CASA media release - Tuesday, 1 November 2005
Better air safety for Central Coast
A special aviation workshop for local pilots is being held tomorrow on the Central Coast to improve air safety in the region.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Central Coast Aero Club are staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop at Warnervale aerodrome on Wednesday November 2.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including flying in bad weather, fuel management and pilot maintenance.
Experts from CASA will make presentations of each of these topics.
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 on the Central Coast and that's good news for pilots and passengers.
“The Central Coast has a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at the Central Coast Aero Club, starting at 6pm, on Wednesday November 2.
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: MR0549