Our focus on safety

Welcome to our second edition of Licence to Learn, our safety publication for RAAus members. Safety lies at the heart of RAAus and is considered throughout everything we do, however it is a priority in 2020 to improve how we communicate safety statistics and information to you, our membership. This edition includes a range of topics relevant to members based on data received within our occurrence management system (OMS), including information on the importance of occurrence reporting by RAAus members. Without this information we are unable to collect important data which assists in scoping RAAus safety promotions. As part of the focus to improve safety correspondence, we have also revamped the safety space within the RAAus website to reflect current areas of focus based on data and trends. Keep an eye on this space over the coming months for updates on current safety information. One current area of focus for the Safety Team is on operations around the recent bushfire tragedies across Australia and the smoke these fires have produced, creating a number of hazards for pilots including increased water-bombing aircraft activity and decreased visibility. RAAus has had a number of occurrences reported in relation to current conditions and reminds members to carefully consider local conditions prior to flying. We must also send our condolences to anyone who has been affected by the fires and thank the incredible efforts by emergency services personnel across the country. Finally, I would like to hear from you to understand what safety correspondence you would like to see going forward. Perhaps you have had an experience you would like to share that others could learn from, or have feedback on the type of safety information you would like to see more of in the future – your feedback is important to us, and we would love to know your thoughts. Please email us at safety@raaus.com.au Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable 2020, filled with blue skies and tailwinds.

CONTENTS

Safety in a changing world ........................ 1

Our focus on safety .................................... 2

2019 Safety Review..................................... 4

Reporting with RAAus................................ 7

Farming Operations...................................11

Hot but handled ........................................ 13

Engine cooling hoses ............................... 16

See something, say something ............... 18

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