Weather and forecasting

AvSafety Podcast – Weather in a changing environment

How do pilots get on top of interpreting weather forecasts and what do you do when the weather turns? To find out, join our commercially rated pilot, Lea Vesic and Bureau of Meteorology expert, Michael Paech. Listen to them dissect when and how you make important weather-related decisions.

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Videos

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AvSafety investigation - Tragic weather accident

Based on Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report, our expert panel analyse a tragic weather-related accident in Tooloom.

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The view from a plane flying into Kowanyama Aerodrome in the rain

Out-n-Back weather and forecasting tools

Flying through remote Australian locations, our pilot points you to aviation weather sources to help you plan for your next flight.

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AvSafety wet season operations webinar

Thunderstorms and reduced visibility are some of the hazards you may face in a typical wet season. Refresh your skills with experts.

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2021 Weather to fly

Our Aviation Safety Advisor explains how you can enhance your decision-making behaviour in adverse weather.

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Three pilots wearing high-visibility vests, standing on a wet taxiway with a plane behind them

Weather to Fly - Decision making

Weather is one of the most talked about topics. It may surprise you that weather incidents are more about the decisions made before flying.

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Out-n-Back weather planning

This episode provides essential advice on factoring weather into your planning.

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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.

Seminar

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AvSafety expert webinar series

Hear from industry experts about the different types of aviation forecasts available to help you plan for your next flight.

Webinar

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Close calls: Water, water everywhere

Recent la Niña rainfall has amplified a longstanding aviation hazard, find out why it’s important to take a fuel drain.

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Change of mind led to deadly flight

ATSB reaffirm VFR pilots not to ‘push on’ in deteriorating weather after a fatal helicopter accident in the NSW Snowy Mountains. Read the Flight…

Article

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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.

Publication

Close calls: Clouded thinking

‘She'll be right, it’ll clear up’ won’t get you through. Don’t let your eagerness to get to your destination cloud your decision making.

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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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Carburettor icing probability chart

Essential for every pilot’s flight bag. Keep track of your risk of carby icing using this probability and fact chart.

Store

Weather to fly DVD

This DVD highlights the dangers of flying in cloud and how you can avoid VFR to IMC.

Store

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.

Weather and forecasting

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