CASA media release - Monday 6 August 2007
Gloucester air safety workshop
A special aviation safety workshop for local pilots is being held this week in Gloucester.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop in Gloucester on Tuesday 7 August 2007.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including pilot skills 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 around Gloucester and the Hunter Valley and mid-North Coast regions.
"Education and training are keys to better air safety," Mr Gibson says.
"This workshop will help to improve air safety around Gloucester and surrounding regions. That's good news for pilots and passengers.
"Gloucester, the Hunter and the mid-North Coast have a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents."
The workshop is being held at the Gloucester Aero Club on Tuesday 7 August, starting at 6pm.
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: MR0744