Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Don’t miss our last AvSafety webinar for the year – Aviation decision-making.     Australian Transport Safety Bureau Senior Transport Safety Investigator Lee Ungermann will share insights into a real-life case study, offering a unique perspective as the investigator in charge.     In 45 minutes, Lee and CASA Aviation Safety and Engagement Advisor, Chace Eldridge, will cover:  - a case study of an aviation accident where decision-making played a critical role   - how decision-making contributed to this avoidable accident   - lessons for VFR pilots on navigating poor weather and staying within safe limits.    Join us on Thursday 12 December at 12:30pm AEDT.    Register now: https://lnkd.in/gsjMwnn5  

Do you know what to do when conditions for your arrival are forecast to fall below certain criteria covering cloud, visibility, wind and thunderstorms?   Watch our animated explanation to help you determine when you must nominate an alternate aerodrome.

🚁🕹 Exciting news for eligible commercial drone operators! Access to controlled areas just got faster and easier. The automated airspace authorisations trial (AAAT) has expanded to include 6 new airports: 📍 Broome 📍 Cairns 📍 Coffs Harbour 📍 Essendon 📍 Hobart 📍 Melbourne Get fast, near real-time approvals to fly in traditionally restricted areas using a participating CASA-verified drone safety app. This is a joint initiative by CASA and Airservices Australia. Learn more about the trial and how to apply today: https://lnkd.in/gtDjXjeP #CASA #AirservicesAustralia #DroneSafety #Airports #Drones #RPAS #AAAT #FIMS

Calling all pilots! 🛩️ We’re currently working on an article for Flight Safety Australia on flight planning essentials, and we want your input. What’s always in your flight bag? What’s your must-have item when planning a flight? Share your thoughts in the comments below ⬇️ and your tip could make it into our Autumn 2025 issue!

Missed our webinar on Mastering aviation weather forecasts?    The recording is now available on our YouTube channel. Watch for a refresher on reading GAF and GPWT forecasts, using AIRMET and SIGMETs during flight planning, and preparing for hazards like bushfires.     https://lnkd.in/gzqxmTne    

In Australia, drones are increasingly being used to carry out agricultural operations such as crop monitoring and spraying, livestock management and land surveying. We’ve compiled some useful tips on the drone safety rules and how they apply in different agricultural applications.https://https://lnkd.in/gRXZaBqv

'A late afternoon thunderstorm had spawned inside of 10 minutes and the coastline in front of me was disappearing under a layer of cloud...' Hear about the valuable lessons learnt in this newly minted pilot’s close call. https://lnkd.in/gVKYe6jq

Have you heard? The Australian Government has extended its ADS-B rebate to May 2027. They have also opened eligibility to IFR operators looking to install ADS-B IN. Find out more about the safety benefits of ADS-B, how it works and the rebate program: https://lnkd.in/geh_F2pJ

Have you experienced a near miss that made you rethink your approach or change your procedures? Your story could provide a lifesaving lesson for others.    We’re looking for first-hand accounts of close calls related to flying in controlled airspace.     If your close call meets our safety theme and word count criteria, you will receive a free gift, and if we publish your close call, you’ll get $500.    Share your story today: https://lnkd.in/gne9228d 

🎙 Final call for pilots conducting agricultural flying operations 🎙    A reminder to share your views to help inform our approach to safety regulation and support.     Survey closes 24 November: https://lnkd.in/gkh5aNy6