Digging for the truth A part arriving at Part 145 Argus Aviation in Motueka with some odd-looking documentation had the engineers saying, ‘just hang on one minute’. Read more about 'Digging for the truth'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance, Health and human factors, Posted 5 years ago
All about BFRs In an unhurried, well-planned, thorough biennial flight review, everyone wins. It’s a great opportunity for pilots to hone little-used skills. Read more about 'All about BFRs'... Posted in Licensing and personnel, Posted 5 years ago
Standard overhead join A few tips for joining overhead. Read the articleStandard overhead join Read more about 'Standard overhead join'... Posted in Aerodromes, Posted 5 years ago
Safety in the circuit The publication of new guidance in the AIP as to who has right of way in the unattended circuit is a good time to highlight general flying safety in this… Read more about 'Safety in the circuit'... Posted in Aerodromes, Posted 5 years ago
Singing from the same song sheet The CAA now has a specialist ‘interventions’ team which is combining analysis, SMS processes and marketing principles to influence safety behaviour in the aviation community. Read more about 'Singing from the same song sheet'... Posted in CAA, Posted 5 years ago
Cool decision-making in a crisis When two jet boat occupants were thrown into a fast-flowing river, ag pilot Heath Bagnall and his crewman Matt Rogatski leapt into lifesaving action. Read more about 'Cool decision-making in a crisis'... Posted in Health and human factors, Rotary operations, Posted 5 years ago
50 years of Vector - What's changed? Vector turns 50 this year. So, what has improved in the field of aviation safety since 1972? What’s still a problem? Read more about '50 years of Vector - What's changed?'... Posted in General safety, Posted 5 years ago
Summer flying It’s been a weird year, ae? And now you’re busting to get back into the air. Just before you do, have a look at this summery (see what we did there?) of advice from past Vector magazines. Read more about 'Summer flying'... Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Engineering and maintenance, General safety, Health and human factors, Posted 5 years ago
SMS - Top tips A number of operators’ SMS certification dates have been extended out to 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19. Read more about 'SMS - Top tips'... Posted in Safety management systems, Posted 5 years ago
Romeo, romeo, wherefore art thou? This pilot has many, many years of flying experience and his story comes from when he was a student. Read more about 'Romeo, romeo, wherefore art thou?'... Posted in Radiotelephony and communications, Posted 5 years ago
