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. Read more about 'Update on sector risk profiles'... Posted in CAA; Posted 6 years ago
Ag rules It’s been two years since important changes to agricultural ratings and training requirements were made in Part 61 Pilot Licences and Ratings. Read more about 'Ag rules'... Posted in Agricultural operations; Posted 6 years ago
Tuning into ag Recent issues concerning poor radio use by some agricultural pilots have Vector going back to the basics. Read the articleTuning into ag Read more about 'Tuning into ag'... Posted in Agricultural operations; Posted 6 years ago
Sky's the limit for SBAS technology Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) technology is seen as the future to delivering highly accurate positioning, and its benefits are about to be tested here. Read more about 'Sky's the limit for SBAS technology'... Posted in Technology; Posted 6 years ago
ELTs An emergency locator transmitter can greatly improve your chances of survival in an emergency. But fitting or using an ELT incorrectly can put lives at risk. Read more about 'ELTs'... Posted in Components, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, General safety; Posted 6 years ago
Compatible modifications As more complex modifications become the norm, the interactions between different systems also become more complex. Before modifying, make sure you know whether your mods will work together. Read more about 'Compatible modifications'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance; Posted 6 years ago
The world-beating Jarrod Wood The Air New Zealand line engineer may have won gold at a global work skills competition, but he’s “still learning every day”. Read the articleThe world-beating Jarrod Wood Read more about 'The world-beating Jarrod Wood'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance; Posted 6 years ago
'Uncontrolled' doesn't mean you Proximity events at uncontrolled aerodromes continue to feature in the stats. Avoiding such occurrences comes down to the fundamentals that we all know, but actually have to do. Read more about ''Uncontrolled' doesn't mean you'... Posted in Aerodromes; Posted 6 years ago
Lycoming valves Any time the valves in a piston engine stick, even intermittently, it’s a serious problem. Read more about 'Lycoming valves'... Posted in Engineering and maintenance, Engines and engine failure; Posted 6 years ago
Thrills, risk, and dying “Fear is a super important thing, man … without fear, you will die. ” Jeb Corliss, 2016 Read the articleThrills, risk, and dying Read more about 'Thrills, risk, and dying'... Posted in Adventure aviation; Posted 6 years ago