CASA media release - Monday 2 June 2008
Alice Springs Air Safety Workshop
A special air safety workshop for local pilots is being held in Alice Springs this week.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free AvSafety workshop in Alice Springs on Thursday 5 June 2008.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues, including aircraft maintenance and pilot skills and performance.
Experts from CASA will make presentations on these topics and lead discussions about a range of local safety issues.
CASA’s Peter Gibson says the workshop is part of a national regional air safety campaign and will help to improve safety at Alice Springs and through out Central Australia.
“Giving pilots from Central Australia extra training will lift their safety skills to even higher levels,” Mr Gibson says.
“All pilots receive comprehensive training but this workshop means they will be even better equipped to fly safely at all times and deal with emergencies.
“The Central Australia has a good air safety record but accidents do happen and everyone in aviation must keep working hard to make the local skies safe.”
The workshop is being held at the Alice Springs Aero Club on Thursday 5 June from 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: MR5408