CASA media release - Monday 18 August 2008
Nowra air safety workshop
A special air safety workshop for local pilots is being held in Nowra this week.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free AvSafety workshop in Nowra on Wednesday 20 August 2008.
The workshop is being run in conjunction with the Albatross Aero Club and will look at key air safety issues - including operations at local aerodromes.
Experts from CASA will make presentations on these topics and lead discussions about a range of local air 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 Nowra and along the NSW south coast.
"Giving pilots from Nowra and the south coast 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 NSW south coast 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 Albatross Aero Club on Wednesday 20 August 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: MR9508