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ASIC Card Application Rejected

All pilots entering a so called ‘security controlled airport’ are required to carry and display on themselves, an ASIC – Aviation Security Identification Card.

Read article Posted July 2021

Angel Flight Statistics

Reg 11.075 request for information from Community Service Flight (CSF) pilots - August 2020.

Read article Posted August 2020

CASA must now consider economic and cost impacts.

Read article Posted November 2019

But by the grace of God

This is a true account of an aircraft accident I had the misfortune of witnessing.

Read article Posted March 2019

Community Service Flights Instrument (Angle Flight)

Read article Posted February 2019

Helicopter pilot not negligent in wire strike

On 29 January 2009 a Eurocopter EC 120B was flying to Sydney from Scone. The aircraft collided with a power line...

Read article Posted May 2013

Driver's Licence Pilot Medical for VH aircraft

CASA is now permitting a VH pilot to fly with a driver’s licence medical.

Read article Posted October 2012

Australians Flying in the USA

Bored with flying in Australia? Want something really special and different? Why not put your flying experiences...

Read article Posted May 2012

Private flying in the United States:

Eight States in three weeks - read all about this adventure with over 30 photographs of the trip.

Read article Posted October 2010

Automatic AAT Stay of CASA Decisions

2009 changes- Current law - New law - Comments:

Read article Posted March 2009

Power company obligations to low flying helicopter confirmed:

Recent court decision - Power company obligations to low flying helicopter confirmed:

Read article Posted March 2008

Is the diabetic pilot no longer automatically grounded or requiring a co-pilot? Not privately at least and commercially remains to be seen!

Read article Posted July 2007

Is it or is it not an Accident on an Australian Commercial Airline?

Read article Posted March 2006

Logic Takes A Dive on Airspace:

Read article Posted November 2004

The New 21 February 2004 Casa Suspension Provisions:

Read article Posted January 2004

Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2003

Effective dates and important amendments:

Read article Posted November 2003.

Strict Liability

Explained in context of Australian aviation:

Read article Posted November 2003.

New and now current amendments

To CASA’s role in suspending and cancelling a licence:

Read article Posted October 2003.