Edition 26, January 2005

Flying training off to a better start

A new partnership has been forged between the aviation industry and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to develop practical ways of improving flying training.

Stakeholders will work together to take an in-depth look at the issues and problems facing the flying training sector.

The aim will be to deliver even better training to students by equipping instructors with the highest possible levels of skills and aviation knowledge.

A special group has been formed - the Flying Training Industry Development Panel - to drive this important initiative.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Byron, addressed the inaugural meeting telling panel members their work was vital to improving aviation safety in the future.

'Everyone agrees that better flying training is an important step towards better safety right across the aviation industry.

'Both student and experienced pilots rely on the quality of training they receive to develop the skills and knowledge that keeps them and their passengers safe,' Mr Byron said.

Mr Byron told the meeting a first task for the panel could be an examination of the quality of current flying training to identify problems and to find improvements to successful training programs.

One action that needs to be considered is the establishment of a national flight instructor professional development program to help instructors maintain and improve their qualifications.

Another practical initiative to be considered is the development of a modern version of the old flight instructors handbook.

The Flying Training Industry Development Panel is being chaired by well known aviation identity John Willis.

For more information contact Peter Gibson, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, via email at gibson@casa.gov.au

 

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