AvSafety podcasts and videos

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Crash comic - Er, yeah, no.

Published: 20 March 2024

Ever told ATC that you understood something when you didn’t? One pilot says yes, when he means no.

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AvSafety investigation – Distracted on approach

Published: 19 March 2024

Based on an ATSB report, our panel analyses an incident involving the loss of situational awareness.

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Explaining the rules – Visual meteorological conditions – helicopters

Published: 14 March 2024

Refresh your knowledge of VMC criteria for helicopters by watching our animated explainer video.

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Explaining the rules – VFR alternates

Published: 1 March 2024

Refresh your knowledge of VRF alternates with this animated explainer.

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AvSafety investigation – Fuel exhaustion

Published: 9 February 2024

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

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Explaining the rules – minimum heights

Published: 31 January 2024

Refresh your knowledge of the minimum flight rules for populous areas or public gatherings.

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Crash comic – Partial panel peril

Published: 4 January 2024

Watch an animated comic illustrating the importance of a thorough pre-flight check.

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AvSafety podcast – wet season webinar

Published: 20 December 2023

A podcast of our popular wet season seminar – helping you confidently manage risk and make good operational decisions.

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Explaining the rules – weather forecasts

Published: 19 December 2023

Watch an animated explanation of the rules that apply when you can’t get a weather forecast before you take-off.

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Don't fly near bushfires - Smoke reduces visibility - Plan ahead - Crewed aircraft must remain 5 nm away and 3,000 ft AGL above bushfires

Don't fly near bushfires poster

Published: 13 November 2023

A poster showing the minimum safe distance and other safety advice when flying or operating drones near a bushfire. It also comes with a scannable QR code referring people to our website for more information.

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Explaining the rules – VMC criteria

Published: 13 November 2023

Refresh your knowledge of VMC criteria by watching our new animated explainer video.

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AvSafety investigation - Deteriorating weather

Published: 9 November 2023

Based on an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report, our expert panel analyse a VFR into instrument meteorological conditions incident.

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Safety contact card for pilots

Published: 19 October 2023

An A5 downloadable card to report safety issues including rolled aircraft, fuel leaks, or bees nest in the undercarriage

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Explaining the rules – radio calls

Published: 19 October 2023

Watch an animated explanation of the recommended radio calls at non-controlled aerodromes.

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Crash comic - Hazy memory

Published: 28 September 2023

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 – right-of-way

Published: 19 September 2023

Watch an animated explanation of the right-of-way rules for the air.

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Crash comic – Stealthy visitor

Published: 4 September 2023

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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Helicopter safety

Published: 30 June 2023

Download our helicopter safety resources for information on safety procedures, risk assessment and a checklist promoting a safer flyer experience.

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AvSafety investigation video – runway incursion

Published: 15 June 2023

Based on Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report, our expert panel analyse an incident at Perth Airport where an aircraft crossed a stop bar and entered an active runway.

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AvSafety investigation - Tragic weather accident

Published: 26 October 2022

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

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Time in your tanks fuel planning card

Published: 6 October 2022

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

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Carburettor icing probability chart

Published: 6 October 2022

A downloadable chart to monitor your risk of carby icing.

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Flight planning - Standing personal minimums checklist

Published: 6 October 2022

A downloadable checklist that outlines pre-flight and standing personal minimums.

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Flight planning notepad

Published: 6 October 2022

A downloadable flight planning notepad to plan your flights and manage in-flight progression.

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AvSafety investigation - Helicopter collision

Published: 29 September 2022

Join our expert panellists as they analyse a collision on runway at Caloundra Airport in Queensland, involving a light aircraft and a helicopter.

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AvSafety podcast – Staying safe on the runway

Published: 5 August 2022

This episode of the AvSafety podcast provides an insider’s look at the challenges, risks and techniques involved in operating safely at controlled aerodromes.

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AvSafety podcast – Why flight planning is critical

Published: 5 August 2022

In this episode of the AvSafety podcast, Tim Penney and Lea Vesic are talking about flight planning with Alexander Robinson - Director of Aviation and Defense at Seeing Machines and with Terry Horsam, an Aviation Safety Advisor at CASA.

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AvSafety podcast – Weather in a changing environment

Published: 5 August 2022

This episode of the AvSafety podcast–talks about weather and forecasting. How do pilots get on top of interpreting weather forecasts? And what to do when the weather turns?

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AvSafety podcast – Circuit and radio operations at non-controlled aerodromes

Published: 5 August 2022

This episode of the AvSafety podcast provides an insider’s look at the challenges, risks and techniques involved in operating safely at non-controlled aerodromes.

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