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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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Ag aviation accident stats - a good news story

In 2014, there were 17 reported accidents for every 100,000 hours in the fixed-wing agricultural aviation sector. By 2021, that rate had fallen 65 percent, to 6.

Posted in Agricultural operations,

Posted 4 years ago

A blunt message

Two of the most experienced pilots at the CAA are increasingly worried by what they’re seeing, and hearing about, in the circuit. Read the articleA blunt message

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted in Wires,

Posted 5 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

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?

Posted in Security,

Posted 5 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.

Posted in Security,

Posted 5 years ago

Parting out

We’re living through tough times in the aviation industry.