CASA media release - Monday 23 June 2008
Parkes Air Safety Workshop
A special air safety workshop for local pilots is being held in Parkes this week.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free AvSafety workshop in Parkes on Thursday 26 June 2008.
The workshop is being run in conjunction with the Parkes Aero Club and will look at key air safety issues - including flying in controlled airspace and pilot skills.
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 Dubbo and western NSW.
“Giving pilots from Parkes and western NSW 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.
“Parkes and western NSW have 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 Dubbo Aero Club on Wednesday 25 June from 6pm.
The workshop is being held at the Parkes Aero Club on Thursday 26 June from 6pm.
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
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