Fri, May 28, 2004
Australian Government Wants Boost In Safety Standards
Owners and operators of ex-military aircraft used for joy
flights, air show displays and private flights are being urged to
work together to lift safety standards. A special safety seminar
for people who fly and maintain warbirds is being held in Sydney in
early June.
The seminar is being organized by the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority, with support from the Australian Warbirds Association. A
range of experts will present essential safety information to
pilots and engineers on flying, restoring and maintaining
ex-military aircraft.
Key issues include safety during flying displays and
passenger-carrying adventure flights conducted by warbirds. The
seminar will also look at community concerns about noise from these
aircraft.
CASA’s chief executive officer, Bruce Byron, says the
seminar is important because the number of ex-military aircraft in
operation has been steadily growing.
Byron says at the same time a range of issues in relation to
warbirds has been developing. "There has been an increase in the
level of community attention to noise and perceived safety issues,"
Byron says.
"CASA is also concerned about instances of poor airmanship and
breaches of safety regulations, as well as confusion over
requirements for air displays. The seminar is a unique opportunity
to hear how other people manage their warbird operations and to
raise concerns about safety and operational issues. I urge everyone
involved in ex-military aircraft to make the time and commitment to
come along to the seminar and contribute to the continuing safe
operation of these aircraft in Australia."
The seminar will cover four critical areas: pilot proficiency
and training, engineering support, display requirements and
experience and environmental and community issues.
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