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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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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 21 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 28 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 42 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 49 days 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 55 days ago

I learned about preflights (and about securing loose items) from this

What happens when a canopy slams back, right at the moment of take-off? This unfortunate pilot found out.

Posted 2 months ago

Non-licensed, non-airworthy

Reporting unsafe behaviour can avoid accidents and injuries.

Posted 3 months ago

How to improve flight test pass rates

One training organisation is making big changes to its flight test programme – and the results speak for themselves.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Instruction instructors and training,

Posted 3 months ago

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