Bird strike - anything could happen A group dedicated to preventing bird strikes is having long-term success, without always resorting to culling. Read more about 'Bird strike - anything could happen'... Posted in Aerodromes, Posted 2 years ago
Dip 'n check These two stories are from the Vector archives. Does this stuff still happen? Read more about 'Dip 'n check'... Posted in Fuel and fuelling, Posted 2 years ago
A special edition of Vector Our fatal accident investigators attend scenes of tragedies caused by the same few factors. In October, we're publishing a special issue of Vector. Read more about 'A special edition of Vector'... Posted in CAA, Posted 2 years ago
Things that jeopardise your lookout By Marc Brogan, CAA Chief Advisor of Standards Your awareness of your place in the air is vital. Read more about 'Things that jeopardise your lookout'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety, Posted 2 years ago
High safety In 1972, in the first issue of Vector, we reported a fatal aircraft accident in the lee of a mountain range. Read more about 'High safety'... Posted in Rotary operations, When things go wrong, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety, Posted 2 years ago
ADS-B does NOT replace an Airways VFR flight plan It’s undoubtedly a boon to aviation safety, but ADS-B won’t automatically trigger a search for you. Read more about 'ADS-B does NOT replace an Airways VFR flight plan'... Posted in Safety management systems, Flight planning, Posted 2 years ago
Lessons for all pilots from a Fenestron tragedy Know yourself. Know your aircraft. Know what it’s doing right now. Read more about 'Lessons for all pilots from a Fenestron tragedy'... Posted in Rotary operations, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong, Posted 2 years ago
Drifting away from safety By Alaska White, CAA Chief Advisor, Human Factors This is about the risk you take to ‘get the job done’ – you know, like NASA did with the space shuttle Challenger… Read more about 'Drifting away from safety'... Posted 2 years ago
Everybody knew “They were an accident waiting to happen” is a regular comment made to CAA’s fatal accident investigators. Read more about 'Everybody knew'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety, CAA, When things go wrong, Posted 2 years ago
Cyber security - time to take it seriously Cyber attacks are on the rise, with potential repercussions for aviation safety. Both the frequency and severity of cyber attacks are increasing in New Zealand. Read more about 'Cyber security - time to take it seriously'... Posted in Technology, Security, Posted 2 years ago
