Controlled aerodromes and operations

Explaining the rules – Wake turbulence awareness

Watch our latest animation for tips to help you reduce the risks of wake turbulence.

Operating under Special VFR

Watch a recording of an AvSafety webinar on the rules and requirements for operating under Special VFR.

Explaining the rules – Classes of airspace

Refresh your knowledge with the requirements of each class of airspace with our explaining the rules animation.

Controlled aerodromes webinar series

Insights from aviation experts on avoiding airspace infringements, talking to the tower, runway safety, and more.

The comfort of control

Shelley Ross can get 'weirdly passionate' about controlled airspace – she explains why she considers deliberately avoiding it a tragedy.

Explaining the rules - Controlled airspace communication

Refresh your knowledge of communication in controlled airspace with our animation.

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Explaining the rules – Light signals

If radio contact fails, the tower can use light signals to communicate. Watch our animation for tips.

Airservices pilot safety shorts

Watch Airservices Australia videos on current and emerging risks in your operating airspace.

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AvSafety investigation – Distracted on approach

An analysis of an incident involving loss of situational awareness, based on an ATSB investigation report.

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Positive climb

This pilot learns a valuable lesson about the accuracy required for a successful go-around in this close call.

A brutal hazing

A pilot has a close call in Darwin after experiencing smoke haze for the first time. Discover the lesson learned.

Ignore the sirens

In this close call, a pilot learns about the danger of fixation and the value of training.

One wrong turn

A recreational pilot’s first flight after learning the basics of navigation unravels into an embarrassment that could have been a disaster.

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Too close for comfort

An instructor remembers just how close he got to a mid-air collision at Archerfield.

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AvSafety podcast – staying safe on the runway

Tips for negotiating a busy runway and the importance of two-way radio communication.

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Taking the low road

This pilot’s decision-making skills kicked in when an overloaded pilot prompted evasive actions flying in Gold Coast airspace.

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Events and resources

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AvSafety webinar – Preparing for ramp checks

Register for our webinar on preparing for ramp checks with a CASA Flight Operations Inspector.

On the same frequency: phraseology and readback

Practical tips from an air traffic controller and a RAAF flying instructor on communicating with confidence.

Check your departure plan

There’s no room for error at controlled aerodromes. In this article, we explore why a thorough departure briefing is time well spent.

Challenge your knowledge

Do you know what ‘Reading you three’ means? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Can you get 100%?

Do you know what to do if the radio fails in the circuit area of a Class C aerodrome? Take the quiz.

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Things that go wrong in the night

In this close call, a pilot learns that you should never hesitate to contact ATC – they’re here to help.

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Don’t bust it

Thorough pre-flight planning is your best defence against airspace infringements. Find out more.

Movement area guidance signs

Know what movement area guidance signs mean before flying in or out of busy aerodromes.

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Thriving in Class D

Read how to set yourself up for success and avoid some of the common mistakes when flying in Class D airspace.

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International resources

PEDs can cause deadly distractions

Flying requires constant attention. The Rotorcraft Collective shares strategies for safely managing PEDs in flight.

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Callsign confusion

Find helpful tips on avoiding callsign confusion in flight on the SKYbrary website.

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Distractions on the runway

Human factors lessons from the FAA on a pilot causing a runway incursion from multitasking while taxiing.

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See and avoid

Looking outside is critical for a safe flight. Recommendations from the FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective to prevent a mid-air collision.

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Looking without seeing

Inattentional blindness is not seeing what’s right in front of you. A New Zealand analysis of this deadly threat to aviation.