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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Aviation Safety
Flight Planning
Flight Safety
Pilot Safety Hub
Australian Aviation
Smoke Haze
Pilot Safety
Cessna
Aircraft Performance
Cessna 172
Cessna 182
Fuel Management
Go-Around Procedures
R44
Wedderburn
Yarrum
Sydney Harbour
Adelaide
Edinburgh

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a government body that regulates Australian aviation safety. We license pilots, register aircraft and oversee safety.

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Unchallenged assumptions about controlled airspace procedures put this pilot in a potentially very dangerous situation. Read this close call at www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2026/05/mix-up-in-the-salad-bowl/

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A newly minted pilot faces their first in-flight emergency, with the added complication of it happening in tightly controlled airspace. Spoiler: it ended well. Read this close call at www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2026/04/perfectly-gauged-res... more

We've all had them: those flights that challenge the plan from the moment the wheels leave the ground. That's when distraction and frustration open the door for error. Read this close call at www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2025/12/dont-stop-no... more

The fundamentals of flight planning do not change, as this classic close call from 2008 demonstrates. A first flight in a new type was a fuel management challenge a young pilot nearly failed. Read this close call at www.flightsafetyaustralia.... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Good content but delivery is...

    Please, get a REAL human who actually knows aviation, to present this show. The presenter sounds like a computer - and doesn't sound like they're in aviation. Sounds too much like a glitzy show -- these days, people want genuine and real.

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Listener feedback notes strong safety focus and practical value, especially around real incidents.
Appreciation for case-study format that translates to real-world pilot decisions.
Guest selection and depth of technical detail could influence perceived credibility.

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Aviation safety storytelling with real-world pilot experiences is a core focus, offering practical lessons on communication, decision-making, and risk management in high-stakes environments. Episodes center on near-misses, fuel planning, weather diversions, and ATC interactions, all underscored by safety-first messaging and resources from a regulatory authority. Noteworthy are the narrative-style formats that translate complex aviation concepts into actionable takeaways for pilots, mentors, and safety professionals, with opportunities for cross-promotion of training materials and safety resources.

Listeners are likely aviation-minded professionals and enthusiasts who value tangible safety lessons, procedural rigor, and stories that reinfor... more

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