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Safety messages and practical flying reminders from the Kapiti Aero Club safety team.
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Fuel Bowser Displays
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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8 articles in Airspace & Radio
Airspace & Radio14 August 20261 min read
Avoid Airspace Infringements
Prevent airspace infringements with thorough planning, a current VNC plus EFB backup, early departure and arrival briefs, and constant position checks.
Airspace & Radio23 January 20261 min read
Check Events and Hot Spots Before Summer Trips
Before summer cross-countries, check AIP Supplements for air events, NOTAMs on the day and the CAA's Summer traffic busy spots page.
Airspace & Radio3 October 20251 min read
Separation Is Your Job in Uncontrolled Airspace
Separation in uncontrolled airspace is the pilot's responsibility: keep a slow, thorough scan, give accurate position reports and actively coordinate with nearby traffic.
Airspace & Radio30 January 20251 min read
Know the Rules for Marine Mammals Near Kaikōura
Before flying to view marine mammals near Kaikōura, read the NZKI MBZ pages in AIP New Zealand and the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations.
Airspace & Radio13 December 20241 min read
Lookout and Radio Calls in Uncontrolled Airspace
In uncontrolled airspace separation is up to you: scan slowly (about 20° every 2 s), make accurate position reports, and actively arrange separation with nearby traffic.
Airspace & Radio28 November 20241 min read
Plan for Busy Summer Skies on Cross-Countries
Summer brings more traffic and air events: check AIP Supplements, NOTAMs on the day and the CAA's Summer traffic busy spots page before a cross-country.
Airspace & Radio8 November 20241 min read
Check Your Radio and Know NORDO Procedures
NZPP is an MBZ with 10-minute reports and a listening watch; if the radio seems quiet, run a radio check, and if it has failed, squawk 7600 and follow NORDO procedures.
Airspace & Radio14 June 20241 min read
Watch for IFR Traffic on the RNP 16 Approach
IFR aircraft fly the NZPP RNP RWY 16 approach entirely in uncontrolled airspace from NOKIX; know where to look and listen out for inbound IFR traffic.