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Navigating the margins with Special VFR
Special VFR is not a workaround for poor planning or an excuse to press on.
The boy who watched planes through the window
Hugh McBain's safety journey
When you speak to 29-year-old Hugh McBain about aviation, the word that instantly comes to mind is passion. Passion for people,...
Working the crowd: How to stay out of trouble in controlled airspace
Back in 2009 when I was learning to fly at Camden, I made an embarrassing student mistake
Entering a trap
A recent incident highlights the hazards visual pilots face in inadvertently entering IMC
Speak, listen, look – and live
Reading this story may be the first time you hear of a near miss between a small airliner and a Piper Cherokee at Mudgee...
Ordeal by battery
Everyone involved in aviation, indeed anyone who uses modern technology, has a role to play in lithium battery safety.
Positive climb
Audio adds a new dimension to this anonymous first officer's close call, first published in 2021.
The hateful eight
Even the most seasoned pilots can get nervous when approaching a busy, controlled aerodrome. Whether you’re a fresh commercial pilot or a weekend warrior, this analysis of 8 common mistakes will help you confidently navigate the airspace.
Check your departure plan
Research, read and recite before you make your move.
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.
