'BVLOS' is coming - read your NOTAMs! Up until now, flying a drone has been allowed only if its operator or an observer could always see it, and the surrounding airspace, with their own eyes. Read more about ''BVLOS' is coming - read your NOTAMs!'... Posted in Airspace, Drones and model aircraft, Posted 4 years ago
Not drowning in the tech No pilot needs to be told what a boon the glass cockpit is. Read more about 'Not drowning in the tech'... Posted in Technology, Posted 4 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. Read more about 'I fly outside controlled airspace - ADS-B is of no use to me. Or is it?'... Posted in Technology, Posted 4 years ago
It's all on the line Vector spoke to a member of our CAA team about his personal wire strike story. We hope this personal account contributes to wire strike awareness. Read more about 'It's all on the line'... Posted in Wires, Posted 4 years ago
Spot the wire Two aircraft-versus-lines occurrences in the last three years highlights the inherent danger of operations near the national grid network. Read the articleSpot the wire Read more about 'Spot the wire'... Posted in Wires, Posted 4 years ago
Building a security culture ICAO has declared 2021 “The Year of Security Culture” saying that security is everyone’s responsibility. What does that mean for you as a New Zealand aviation participant? Read more about 'Building a security culture'... Posted in Security, Posted 4 years ago
RACAs and quality assurance It’s a good business decision for a regulated air cargo agent to ensure, through quality assurance, that their supply chain is robust. Read more about 'RACAs and quality assurance'... Posted in Security, Posted 4 years ago
Parting out We’re living through tough times in the aviation industry. Read more about 'Parting out'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance, Posted 4 years ago
Teach about the paperwork too - a plea to instructors An instructor might think they’re being helpful by taking care of all the paperwork. But they could be setting their student up to fail as a future aircraft owner/operator. Read more about 'Teach about the paperwork too - a plea to instructors'... Posted in Instruction instructors and training, Posted 4 years ago
A reminder about carrying goods Goods must be secure, immobile, and passengers protected from any sharp edges. Read the article A reminder about carrying goods Read more about 'A reminder about carrying goods'... Posted in Carriage of goods, Posted 4 years ago
