CASA media release - Monday 8 October 2007
Cooma air safety workshop
Snowy region pilots will be improving their flying skills this week at a special aviation safety workshop being held in Cooma.
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 Cooma on Wednesday 10 October 2007.
The workshop will focus on practical flying skills and knowledge.
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 Snowy Mountains.
“Education and training are keys to better air safety,” Mr Gibson says.
“This workshop will help to improve air safety in the Snowy Mountains. That’s good news for pilots and passengers.
“The Snowy Mountains have a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at the Cooma Ex-Services Club on Wednesday 10 October, 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: MR0759