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The ice bucket challenge
This crew had to battle extremely bad weather including severe icing before making a safe landing.
I worked for a small regional airline that operated...
Weather wisdom: unravelling probability – PROB30 and PROB40
It pays to understand the use of PROB on weather forecasts, as it has significant safety and regulatory implications for flight planning.
Double-plus caution: watch for gliders
Gliders don't behave the same as a powered aircraft, so best not to expect them to.
Researching this article, I found myself in the front...
Lurching towards disaster
A jump pilot becomes acquainted with the particular hazards of this sport in a story that reflects standards at the time it took place.
We needed...
Flying instructor lands a Wings Award
Peter Townsend receives his award
We’re continuing our support of Australian Flying’s CASA Wings Awards through our Safety promotion sponsorship program. The program aims to...
In the slot to hit the spot
Striving for accuracy in landings will benefit every phase of your flying.
It's fun to be the ace of the base and win a spot...
Flying high at the 2022 Wings Awards
UPRT Australia and Lauren Jones receive their awards
CASA is continuing our support of Australian Flying’s CASA Wings Awards through our Safety promotion sponsorship...
So wrong but then so right
A Qantas crew demonstrates a textbook reaction to a serious in-flight emergency.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published its report into the failure...
Gold Coast airspace closures
Planning on flying in Gold Coast airspace this month?
If so, be aware there will be airspace closures between Thursday 17 August and Sunday...
Stay OnTrack: Flying the Darwin region
We have developed Stay OnTrack: Flying the Darwin region to help pilots safely navigate this busy area.
It adds to the other guides – for...
