CASA media release - Friday, 30 September 2005
Better air safety for Ballarat
Ballarat's pilots are being urged to attend a new aviation workshop next week to improve air safety.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Ballarat Aero Club are staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop in Ballarat on Wednesday October 5.
The workshop will focus on local weather, pilot maintenance and flying in controlled airspace.
A representative from the Bureau of Meteorology will provide a detailed analysis of local weather patterns, while an expert from CASA will provide tuition on pilot maintenance and controlled airspace operations.
CASA's Peter Gibson says the workshop will make a real difference to air safety in the region.
"Education and training are keys to better air safety," Mr Gibson says.
"This workshop will help to improve air safety in Ballarat and surrounding areas and that's good news for pilots and passengers.
"Victoria has a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents."
The workshop is being held at the Ballarat Aero Club, starting at 6pm, on Wednesday October 5.
All local pilots are urged to attend.
CASA is hosting a free BBQ on the night for everyone who takes part in the workshop.
Media contact:
Peter Gibson
mobile 0419 296 446
Ref: MR0542