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Pilots urged to keep Warrnambool skies safe

CASA Media Release –
Monday 10 January 2011

Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool even safer.

Safety issues to be covered at the workshop include airmanship. 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 Warrnambool 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.

“Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool Mid City Inn on Thursday 20 January 2011, starting at 6pm.

CASA is providing free refreshments for everyone on the night.

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