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CASA: Pilots urged to keep Hay skies safe; Pilots urged to keep Griffith skies safe

Hay pilots are being urged to attend an important air safety workshop next week.

The workshop will give local pilots special training to improve their flying and safety skills.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is holding the workshop to help make the skies over Hay even safer.

Safety issues to be covered at the workshop include recent changes to procedures at local aerodromes. There will also be the opportunity for pilots to ask questions and raise issues about local flying.

CASA’s Peter Gibson says the workshop is part of a national regional air safety campaign.

“Giving pilots from Hay extra training will lift their safety skills to even higher levels,” Mr Gibson says.

“All pilots receive comprehensive training but this workshop means they will be even better equipped to fly safely at all times and deal with emergencies.

“Hay has a good air safety record but accidents do happen and everyone in aviation must work hard to keep local skies safe.”

The workshop is being held at the Hay Golf Club on Wednesday 23 February 2011, starting at 6:00pm.

CASA is providing free refreshments for everyone on the night.
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Pilots urged to keep Griffith skies safe

Griffith pilots are being urged to attend an important air safety workshop next week.

The workshop will give local pilots special training to improve their flying and safety skills.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is holding the workshop to help make the skies over Griffith even safer.

Safety issues to be covered at the workshop include recent changes to procedures at local aerodromes. There will also be the opportunity for pilots to ask questions and raise issues about local flying.

CASA’s Peter Gibson says the workshop is part of a national regional air safety campaign.

“Giving pilots from Griffith extra training will lift their safety skills to even higher levels,” Mr Gibson says.

“All pilots receive comprehensive training but this workshop means they will be even better equipped to fly safely at all times and deal with emergencies.

“Griffith has a good air safety record but accidents do happen and everyone in aviation must work hard to keep local skies safe.”

The workshop is being held at the Griffith Aero Club on Tuesday 22 February 2011, starting at 6:00pm.

CASA is providing free refreshments for everyone on the night.

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