Training organisations had concerns with aircraft separation and the interaction between:
- other training schools
- private operators
- aircraft transport organisations.
The organisations found Class G airspace with no separation standards had the highest risk for all operators. We discussed how ADS-B and EFBs can improve pilots' situational awareness and prevent separation issues.
What can operators do?
Operators can consult with local operators, including other flight training schools, of the risks involved in training activities. Discussing:
- areas of operations
- general times of training activities
- basic communication practices.
Operators can use electronic flight bags to help with awareness of traffic e.g. Ozrunways or AvPlan EFB.
What are we doing and already delivered?
We have industry engagement programs and publications to help increase pilots’ awareness of the risks they may encounter when operating. Some of those programs include:
- Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B)
- Radio procedures in non-controlled airspace
- Be heard, be seen, be safe booklet
- Pilot safety hub
- Advisory Circular 91-10 - Operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes
- Advisory Circular 91-14 - Pilots' responsibility for collision avoidance
- CASR 91.625 (also includes section 21.01 of the Part 91 MOS)
- CASR 91.630 (includes sections 21.03, 21.04, 21.06, 21.07 and 21.09 of the Part 91 MOS) and 91.640
- CASR 91.400 and Part 91 MOS sections 26.18 and 26.19
- Part 91 MOS section 11.10
- Airspace change process (ACP)
- Airspace consultations
- AVSAFETY – awareness through education