CASA media release - Monday 22 October 2007
Echuca air safety workshop
A special aviation safety workshop for local pilots is being held this week in Echuca.
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 Echuca on Wednesday 24 October 2007.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including aircraft maintenance and pilot skills.
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 Echuca-Moama region.
“Education and training are keys to better air safety,” Mr Gibson says.
“This workshop will help to improve air safety in the Echuca-Moama region and surrounding districts. That's good news for pilots and passengers.
“The Echuca-Moama region has a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at the Echuca Aero Club on Wednesday 24 October 2007.
All local pilots are urged to attend.
CASA is hosting a free BBQ for everyone who takes part in the workshop.Media contact:
Peter Gibson
mobile 0419 296 446
Ref: MR0764