New radar for air traffic control Phil Rakena By Phil Rakena, Operations Development Specialist, ATS Future Services, Airways New Zealand. Read more about 'New radar for air traffic control'... Posted in Aerodromes, Technology, Security; Posted 6 months ago
Who's really flying your aircraft? A conversation with three safety investigators about the downfalls of trusting technology too much in the cockpit. Read more about 'Who's really flying your aircraft?'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Technology; Posted 12 months 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 16 months ago
Final call for ADS-B From 31 December 2022 it’s mandatory to have ADS-B installed if you want to fly in controlled airspace. Read the articleFinal call for ADS-B Read more about 'Final call for ADS-B'... Posted in Technology; Posted 2 years ago
Stunning but imperfect We all know the attraction of navigation apps, but their flaws could be disastrous. Read more about 'Stunning but imperfect'... Posted in Airspace, Components, Flight planning, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Technology; Posted 2 years ago
A black box for GA - explaining the unexplained FENZ and DOC say aircraft carrying their personnel must now have a cockpit data recorder. Read the articleA black box for GA - explaining the unexplained Read more about 'A black box for GA - explaining the unexplained'... Posted in Rotary operations, Technology; Posted 3 years ago
Not drowning in the tech No pilot needs to be told what a boon the glass cockpit is. Read more about 'Not drowning in the tech'... Posted in Technology; Posted 3 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. Read more about 'I fly outside controlled airspace - ADS-B is of no use to me. Or is it?'... Posted in Technology; Posted 3 years ago
TCAS: A valuable tool if everyone plays the game The CAA receives regular reports of near misses resulting from aircraft transponders being faulty, or not turned on. Read the articleTCAS: A valuable tool if everyone plays the game Read more about 'TCAS: A valuable tool if everyone plays the game'... Posted in Technology; Posted 3 years ago
ADS-B changes - What you need to know The Minister of Transport has signed off changes to the rules relating to using ADS-B in all controlled airspace. Read more about 'ADS-B changes - What you need to know'... Posted in Technology; Posted 4 years ago