The wet season begins at the start of November and finishes at the end of April. Across the Top End the average rainfall is 1200mm. Humidity increases and temperatures rise, ranging from 25C to 33C. If you are flying across the Top End, it’s important to know what to do if the weather deteriorates during a flight. The following audio was recorded at our 'Flying in the wet season' seminar in Darwin in October 2025.

Join our industry experts:
Simon Grummett - Senior Transport Safety Investigator - ATSB
Sam Bethune - Aviation Meteorologist - Bureau of Meteorology
Angus Mitchell - Chief Commissioner - ATSB
Stephanie Gartshore - SQNLDR Darwin Air Traffic Control - Royal Australian Air Force
Braden Blennerhassett - Pilot - Royal Flying Doctors Service 

You can also view a video recording of the 2025 Flying in the wet season seminar.

For more on weather and forecasting for pilots visit the Pilot safety hub: casa.gov.au/pilots and click through to the dedicated page.

The wet season begins at the start of November and finishes at the end of April. Across the Top End the average rainfall is 1200mm. Humidity increases and temperatures rise, ranging from 25C to 33C. If you are flying across the Top End, it&rsquo;s important to know what to do if the weather deteriorates during a flight. The following audio was recorded at our 'Flying in the wet season' seminar in Darwin in October 2025.
Join our industry experts:
<ul>
<li>Simon Grummett - Senior Transport Safety Investigator - ATSB</li>
<li>Sam Bethune - Aviation Meteorologist - Bureau of Meteorology</li>
<li>Angus Mitchell - Chief Commissioner - ATSB</li>
<li>Stephanie Gartshore - SQNLDR Darwin Air Traffic Control - Royal Australian Air Force</li>
<li>Braden Blennerhassett - Pilot - Royal Flying Doctors Service&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You can also view a video recording of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pyKBsCZOh8">2025 Flying in the wet season seminar</a>.
For more on weather and forecasting for pilots visit the Pilot safety hub: <a href="https://casa.gov.au/pilots" aria-label="Link casa.gov.au/pilots">casa.gov.au/pilots</a> and click through to the dedicated page.

Welcome to the AvSafety Podcast, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with your hosts Lea Vesic and Tim Penny. You will hear insights from fellow aviators and industry experts who are willing to share their experiences and impart their knowledge so that we can all be safer pilots. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. Remember, safety is in your hands. We look forward to delivering new content that just might make your next flight that little bit safer. 

For more information visit https://www.casa.gov.au/.

AvSafety Podcast

Welcome to the AvSafety Podcast, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with your hosts Lea Vesic and Tim Penny. You will hear insights from fellow aviators and industry experts who are willing to share their experiences and impart their knowledge so that we can all be safer pilots. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. Remember, safety is in your hands. We look forward to delivering new content that just might make your next flight that little bit safer. 

For more information visit casa.gov.au.

Welcome to the AvSafety Podcast, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with your hosts Lea Vesic and Tim Penny. You will hear insights from fellow aviators and industry experts who are willing to share their experiences and impart their knowledge so that we can all be safer pilots. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. Remember, safety is in your hands. We look forward to delivering new content that just might make your next flight that little bit safer. 
For more information visit <a href="https://www.casa.gov.au/">casa.gov.au</a>.

2025 Flying in the wet season seminar

Gain a greater understanding of the hazards of wet season flying and a renewed knowledge of the many resources available to help you confidently manage risk and make good operational decisions.

Join our industry experts:
Tim Penney, Aviation Safety Advisor, CASA
Michael Paech & Sam Bethune, Senior Aviation Meteorologists, Bureau of Meteorology
Lee Ungerman, Senior Transport Safety Investigator, Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Lee-anne Smollett, Brisbane Centre, (TOPS) Controller, Airservices Australia
Braden Blennerhassett, Head of Turboprop Operations, Leidos Aviation Solutions Australia.

You can also view a video recording of the wet season seminar.

For more on weather and forecasting for pilots visit the Pilot safety hub: casa.gov.au/pilots and click through to the dedicated page.

