Not flying much? Beat the rust Piston engines function best when flown regularly, but how to keep them in good condition if you don’t get into the air so often? Read the articleNot flying much? Beat the… Read more about 'Not flying much? Beat the rust'... Posted in Engines and engine failure; Posted 7 years ago
A study in safety A whiteboard exercise in Miramar was a catalyst for a highly successful – and safe – event amid the peaks of the Crown Range and Southern Alps. Read more about 'A study in safety'... Posted in Displays aerobatics and aviation events, General safety; Posted 7 years ago
So you don't think you need a NOTAM? The failure to consult NOTAMs and AIP Supplements is keeping CAA safety investigators busy examining potentially deadly occurrences. Read the articleSo you don't think you need a NOTAM? Read more about 'So you don't think you need a NOTAM?'... Posted in Flight planning; Posted 7 years ago
Don't let your software trip you up When your home computer throws a wobbly, the worst that might happen is you lose your recipes, but if you’re an aviation operator the results could be disastrous. Read more about 'Don't let your software trip you up'... Posted in Technology; Posted 7 years ago
A heads-up on night VFR With the days closing in, some pilots begin to test their luck, pushing on later and later into the darkening sky. Read more about 'A heads-up on night VFR'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 7 years ago
Go-arounds The decision to go around is a standard procedure, but could have a greater impact on aviation accident rates than any other. Read the articleGo-arounds Read more about 'Go-arounds'... Posted in Aerodromes; Posted 7 years ago
Change of ownership Buying or selling an aircraft? It’s important that you know how to change the aircraft’s ownership details. Read the articleChange of ownership Read more about 'Change of ownership'... Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft; Posted 7 years ago
Startle A fire warning, sudden stall, an engine failure on takeoff, a cockpit alert: some pilots react quickly and appropriately, some act after a long delay, a few freeze. Read more about 'Startle'... Posted in Health and human factors, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 7 years ago
Hands off the accident scene It’s a world of selfies and rushing to be first to break the news on social media. That’s led to the work of CAA and TAIC investigators being frustrated by people deliberately or inadvertently interfering with aircraft accident scenes. Read more about 'Hands off the accident scene'... Posted in When things go wrong; Posted 7 years ago
Learning from Kaikoura The magnitude 7. 8 earthquake just after midnight on 14 November 2016 took everyone by surprise, including the aviation industry. Read more about 'Learning from Kaikoura'... Posted in When things go wrong; Posted 7 years ago