Vector Online - In category CAA

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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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.

Posted in CAA;

Posted 14 months ago

Everybody knew

“They were an accident waiting to happen” is a regular comment made to CAA’s fatal accident investigators.

CAA investigations - busting the myths

Contrary to some opinions, investigators do not monitor Flightradar24, searching for possible rule breaches. Here, Vector debunks this and other investigation fallacies.

Posted in CAA;

Posted 2 years ago

Making advisory circulars more ‘participant-friendly’

The Civil Aviation Authority is employing a small team of specialists to help CAA technical experts update and improve advisory circulars (ACs). These are documents designed to break down the complexity of civil aviation rules and help aviation participants comply with them.

Posted in CAA, Audio articles;

Posted 2 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.

Posted in CAA;

Posted 4 years ago

Investigating accident themes

An innovative tool is helping CAA’s safety investigators tackle complex issues using a system approach. Read the articleInvestigating accident themes

Posted in CAA;

Posted 6 years ago

Going public with drones

The CAA has launched a public campaign to encourage the safe use of drones at a time when the public can’t seem to get enough of them.

Posted in CAA, Drones and model aircraft;

Posted 6 years ago

Assessment of FDT Schemes

The CAA introduced a procedure in 2017 to ensure consistent application of Flight and Duty Time (FDT) rules. Read the articleAssessment of FDT Schemes

Posted in CAA, Operators;

Posted 7 years ago

Update on sector risk profiles

Sector Risk Profiles are a great example of the CAA and the aviation community working together to improve aviation safety.

Posted in CAA;

Posted 7 years ago

Report laser strikes

The incidence of flight crew being targeted by the menacing green (or blue) light is on the increase. There’s not a lot you can do to prevent them, there’s a bit you can do to mitigate their effects, but the most important thing is to report them.

Posted in CAA, General safety, When things go wrong;

Posted 7 years ago

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