"Line up and wait... I said wait!" When issued with a clearance or departure instruction, you need to keep your headspace in the right kind of airspace. Read more about '"Line up and wait... I said wait!"'... Posted in Aerodromes, Health and human factors; Posted 9 years ago
Alternative process for determining cardiovascular health The CAA has adopted an alternative process for determining cardiovascular health which, for many participants, may cost less. Read more about 'Alternative process for determining cardiovascular health'... Posted in Health and human factors; Posted 9 years ago
Avoiding distraction Quit your hashtagging, put down your cellphone, and stop flicking through filters to make the Southern Alps look even prettier than they are. Read more about 'Avoiding distraction'... Posted in Health and human factors, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 9 years ago
The danger of accumulated stress Here’s a tale of apparently small things leading to a big mistake that could have killed someone. Read the articleThe danger of accumulated stress Read more about 'The danger of accumulated stress'... Posted in Health and human factors; Posted 9 years ago
A new approach to fatigue Better scientific knowledge and operational experience has led to a re-think, globally, about managing fatigue in aviation. Read more about 'A new approach to fatigue'... Posted in Health and human factors; Posted 9 years ago
Safety reporting in adventure aviation With activity burgeoning in adventure aviation, the CAA is keen to work with the sector to distribute safety information and ‘lessons learned’. Read more about 'Safety reporting in adventure aviation'... Posted in Adventure aviation, General safety, Reporting; Posted 9 years ago
Places not to drone Late last year in California, a massive wildfire swept across Interstate 15 destroying 20 vehicles. Read more about 'Places not to drone'... Posted in Drones and model aircraft; Posted 9 years ago
Part 61 pilot licences and ratings changes Changes to the recreational pilot licence (RPL), including the introduction of an RPL for helicopter pilots, will make getting a foot in the cockpit even easier. Read more about 'Part 61 pilot licences and ratings changes'... Posted in Licensing and personnel; Posted 9 years ago
Your SMS is yours and yours alone Your SMS needs to be tailored specifically to your operation to manage your risks and build a safety culture that works for you. Read more about 'Your SMS is yours and yours alone'... Posted in Safety management systems; Posted 9 years ago
Landing your helicopter in a public place Just because your helicopter is able to pretty much land anywhere doesn’t mean it should. Read more about 'Landing your helicopter in a public place'... Posted in Aerodromes, Rotary operations; Posted 9 years ago
