The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority review its educational program for all
levels of pilot licences to improve pilot understanding of
separation assurance techniques.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority review its educational program for all
levels of pilot licences to improve pilot understanding of
separation assurance techniques.
I refer to the draft ASO Report on the traffic confliction
incident involving Beech 1900, VH-IMA, Beech 1900, VH-IMH, Piper
PA-31 (Chieftain) VH-SVV, and De Havilland DHC-8-201 (Dash 8),
VH-TQO, which occurred near Port Macquarie, NSW on 28 April
1999.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority does not agree with
recommendations R20000181 and R20000182, but supports
recommendations R20000184, R20000198 and R20000199. R20000183 is
still being considered.
With regard to recommendation R20000199, CASA is currently
reviewing all pilot licensing requirements within the context of
the new CASR Part 61. Competency based standards are being
progressively introduced to ensure that all pilots have an adequate
knowledge of operational subjects, including separation assurance
techniques.