AvSafety Podcast

Gain a greater understanding of the hazards of wet season flying and a renewed knowledge of the many resources available to help you confidently manage risk and make good operational decisions. Join our industry experts: Tim Penney, Aviation Safety Advisor, CASA Michael Paech & Sam Bethune, Senior Aviation Meteorologists, Bureau of Meteorology Lee Ungerman, Senior Transport Safety Investigator...

Do you have the current aerodrome chart for planning and reference?  Always consider alternate routes and potential hazards, regardless of how familiar you are with the aerodrome. This episode explores the key things you should know when operating at controlled aerodromes - including runway safety, situational awareness and talking to air traffic control. Runway safety is considered to be one of t...

Do you complete thorough pre-flight plans and checklists before each take-off?  Your decision-making during all phases of flight, including your pre-flight planning, is important to make sure you get home safely, every time you fly.  Listen in to this flight planning podcast and discover how preparation helps us fly at our best and maximise our chance at the best outcome in emergency situations. I...

What do you do when the weather turns?   The most talked about topic for pilots is weather and forecasting. It may surprise you that accidents are not actually about the weather, it’s about decisions you made or did not make before the actual flight. In this episode, we hear the story of pilot Lea Vesic, who shares her experience flying in a changing weather environment.  We also speak to Bureau o...

How do you effectively operate and make quality radio calls in a circuit?  Operating at non-controlled aerodromes has many challenges and risks and requires pilots to consider their flight planning requirements. This includes considering when and how to make radio calls, checking you’re on the correct frequency and how to operate in the circuit. For this episode we’re joined by two pilots - Nerita...

Welcome to the AvSafety podcast presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. We're your hosts, Lea Vesic And Tim Penny and together we will take you on a journey into the insights of fellow aviators and industry experts willing to share their experiences and impart their knowledge so that we can all be safer pilots. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. And...