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Crash comic – Er, yeah, no

Ever told ATC that you understood something when you didn’t? One pilot wonders why he said ‘yes’ when he should have said 'no'.

Crash comics are first-hand accounts of narrow escapes, where the pilot walked away with an important lesson to share.

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Videos

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Working with the ATC

Keep up to date on the risks you face in the airspace where you’re flying – from Airservices.

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AvSafety investigation – Distracted on approach

Based on an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report, our panel analyses an incident involving the loss of situational awareness.

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AvSafety webinars

Tips and advice from an air traffic controller and a pilot in webinars about runway safety and talking to the tower.

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AvSafety investigation – Runway incursion

Based on an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report, our expert panel analyse an incident involving 2 large passenger jets.

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Pilot Skills - Threat and error management

Learn how to make clear and consistent radio calls and be aware of your surroundings in and around aerodromes in our seminar.

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An aerial view of an airport runway in the Outback

Transitioning to controlled airspace

Learn useful tips for flying in and around controlled aerodromes. Hear our Out-n-Back pilot radio calls as they transition into controlled airspace.

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Aerodrome safety

Learn about the latest runway safety tips from skilled air traffic controllers to help you understand complex air traffic rules.

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Human factors for pilots - Communication

It’s important to get clearance prior to engine start or taxi and readback requirements. Refresh your runway safety knowledge.

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When do you fly a go-around?

Go-arounds should be a routine exercise but getting them right needs practice. In this video you will learn best practice from experts.

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Audio

Do not cross tape

One wrong turn

A recreational pilot’s first flight after learning the basics of navigation unravels into an embarrassment that could have been a disaster.

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Too close for comfort

An instructor remembers just how close he got to a mid-air collision at Archerfield.

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Aerial view of an aerodrome's runways and taxiways

AvSafety podcast – staying safe on the runway

Top things to remember when negotiating a busy runway and the importance of two-way radio communication.

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Taking the low road

Hear how this pilot fast decision-making skills kicked in when an overloaded pilot prompted evasive actions while flying in busy Gold Coast airspace.

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Events and resources

Helicopter pilot quiz

Helicopter pilot quiz

Think you know the ins and outs of helicopter operations at controlled aerodromes? Test your knowledge with our quiz!

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Fixed wing pilot quiz

Do you know your movement area guidance signs? Are you sure about what to readback? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Airspace webinar

Join our airspace webinar and find out about restricted airspace and danger areas.

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AvSafety seminars

Join our Aviation Safety Advisors for the popular face to face pilot seminars in your area. Ask questions and refresh your knowledge.

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Runway confusion

How to avoid runway confusion - entering, taking off or landing on the incorrect runway.

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Aerodrome maps

Get the hot spots and other vital information about your aerodrome.

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A very bad decision

'Just sitting down to write this makes my blood run cold.' A close call exacerbated by not talking to ATC.

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Safe flight in controlled airspace

Get tips and checklists for controlled airspace. Find out why one pilot thinks it’s actually a more relaxing place to fly.

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International resources

From the flight deck - Hazards and hot spots - human factors

Distractions on the runway

Watch as a pilot causes a runway incursion because they’re multi-tasking while taxiing. Human factors lessons from the FAA.

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See and avoid

Looking outside is critical for a safe flight. Recommendations from the FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective to prevent a mid-air collision.

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Looking without seeing

Inattentional blindness is not seeing what’s right in front of you. A New Zealand analysis of this deadly threat to aviation.

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Resources from our store

Safety resources for purchase or free download.
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Pilot safety campaign

Finding our safety messages useful? You can get copies of all the posters and flyers from the pilot safety campaign.

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CASA's "Tips to avoid a runway incursion" card

Tips to avoid a runway incursion

An A5 card explaining how pilots can avoid being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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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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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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Stay OnTrack booklets

Grab a copy of our Stay OnTrack booklet series that helps you become familiar with flying in and around some of Australia’s cities.

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