CASA media release - Monday 19 February 2007
Gold Coast air safety workshop
A special aviation safety workshop for local pilots is being held this week on the Gold Coast.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop on the Gold Coast on Wednesday 21 February.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including pilot maintenance and flying in controlled airspace.
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 Gold Coast region.
“Education and training are keys to better air safety,” Mr Gibson says.
“This workshop will help to improve air safety on the Gold Coast and throughout south-east Queensland. That’s good news for pilots and passengers.
“The Gold Coast and south-east Queensland have a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at Gold Coast Air, starting at 6pm, on Wednesday 21 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: MR0714