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AvSafety Podcast

AvSafety Podcast

By: Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Welcome to the AvSafety Podcast, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with your hosts Lea Vesic and Tim Penny. You will hear insights from fellow aviators and industry experts who are 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. Remember, safety is in your hands. We look forward to delivering new content that just might make your next flight that little bit safer. For more information visit https://www.casa.gov.au/.2025 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Wet season webinar – 4 October 2023
    Dec 19 2023

    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, Australian Transport Safety Bureau
    • Lee-anne Smollett, Brisbane Centre, (TOPS) Controller, Airservices Australia
    • Braden Blennerhassett, Head of Turboprop Operations, Leidos Aviation Solutions Australia.

    You can also view a video recording of the wet season seminar.

    For more on weather and forecasting for pilots visit the Pilot safety hub: casa.gov.au/pilots and click through to the dedicated page.

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Pilot safety: Staying safe on the runway
    Aug 4 2022

    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 the highest priority areas for improvement in aviation safety by The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airservices.

    This important topic reinforces why your flight does not finish until your aircraft is in the right spot and the engine is turned off.

    This episode features stories and insights from Bianca Wise, senior flight instructor at Flight Training Adelaide, and Raj Prakash, Airservices tower controller at Brisbane Airport.

    • Visit the show notes at https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-staying-safe-runway
    • To find out more visit the CASA pilot safety hub casa.gov.au/pilots
    • Register for CASA’s AvSafety seminars at casa.gov.au/events

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    19 mins
  • Pilot safety: Why flight planning is critical
    Aug 4 2022

    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.

    In this episode, Alexander Robinson from Seeing Machines, shares the story of a near-miss in the air due to inadequate planning, and Terry Horsam, Aviation Safety Advisor at CASA.

    • Visit the show notes at https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-why-flight-planning-critical
    • To find out more visit the CASA pilot safety hub casa.gov.au/pilots
    • Register for CASA’s AvSafety seminars at casa.gov.au/events

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    31 mins

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