24 May 2018
In an effort to encourage precautionary landings, aviation focussed organisations are encouraging helicopter pilots to 'don't push it, land it' if they encounter an abnormal situation while in flight.
Jointly developed and supported by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA), 'Don't push it, land it' is safety messaging to encourage all helicopter pilots, no matter their experience or the type of helicopter they fly, to make a precautionary landing if they experience a situation that just isn't right.
ATSB Chief Commissioner, Mr Greg Hood, said making an early decision to land during the onset of an abnormal situation will reduce the likelihood of an accident from happening.
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30 April 2018
Visitors to RotorTech 2018, Australia's own helicopter industry conference set for May 24 to 26 on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, will now attend the event's industry and technical conferences at no charge thanks to increased levels of exhibitor and sponsorship for the event... Read more!
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09 November 2017
