Better Air Safety for the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay
A special aviation safety workshop for local pilots is being held tomorrow in Maryborough.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Maryborough Aero Club are staging the free workshop as part of a national air safety campaign.
Aviation experts will conduct the workshop at the Maryborough Aero Club on Wednesday 18 October.
The workshop will look at key air safety issues including flying in bad weather and fuel management.
Experts from CASA will make presentations on these topics, as well as leading discussions about local safety issues.
CASA’s Peter Gibson says the workshop will make a real difference to air safety in the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay regions.
“Education and training are keys to better air safety,” Mr Gibson says.
“This workshop will help to improve air safety in the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay regions. That’s good news for pilots and passengers.
“The Fraser Coast and Wide Bay regions have a good air safety record but we must continue to work to prevent accidents.”
The workshop is being held at the Maryborough Aero Club, starting at 6pm, on Wednesday 18 October 2006.
All local pilots are urged to attend.CASA is hosting a free BBQ on the night for everyone who takes part in the workshop.
