CASA media release - Tuesday 13 February 2007
Better air safety for Shepparton
A special aviation safety workshop for local pilots is being held this week in Shepparton.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Goulburn Valley Aero Club are staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop in Shepparton on Thursday 15 February.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including flying in bad weather and fuel management.
Experts from CASA will make presentations on these topics, as well as leading discussions about local safety issues.
CASA's Peter Gibson says the workshop will make a real difference to air safety in the Goulburn Valley region.
“Education and training are keys to better air safety,” Mr Gibson says.
“This workshop will help to improve air safety in Shepparton and right across the Goulburn Valley region. That's good news for pilots and passengers.
“Shepparton and Victoria as a whole have a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at the Goulburn Valley Aero Club, starting at 6pm, on Thursday 15 February.
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: MR0711