Defect reporting - a vital part of the safety system A recent event shows just how valuable a defect report to the CAA can be to worldwide safety. Read more about 'Defect reporting - a vital part of the safety system'... Posted in General safety, Reporting, Posted 16 months ago
It’s that time of year again folks… We need your help, so we can help you stay safe. Read more about 'It’s that time of year again folks…'... Posted in Agricultural operations, Reporting, Aircraft owner and aircraft, Posted 16 months ago
The dangers of December A lack of care, and distraction, have caused a recent spike in agricultural accidents. Read more about 'The dangers of December'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Agricultural operations, General safety, Posted 16 months ago
The new Act The Act will not bring sudden and drastic change on the day it’s introduced. Rather, the Act modernises language, and updates legislation to allow for modern technology. Read more about 'The new Act'... Posted 16 months ago
Laser strikes – report them! A recent laser strike on an air ambulance is just one of an increasing number of these mindless attacks. Read more about 'Laser strikes – report them!'... Posted in General safety, Posted 16 months ago
'It’ll never happen here' While it’s tempting to think that security risks are consistently low at regional aerodromes, a recent event shows this isn’t true across the board. Read more about ''It’ll never happen here''... Posted in Aerodromes, Security, Posted 16 months ago
Getting the best from ADS-B By Tom Gormley, Technical Advisor with the CAA’s former ADS-B grant scheme. Read more about 'Getting the best from ADS-B'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Posted 17 months ago
What the hell is ‘anxiety’? An intense workload cost an owner-operator his medical. With a great support network, which included the CAA medical team, he got it back. Read more about 'What the hell is ‘anxiety’?'... Posted in Rotary operations, Licensing and personnel, Posted 17 months ago
Emotions are contagious. Stay calm. When a pilot asks for help over the radio, staying calm can avert a crisis. Sounds obvious, right? Read more about 'Emotions are contagious. Stay calm.'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety, Posted 17 months ago
I learned about near misses from this Is your ADS-B switched on? How an enjoyable flight on a clear day became a terrifying near miss1. Read more about 'I learned about near misses from this'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong, Posted 17 months ago
