Controlled aerodromes

AvSafety podcast – Staying safe on the runway

Do you have the most up-to-date aerodrome chart planning and reference? This episode explores key elements of operating at controlled aerodromes. This includes runway safety, situational awareness, and talking to air traffic control. Here you will understand why your flight does not finish until your aircraft is in the right spot and the engine is off.

Videos

Pilot Skills - Threat and error management

Learn how to make clear and consistent radio calls and be aware of your surroundings in and around aerodromes in our seminar.

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An aerial view of an airport runway in the Outback

Out-n-Back transition to controlled airspace

Learn useful tips for flying in and around controlled aerodromes. Hear our Out-n-Back pilot radio calls as they transition into controlled airspace.

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The right approach is all in the planning

With an emphasis on satellite-based navigation and surveillance, this video will help you plan for your approaches.

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A runway seen from the perspective of a pilot's seat

Aerodrome safety

Learn about the latest runway safety tips from skilled air traffic controllers to help you understand complex air traffic rules.

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A aerial photo of a small airport surrounded by tree-covered mountains

Out-n-Back go arounds

Go-arounds should be a routine exercise but getting them right needs practice. In this video you will learn best practice from experts.

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Human factors for pilots - Communication

It’s important to get clearance prior to engine start or taxi and readback requirements. Refresh your runway safety knowledge.

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Events and resources

A group photo of CASA's Aviation Safety Advisors

AvSafety seminars

Our free seminars give you the chance to learn and discuss the latest safety issues with our specialist Aviation Safety Advisors.

Seminar

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Stay OnTrack booklets

Grab a copy of our Stay OnTrack booklet series that helps you become familiar with flying in and around some of Australia’s cities.

Publication

Close calls: I should have known better

When air traffic control asks you to hold, it can be frustrating. Hear a story of what happened when the flight instructor changed runways!

Article

A white plane with stripes on its side is flying above bright blue water with a few islands in the background.

Taking the low road

Hear how this pilot fast decision-making skills kicked in when an overloaded pilot prompted evasive actions while flying in busy Gold Coast airspace.

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A plane with the sun rising in front of it

Visual Flight Rules Guide and Plain English Guides

Download our Visual Flight Rules Guide and Plain English Guides that make a range of rules and regulations easier to understand.

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Flight Safety Australia

Find up-to-date news on technical aviation safety issues and crash investigation case studies.

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Resources from our store

Safety resources for purchase or free download.

AvSafety information cards

This handy kit includes a range of products to keep you and others safe. Option to personalise your own safety resource kit.

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CASA's poster about the classification structure of Australian airspace.

Australian airspace structure poster

View a complete summary of classes of airspace requirements for VFR, IFR and special VFR operations.

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CNS-ATM kit

Our guide for operating in Australian airspace with a focus on satellite-based navigation and surveillance.

Store

Printed copies of all eight booklets in the SMS resource kit, along with the box they come in.

Safety Management Systems kit

These booklets, templates and two videos cover the basic components of SMS.

Store

Safety on the ground DVD

Refresh your knowledge on pre-flight checks, refuelling, passenger briefings and prop swinging.

Store

Wire strike poster

This poster is full of helpful tips to help you with your pre-flight planning and operation in low flying situations.

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Safety partners

Airservices Australia

Quick access to pilot tools such as AIP, weather cameras, AIM, ATFM, NAIPS, ADSB coverage, NOTAM contingency maps and NCC portal.

Bureau of Meteorology

Delivers meteorological information for safe aviation operations providing weather observations, forecasts, warnings and advisories.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Highlights aviation safety concerns the come out of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s investigation findings.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Provides search and rescue services responding to incident in the air, on land and at sea. Access SAR and beacon information.

Controlled aerodromes

Non-controlled aerodromes

Weather and forecasting

Flight planning