Aviation Meteorology Product Update In early 2014 I was involved, on behalf of the Australian Airline Pilots' Association (AusALPA), in a comprehensive review of aviation meteorological services conducted by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). Read more>> February 23, 2015
Sharing Your Transport Safety Concerns, Confidentially We've all been there. The moment when you see something that just doesn't seem quite right. There's a problem in front of you, and while it may not have caused an accident yet, you can easily imagine how one day, maybe one day soon, it could end badly. Read more>> February 22, 2015
Major Airports Meteorological Survey 2014 Industry perceptions of weather information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology (Bureau) are important in guiding where resources should be spent in the future. Read more>> February 18, 2015
The Rule of Two In light of the Germanwings flight 4U9525 tragedy, air operators and government agencies worldwide have reacted swifly, albeit prematurely, to review and implement stricter procedures in the hope of preventing a similar event from occurring in the future. Read more>> February 10, 2015
Why Should We Care About Drones? Why should airline pilots worry about drones? Is it that there may be wayward youthful recreational remote pilots? Read more>> February 1, 2015
Technically Speaking The Safety & Technical (S&T) team has expanded this year and now consists of Technical Director - Captain Peter Gardiner and Technical Consultants - Captain Marcus Diamond... Read more>> February 1, 2015
Joining the S&T Team On 10 November six new volunteers joined the Australian Air Line Pilots' Association (AusALPA)'s Safety and Technical (S&T) to help enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the aviation industry. Read more>> February 1, 2015
Flight in or Around Conflict Zones The issue of civilian commercial flights through conflict zones leapt to public prominence when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine on 17 July 2014. Read more>> February 1, 2015
Aviation Practices Induce Fatigue The following article is based on a Master's thesis by FO Andrew Frost titled 'CAO & CAAP 48.1 - Fatigue Management for Flight Crew Members: Flight Duty Times based on scientific evidence and research, or a continuation of industry custom and practice?' Read more>> February 1, 2015
Are You Fit to Fly? Pilot fatigue contributed to an incident where an Avro 146 jet received two separate warnings for flying below the minimum altitude, according to an ATSB report. Read more>> February 1, 2015