CASA media release - Monday 22 September 2008
Whyalla air safety workshop
A special air safety workshop for local pilots is being held in Whyalla this week.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free AvSafety workshop in Whyalla on Tuesday 23 September 2008.
The workshop is being run in conjunction with the Whyalla Aero Club.
Pilots will be given extra training in a range of key safety areas, including pilot skills and flying at aerodromes without air traffic control.
CASA’s Peter Gibson says the workshop is part of a national regional air safety campaign and will help to improve safety at Whyalla.
"Giving pilots from Whyalla 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.
"Whyalla 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 Whyalla Aero Club on Tuesday 23 September 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: MR10508