Aviation: General aviation
The concern related to how the proposal to allow a second gliding club to operate on the airfield was being handled by the relevant authorities.
The concern relates to the changes which are being made to the flying roster and the possibility of increased fatigue due to these changes.
The concern related to the short time spent in the aircraft by the testing officer with candidates when conducting both the initial issue and renewal of instructor ratings by the organisations testing officers.
The concern related to the operator’s safety culture and safety management system.
The concern related to the lack of understanding by CASA as to the implication of minor changes to the AIP to aviation in regional areas.
The concern related to how busy the Ballarat aerodrome has become and the associated issues during busy time slots.
The concern related to the airworthiness of an aircraft after a repair had been completed due to damage caused when the aircraft was not tied down during strong winds.
The concern related to the confusion in the cockpit when ATC instruct the crew to descend when flying the WATTLE FIVE STAR.
The concern related to the procedures used by both CASA and Airservices to make changes to the AIP.
The reporter advised that the operator was forcing pilots to fly aircraft which do not have serviceable autopilots or instrumentation lighting in IMC.
