Flying safely over a revived Outback
As floodwaters transform the Outback into a spectacular inland sea, pilots are reminded to stay alert to increased air traffic, wildlife activity and specific broadcast requirements in the region.
Celebrate ‘May-tenance’ month
CASA is shining a spotlight on the essential role of aircraft maintenance engineers in keeping our skies safe.
On the same frequency: phraseology and readback
In high-workload environments, a single miscommunication can quickly escalate into a serious incident.
Dial in before you drop in -what to consider when flying into private airstrips
Many pilots dream of owning an aeroplane and having it in a hangar at home.
Drone flyer diary: Martin Bass
Martin Bass has spent decades working in aviation and with drone technology.
Maintenance quiz – Autumn 2025
What is the approximate fuel flow of a large airliner such as an Airbus A350 cruising at 35,000 feet at mach 0.85?
a. 2.4...
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...
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.
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.
So, how did the interview go?
As a check ride, it could have been better, but this pilot chose to look at the bright side.
A brutal hazing
Audio adds a new dimension to Flight Safety Australia reader Nic Barnes' story about how things are different up north
As a VFR private pilot...
Double blind
I was flying from Jandakot to Rottnest Island, a flight of about 15 minutes. It was a beautiful day for flying, with no clouds...
The weather in your head
It was mid-July 2023 and I was very excited to fly my first cross-country navigation flight that would have more than one stop. I...
