CASA media release - Monday 14 July 2008
Wollongong air safety workshop
A special air safety workshop for local pilots is being held in Wollongong this week.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free AvSafety workshop in Wollongong on Thursday 17 July 2008.
The workshop is being run in conjunction with the Illawarra Flyers Aero Club.
Pilots will be given extra training in a range of key safety areas, including flying in bad weather.
CASA’s Peter Gibson says the workshop is part of a national regional air safety campaign and will help to improve safety at Wollongong and along the Illawarra Coast.
“Giving pilots from Wollongong and the Illawarra 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 Illawarra 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 Illawarra Flyers at Albion Park Airport on Thursday 17 July 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: MR7708