in marginal weather

A student pilot describes his first flight in windy weather with patchy rain. What does he learn?

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

Posted 37 days ago

Switched on

The RCCNZ says a lot happens behind the little red ELT switch, which you may not fully appreciate.

A pilot's best friend or worst enemy?

How you implement tech in the cockpit determines its usefulness and safety.

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

Posted 51 days ago

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Aerodromes, Airspace,

Posted 2 months ago

Test flights for aircraft modifications

Lots of aircraft get modified so they can undertake new activities. The CAA has now made it more straightforward to apply for flight tests and related approvals.

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism,

Posted 3 months ago

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