CASA media release - Monday, 22 August 2005
Better air safety for Gold Coast
Gold Coast pilots will be working to improve air safety at a special aviation forum being held at Southport Airport tomorrow.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Southport Flying Club are convening the free local aviation forum to look at a range of key safety issues.
Experts will make presentations on three issues important to pilots in the Gold Coast region.
They are local weather, operations in and around controlled airspace and pilot maintenance.
A representative from the Bureau of Meteorology will provide a detailed analysis of local weather patterns, while an expert from CASA will look at pilot maintenance and controlled airspace operations.
The forum offers pilots the chance to improve their knowledge and skills, as well as to discuss and debate a range of safety issues.
CASA’s Peter Gibson says the forum is a great chance for everyone involved in aviation in the region to get together and learn.
“Education and training are keys to better air safety,” Mr Gibson says.
“This forum will help to improve air safety in the Gold Coast region and that’s good news for pilots and passengers.
“The region has a good safety record but we need to continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The forum is being held at the Southport Flying Club, starting at 6pm on Tuesday August 23.
CASA is hosting a free BBQ on the night for everyone who attends.
Media contact:
Peter Gibson
mobile 0419 296 446
Ref: MR0527