CASA media release - Friday, 7 October 2005
Better air safety for Mckay
A special aviation workshop for local pilots is being held tomorrow in Mackay to improve air safety in the Tropical North.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Mackay Aero Club are staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop in Mackay on Monday October 10.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including local weather, pilot maintenance and flying in bad weather.
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 flying in bad weather.
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 Mackay and surrounding areas and that’s good news for pilots and passengers.
“The Tropical North has a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at the Mackay Aero Club, starting at 6pm, on Monday October 10.
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: MR0544