Procedure drifted, aircraft flipped
An established but unorthodox procedure enabled a simple human error to contribute to the destruction of a training aircraft.
Instead of powering up and climbing...
Shoot for the sky photo competition now open
Do you have a winning aviation-themed photo that you think others would enjoy?
Our Shoot for the sky photo competition is now open.
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Drone flyer diary – Rebecca Ludgate
Rebecca Ludgate's aviation journey was inspired by her father, a Qantas pilot.
Body of knowledge: why your aircraft’s condition is your responsibility
While aircraft maintenance management might sound daunting it’s really not that much different to what you do as an operator of a body, vehicle or home. You monitor how everything’s going and call for expert help or repairs as required.
Which check? Ensuring a safe landing
When was the last time you consciously considered why you’re performing your pre-landing checks, rather than just carrying them out because they’re on the...
Drone flyer diary – Chris Warrior
In the Yankunytjatjara language of the Yankunytjatjara people, napartji napartji means to be reciprocal.
Dirty plus thirty
A 12-factor classification of maintenance hazards remains as relevant as it was in 1993. Gordon Dupont’s' dirty dozen’, identifies manageable distinct safety problems, breaking a huge vague challenge into 12 smaller ones.
Back in the box: the importance of tool control for safety
Technology can assist, but not replace, human thoroughness in controlling this foreign object damage hazard
Aircraft maintenance is an unforgiving way to make a living.
As...
Conspiracy theory
A pilot learns a valuable lesson in taking responsibility and control.
Head on a swivel
An experienced airline transport pilot remembers 2 close calls early in his career that shaped his approach to safety.
Back in 2009 I was flying...
Bogged down in assumptions
A quick glance suggested everything would be okay – this was an expectations-driven illusion.
It was a beautiful winter's day in western Queensland, warm and...
Ignore the sirens
Fixating on the paddock meant I was completely blind to the actual ALA I was looking for.
One last look
Under pressure to rush, this pilot came close to danger.
Nearly made the news
When faced with ambiguous information, this pilot swallowed pride and made the safe decision.
How much fuel do we have? I always like to know...
