Safety messages and practical flying reminders from the Kapiti Aero Club safety team.
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CAA has recently highlighted a change to BP fuel bowsers that is catching some pilots out. The dollar amount is now shown large at the top of the display, with the number of litres below in a smaller font.
Ground Ops8 October 20261 min read
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4 articles in Human Factors
Human Factors6 March 20261 min read
Glare can be a problem even on dull days – use the sun visor, especially flying into a low sun, and put the sunshade up when you pack the aircraft away.
Human Factors21 November 20251 min read
Make sunscreen and water part of your cross-country prep, follow IMSAFE on hot days, and put the sunshade up when you pack the aircraft away.
Human Factors17 January 20251 min read
On sunny days wear sunscreen, carry water on cross-countries, follow IMSAFE on hot days, and put the sunshade up when packing the aircraft away.
Human Factors6 December 20241 min read
Distraction and interruption are classic accident factors: finish tasks before responding, mark your place, or go back at least three checklist steps.