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AvSafety Podcast – Why flight planning is critical

Do you complete pre-flight plans and checklists before each take-off? Your decision-making during all phases of flight, including your pre-flight planning, is important to make sure you get home safely, every time you fly. Listen in to this flight planning podcast and discover how preparation helps you fly at your best. 

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Videos

A pilot doing preflight planning

Pilot skills - Planning for safety

Learn how sound planning practices can prepare you for unexpected events and assist your decision making in all phases of flight.

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A male pilot and female pilot planning a flight together

Out-n-Back flight planning fundamentals

We take you through the fundamentals of flight planning including how to plan a safe and fun trip.

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A pilot doing preflight checklists

Pilot skills - Checklists

Are you and your aircraft fit to fly? Our Aviation Safety Advisors share the importance of checklists and what to consider before take off.

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Several pilots gathered around a table looking at a map

Out-n-Back flight planning homework

Accessing and reading current NOTAMs is an essential part of flight planning. Find out more in this episode.

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A pilot plans his approach

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 pair of pilots checking their electronic flight bag

A whole new bag of tricks

It’s important to understand what information is in your EFB and always have a plan B. Tune in to find out more from our experts.

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Events and resources

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AvSafety seminars

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

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NEW content status A pilot reading NOTAMs on a tablet while checking a map

AvSafety expert webinar series

Hear from our aviation experts on the importance of flight planning including NOTAMs.

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A phone being used to help with flight planning

The art of flight organisation

Are you swamped by maps, charts, protractors, ERSA… the list goes on? Learn techniques to help you get on top of your flight organising.

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A pair of hands holding a fuel pump nozzle refuelling a plane.

The needle and (nearly) the damage done

Have you ever been stranded without a fuel dip stick? This pilots fuel sheet and gauge shows full so what could go wrong? Find out what happened in…

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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.
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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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The CASA flight planning kit

Flight planning kit

Designed to help low-hours VFR pilots to implement good planning habits. The kit includes flight book, notepad, time in your tank and more.

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The CASA flight planning notepad

Flight planning notepad

With enough room for your own notes and calculations, this A5 notepad is an essential flight planning tool.

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CASA's personal minimums checklist card

Personal minimums checklist card

This reusable checklist outlines pre-flight and standing personal minimums. This card is ideal to carry in your flight kit.

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CASA's preflight checklist card

Pre-flight checklist card

Credit card sized to fit in your wallet, this pre-flight checklist also includes links and contact numbers.

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CASA's "time in your tanks" card

Time in your tanks card

An essential tool to help pilots like you calculate the amount of fuel left in your tanks.

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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.

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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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