The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) hosted a pilot safety seminar in Kyneton, providing education to pilots of all licence categories.
Held on Monday, October 21, the free session was provided by CASA aviation safety advisors as part of their Australian-wide program that helps pilots to refresh their skills, broaden their knowledge, and increase flight safety.
The seminar, titled Loud and clear – Effective Communication, covered what constitutes clear communication and how to avoid misunderstandings in the air.
CASA aviation safety advisor Tim Penney said the forum was designed to complement any level of technical knowledge.
“Communication is vital for building situational awareness, which is an essential tool for maintaining safety margins, especially at non-controlled aerodromes,” said Mr Penney.
“These seminars offer pilots of all experience levels the chance to refresh their knowledge, avoid common errors, and apply lessons learned from case studies and discussions to their own flying,” he said.
“Pilots … also pick up practical tips to help manage risk and understand the critical role communication plays in the airborne environment.”
Topics covered in the seminar included the basics of human communication, aviation communication rules and procedures, real-life examples of how things can go wrong, techniques to improve communication, and using an AFRU (Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit).
