Photograph shows a flood response scene, with Ben Dawson in high-visibility safety gear observing a drone above submerged roadway and trees. Brown floodwater covers surrounding land, with a warning sign, utility poles, and partially inundated barriers visible.

Drone flyer diary: Ben Dawson

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Read Ben Dawson's drone flyer diary to see how he initiated and implemented the drone inspection program for Endeavour Energy.

From instructor to safety leader: Susan Carroll awarded CASA Safety Manager Scholarship

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With more than 2 decades working in the aviation industry, Susan Carroll has built a career defined by community service, operational excellence and a...
Female safety manager holding computer tablet.

Take your next step in aviation safety

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Looking to build your skills in aviation safety management? Three $5,000 CASA scholarships are available to support professional development, with applications closing on Sunday 18 October.
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Helicopter quiz: Winter 2026

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We invite you to test yourself with the quiz
Drone flyer diary: Kate Akkerman

Drone flyer diary: Kate Akkerman

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Drones are helping scientists collect important data while reducing risks to people and wildlife.
Entries to the competition close 11 September. Submit your photos at consultation.casa.gov.au.

Have you captured aviation at its best?

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We want to see aviation through your lens. Our photo competition is open for entries.
A man is working on an aeroplane engine, which is purple and white.

Putting the pieces together: modular engineer licensing

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A new approach to gaining engineering qualifications aims to boost supply in this important trade.

Imposter syndrome

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One of the many affectionate jokes about the seemingly immortal Douglas DC-3 is how on many surviving examples the aircraft data plate is the...
A helicopter flying through the sky, with "?!" superimposed over it

Fancy meeting you here

A student’s advanced lesson in non-controlled airspace serves up a lesson in situational awareness, and its difficulty.

Make yourself heard

Lookout is important, but so is keeping your ears open and, when appropriate, opening your mouth.
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The silence over Kingaroy

What you cannot hear can still hurt you, as this pilot was shocked to discover, despite due diligence. Only the mk1 eyeball saved the day.
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Was I the villain?

A thorough self-debrief after an unsettling encounter leads a pilot to some sobering conclusions about procedure and visibility.
An aeroplane spraying a field, with an airspace map superimposed over the sky behind it

Mix-up in the salad bowl

Unchallenged assumptions about controlled airspace procedures put this pilot in a potentially very dangerous situation.
A cockpit with gauges and a GPS.

Perfectly gauged response

A newly minted pilot faces their first emergency, with the added complication of it happening in tightly controlled airspace. Spoiler: it ended well.