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January-February 2002 - Vol 6 No 1

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Cover story

Runway incursions - What causes runway incursions and what can you do to avoid them?

What went wrong?

Engine failure after take-off - A miraculous escape for 2 ultralight pilots.

Low cloud, rising terrain - A newly qualified pilot learns the danger of ignoring weather forcasts.

GPS failure - Two GPS failures in 10 years have made a pilot think twice about relying on satellite navigation.

Flying operations

Buying second-hand? - Expert advice is your best defence against a shonky deal.

Ramp operations

What's the damage? - With lives and billions of dollars at stake, ramp safety is everyone's business.

Maintenance

Heading ETOPS - Airlines are making money by maintaining their aircraft to higher standards.

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Regulars

Letters - Flak and flattery.
News - Developments in aviation safety.
Safety Check - Test your knowledge.
Short Final - Survey results