Gain a greater understanding of the hazards of wet season flying and a renewed knowledge of the many resources available to help you confidently manage risk and make good operational decisions.
Join our industry experts:
<ul>
<li>Tim Penney, Aviation Safety Advisor, CASA</li>
<li>Michael Paech &amp; Sam Bethune, Senior Aviation Meteorologists, Bureau of Meteorology</li>
<li>Lee Ungerman, Senior Transport Safety Investigator, Australian Transport Safety Bureau</li>
<li>Lee-anne Smollett, Brisbane Centre, (TOPS) Controller, Airservices Australia</li>
<li>Braden Blennerhassett, Head of Turboprop Operations, Leidos Aviation Solutions Australia.</li>
</ul>
You can also view a video recording of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtSwUPUo4PI">wet season seminar</a>.
For more on weather and forecasting for pilots visit the Pilot safety hub: <a href="https://casa.gov.au/pilots">casa.gov.au/pilots</a> and click through to the dedicated page.

Wet season webinar – 4 October 2023

Do you have the current aerodrome chart for planning and reference? 

Always consider alternate routes and potential hazards, regardless of how familiar you are with the aerodrome.

This episode explores the key things you should know when operating at controlled aerodromes - including runway safety, situational awareness and talking to air traffic control.

Runway safety is considered to be one of the highest priority areas for improvement in aviation safety by The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airservices.

This important topic reinforces why your flight does not finish until your aircraft is in the right spot and the engine is turned off.

This episode features stories and insights from Bianca Wise, senior flight instructor at Flight Training Adelaide, and Raj Prakash, Airservices tower controller at Brisbane Airport.
Visit the show notes at https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-staying-safe-runway
To find out more visit the CASA pilot safety hub casa.gov.au/pilots
Register for CASA’s AvSafety seminars at casa.gov.au/events

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Do you have the current aerodrome chart for planning and reference? 
Always consider alternate routes and potential hazards, regardless of how familiar you are with the aerodrome.
This episode explores the key things you should know when operating at controlled aerodromes - including runway safety, situational awareness and talking to air traffic control.
Runway safety is considered to be one of the highest priority areas for improvement in aviation safety by The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airservices.
This important topic reinforces why your flight does not finish until your aircraft is in the right spot and the engine is turned off.
This episode features stories and insights from Bianca Wise, senior flight instructor at Flight Training Adelaide, and Raj Prakash, Airservices tower controller at Brisbane Airport.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit the show notes at <a href="https://casa2.govcms.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-staying-safe-runway" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://casa2.govcms.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-staying-safe-runway&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1659654239944000&amp;usg=AOvVaw02upjWAT0W2h_RpBb_1Ig9">https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-staying-safe-runway</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">To find out more visit the CASA pilot safety hub <a href="https://www.casa.gov.au/pilots">casa.gov.au/pilots</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Register for CASA’s AvSafety seminars at<a href="https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/events"> casa.gov.au/events</a></li>
</ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Pilot safety: Staying safe on the runway

Do you complete thorough pre-flight plans and checklists before each take-off?

 Your decision-making during all phases of flight, including your pre-flight planning, is important to make sure you get home safely, every time you fly. 

Listen in to this flight planning podcast and discover how preparation helps us fly at our best and maximise our chance at the best outcome in emergency situations.

In this episode, Alexander Robinson from Seeing Machines, shares the story of a near-miss in the air due to inadequate planning, and Terry Horsam, Aviation Safety Advisor at CASA.
Visit the show notes at https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-why-flight-planning-critical
To find out more visit the CASA pilot safety hub casa.gov.au/pilots
Register for CASA’s AvSafety seminars at casa.gov.au/events

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you complete thorough pre-flight plans and checklists before each take-off?
 Your decision-making during all phases of flight, including your pre-flight planning, is important to make sure you get home safely, every time you fly. 
Listen in to this flight planning podcast and discover how preparation helps us fly at our best and maximise our chance at the best outcome in emergency situations.
In this episode, Alexander Robinson from Seeing Machines, shares the story of a near-miss in the air due to inadequate planning, and Terry Horsam, Aviation Safety Advisor at CASA.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit the show notes at <a href="https://casa2.govcms.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-why-flight-planning-critical" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://casa2.govcms.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-why-flight-planning-critical&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1659654239944000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NK_rgaIQrmUZausXkD7Ky">https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/podcasts/avsafety-podcast-why-flight-planning-critical</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">To find out more visit the CASA pilot safety hub <a href="https://www.casa.gov.au/pilots">casa.gov.au/pilots</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Register for CASA’s AvSafety seminars at <a href="https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/events">casa.gov.au/events</a></li>
</ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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