Change in the air: CASA at 30
Australia's aviation regulator marks its 30th anniversary.
Ignite the passion – Hudson Dagge
From the dusty expanses of remote Australian cattle stations to the cockpit of a plane and now working in hangars, CASA aircraft maintenance engineer...
Drone flyer diary: Graham Doig
Drones allow new aviation technologies and ideas to be tested faster and cheaper than ever before.
Flying high? Be cautious with common medications this winter
Did you know that common cold and flu medications can impair your ability to fly or work safely in aviation—and even cause you to...
Drone flyer diary: Matt Germs
Matt Germs works at Hydrobiology, an independent environmental consultancy based in Perth that specialises in Earth and Ocean sciences.
Navigating the margins with Special VFR
Special VFR is not a workaround for poor planning or an excuse to press on.
A tense examination
Calibration of the instruments used in aircraft overhaul and repair is a small but vital aspect of maintenance safety.
Ring of fire
A tiny, inexpensive part was ignored for decades until it failed, with dreadful consequences.
The fiery crash of a 44-year-old Mooney MJ201 in 2022 remains...
Why we make the call
Despite being born into an aviation family and being drilled from an early age in propeller awareness, I had the extremely sobering experience of...
Silent scream
Using your ears is a much less stressful way to maintain separation than relying on your eyes alone.
Twice befuddled
Dismay and disappointment over an initial mistake can predispose you to subsequent lapses.
Cascade of confusion
Lookout and situational awareness are as essential in controlled airspace as anywhere else.
Positive climb
Audio adds a new dimension to this anonymous first officer's close call, first published in 2021.
Things can happen
It’s in the nature of aviation that small shifts can have big consequences.
