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Crash comic – Rushing the roll

Published: 1 May 2026

A busy day and time pressure led this pilot to start the roll without a take-off clearance. See what happened and the lessons learned in this crash comic.

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Explaining the rules – VFR visual approaches in controlled airspace

Published: 8 April 2026

Watch what to do when you receive a clearance for a visual approach in controlled airspace.

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An aviation expert is interviewed in front of an aeroplane

Safety promotion

Published: 2 February 2026

This video shows how safety promotion builds a strong safety culture.

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An industry speaker is interviewed while inside a helicopter

Safety assurance

Published: 2 February 2026

Learn how safety assurance keeps your SMS effective over time.

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An aviation expert is interviewed on an airport apron, with aeroplanes parked behind him

Safety risk management

Published: 2 February 2026

This video dives into identifying hazards and managing risks.

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An industry speaker is interviewed in front of a couple of helicopters

Safety management system policy and objectives

Published: 2 February 2026

This video focuses on the foundation of SMS - your safety policy and objectives.

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An airline managing director being interviewed in front of a plane

Safety management system overview

Published: 2 February 2026

This video gives you a big picture look at Safety Management Systems (SMS) and why they’re essential for safe aviation operations.

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A person holding a ‘Score your safety culture checklist’ poster. The poster includes a scoring table for assessing organisational safety culture, a health warning box, explanatory text and CASA contact details at the bottom.

How strong is your safety culture?

Published: 2 February 2026

Score your safety culture and identify areas for improvement.

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Crash comic – The truth dawns

Published: 6 January 2026

See how departing before first light led to a close call and what you can learn to stay safe.

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Explaining the rules – Flying night VFR

Published: 6 January 2026

Watch our latest animation to learn how to prepare for night VFR flights.

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Explaining the rules – Flying over water

Published: 6 January 2026

Watch this animation to learn key safety checks for flying over water, including fuel, gear and reporting.

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Explaining the rules – Fit to fly

Published: 6 November 2025

This animation explains how to use the IMSAFE checklist to assess your fitness to fly and make safe decisions before every flight.

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Explaining the rules – Understanding thunderstorms

Published: 6 November 2025

This animation explains why thunderstorms are dangerous for all aircraft and how to plan, prepare and stay clear to keep yourself safe.

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Crash comic – In a whirl

Published: 6 November 2025

See how one pilot handled a sudden jolt on landing and the lessons you can apply to stay prepared.

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Explaining the rules – AFRU and PAL systems

Published: 28 July 2025

See how these tools help to improve safety and situational awareness in our latest animation.

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Electronic flight bags

Published: 3 July 2025

An A5 downloadable card to provide information for pilots on the benefits and the limitations around EFB use.

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Benefits of ADS-B

Published: 3 July 2025

An A5 downloadable card to provide information for pilots on the benefits of ADS-B and how it helps to improve safety.

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Accident and incident reporting

Published: 3 July 2025

An A5 downloadable card to remind pilots on the importance of reporting and how to report.

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Radio frequencies for non-controlled airspace

Published: 25 June 2025

Choosing the right radio frequency is critical for maintaining situational awareness. Learn which frequencies to use when.

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Explaining the rules – Wake turbulence awareness

Published: 2 May 2025

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

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Explaining the rules – Classes of airspace

Published: 9 April 2025

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

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Comic displaying an aeroplane and helicopter almost colliding

Crash comic – Stranger danger

Published: 26 March 2025

In our latest crash comic, we illustrate how reduced visibility due to urban haze, an unidentified aircraft and radio silence put this helicopter pilot on high alert.

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Explaining the rules – Operating at aircraft landing areas

Published: 7 March 2025

Take a look at our animated rules explainer for other factors to consider before you land at an ALA.

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Explaining the rules – Fuel planning 

Published: 24 January 2025

Take a look at our animated explainer for tips on meeting fuel requirements and preparing for a safe flight.

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Crash comic - Strange vibrations

Published: 3 January 2025

Have you ever encountered strange and unexpected noises from your aircraft mid-flight?

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Explaining the rules – Understanding icing conditions

Published: 6 December 2024

Planning a flight at 10,000 feet or below? Don’t overlook the year-round risk of icing. Watch an animated explainer offering practical tips on recognising icing conditions, interpreting forecasts, and understanding icing probability.

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Explaining the rules – Windsock interpretation

Published: 14 November 2024

Watch an animated explanation of windsock interpretation drawn from CASA's Visual Flight Rules Guide.

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Crash comic - Desert storm

Published: 30 September 2024

Crash comics are gripping first-hand accounts of a narrow escape from danger, where the pilot walked away with an important lesson to share.

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Explaining the rules - Non-controlled departures and arrivals - helicopters

Published: 7 August 2024

Watch an animated explainer for the rules around helicopter departures and arrivals at non-controlled aerodromes.

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Explaining the rules – Landing rules at non-controlled aerodromes

Published: 30 July 2024

Before you reach the runway threshold, there are conditions that you need to meet – refresh your knowledge of the landing rules.

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Flying into bad weather

Published: 10 July 2024

A handy card with information on identifying and avoiding the red flags of poor weather and avoiding flying into instrument meteorological conditions.

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Preventing airspace infringements

Published: 10 July 2024

An A5 downloadable card with information to pilots on how to avoid an airspace infringement.

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Gliding operations

Published: 10 July 2024

An A5 downloadable card with information for pilots on operating around gliders and flying safely in shared airspace.

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Flying near parachuting operations

Published: 10 July 2024

An A5 downloadable card with information for pilots on parachuting operations and operating safely in shared airspace.

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Preventing a stall at low level

Published: 10 July 2024

An A5 downloadable card with information for pilots on the cause, risks and factors of a stall and how to recover.

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Radio procedures in non-controlled airspace card

Published: 10 July 2024

This card contains standard phraseology and correct use of the radio essential for safe operations in the dynamic non-controlled airspace environment.

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