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Controlled aerodromes and operations

Crash comic – Strange vibrations

Do you conduct precautionary searches before landing at ALAs?

A sudden, sharp vibration and an unexpected encounter with wires left this pilot weak at the knees on an outback charter.

Discover what they learned in our latest crash comic.

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Videos

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Talking to the tower

Get expert flight planning advice straight from an air traffic controller in this Flight Safety Australia video.

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Flight planning webinars

Insights from aviation experts on topics like wire strikes, reading NOTAMS, flying near drones and more.

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Airservices pilot safety shorts

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

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AvSafety investigation video - Fuel exhaustion

Join our expert panellists as they analyse a collision resulting from improper fuel management near Dairy Creek, WA.

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VFR alternates

Explaining the rules – VFR alternates

Refresh your knowledge of VFR alternates with this animated explainer.

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Audio

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Flight planning fail

A pilot learns the hard way during a close call flying in the dark without an NVFR rating. Discover the lesson learned.

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Planning for remote possibilities

A low-hours VFR pilot skirts his own safety margin in this audio close call.

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A white plane flying across a purple sky, with orange clouds behind it.

I didn't plan on that

In this audio close call, a pilot experiences fuel exhaustion and gets a timely lesson in flight planning.

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Twisting the blade

If something can go wrong, it will. A pilot learns a lesson in preparation after a rare but near-fatal fault.

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A plane flying above the bush, the sky behind them smoky and yellow

It’s a health hazard

The smoke was so thick I lost sight of the ground and couldn’t see the horizon – I was in IMC!

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Water, water everywhere

Knowing the difference between fuel and water could save your life. One pilot checks the colour, smell - even taste!

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Events and resources

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Test your knowledge

Do you know when an aircraft's maintenance release and ELT must be carried? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Test your knowledge

Are you confident about VFR fuel reserves and destination forecast validity? Challenge yourself to get 100%!

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Leave it to the professionals

Risky when things go right and dangerous when they don’t – that’s why there are rules for flying low. Tips from an expert.

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Getting ready to go remote

A flying instructor shares tips on planning and preparation for remote flights to help ensure a safe journey.

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A man securing a fire extinguisher to the floor of an aircraft

Cargo and baggage – a lack of restraint

Poorly secured items pose a risk to safety. Refresh your knowledge of the rules around carrying cargo and baggage.

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International resources

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FAA: feeling the pressure to fly

The Rotorcraft Collective shares their take on eliminating the pressure to fly – starting with self-reflection.

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SKYbrary: go-around

Each go-around has its own unique challenges. Explore tools from SKYbrary to help pilots make informed decisions.

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EASA: off-site landings

Helicopter pilot, instructor and technician Mona Seeberger shares a series of videos on off-site helicopter landings.

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Competence or just confidence?

Competence or just confidence?

How to decide if your skills are good enough - a New Zealand flight instructor on flight reviews.

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56 seconds to live

56 seconds to live

See VFR into IMC through a helicopter pilot’s eyes, brought to you by the US Helicopter Safety Team.

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Passenger safety briefing

Often-overlooked essentials for every preflight passenger briefing, from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

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Resources from our store

Safety resources for purchase or free download.
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VFRG and Plain English Guides

Download our Visual Flight Rules and Plain English Guides to help you understand aviation rules and regulations.

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AvSafety cards

Enhance your knowledge of crucial safety topics with our popular A5 AvSafety cards – now available for free download.

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Don’t fly near bushfires

A poster showing the minimum safe distance and other safety advice when flying or operating crewed aircraft near a bushfire.

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Human factors for pilots

This kit includes workbooks, videos and case studies to help you understand all aspects of human factors principles.

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Pilot wellbeing poster

You are the most important pre-flight check. Visit the online store to order informative pilot safety posters.

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Radio procedures in non-controlled airspace booklet

Brush up on radio calls including radio frequencies and when to broadcast in non-controlled aerodromes.

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Time in your tanks

Time in your tanks

A reusable card to help calculate the amount of fuel left in your tanks.

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The CASA flight planning kit

Flight planning kit

Designed for low-hours VFR pilots, this kit helps build planning habits with a flight book, notepad, and more.

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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//resources-and-education/pilot-safety-hub/flight-planning
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