CASA media release - Wednesday, 24 August 2005
Better air safety for Darling Downs
Pilots from across the Darling Downs region will be working to improve air safety at a special aviation forum being held at Toowoomba Airport tomorrow.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Darling Downs Aero 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 Darling Downs region.
They are local weather, operations in and around controlled airspace and fuel management.
A representative from the Bureau of Meteorology will provide a detailed analysis of local weather patterns, while an expert from CASA will look at controlled airspace operations and fuel management.
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 Darling Downs 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 Darling Downs Aero Club, starting at 6pm on Thursday August 25.
CASA is hosting a free BBQ on the night for everyone who attends.
Media contact:
Peter Gibson
mobile 0419 296 446
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