In Greek mythology, the sirens' seductive voices lured mariners to their deaths. In modern aviation, the siren is pilot fixation, as Luke Bayly was lucky enough to discover early in his training. Read this close call at https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2024/06/ignore-the-sirens/.

In Greek mythology, the sirens' seductive voices lured mariners to their deaths. In modern aviation, the siren is pilot fixation, as Luke Bayly was lucky enough to discover early in his training. Read this close call at <a href="https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2024/06/ignore-the-sirens/">https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2024/06/ignore-the-sirens/</a>.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a government body that regulates Australian aviation safety. We license pilots, register aircraft and oversee safety.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a government body that regulates Australian aviation safety. We license pilots, register aircraft and oversee safety.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a governme…

Close calls

Audio close calls share real pilot stories of incidents and near misses, helping you understand what went wrong and the practical lessons you can use to fly more safely.

Audio close calls share real pilot stories of incidents and near misses, helping you understand what went wrong and the practical lessons you can use to fly more safely.

In Greek mythology, the sirens' seductive voices …

Ignore the sirens

Circumstances, contingencies and pressure from a passenger push an otherwise conscientious low-hours pilot towards a dangerous decision.

Circumstances, contingencies and pressure from a passenger push an otherwise conscientious low-hours pilot towards&nbsp;a dangerous decision.

Long day's journey into night VFR

Make yourself heard

What you can't hear can still hurt you, as this pilot was shocked to discover, despite due diligence. Only the 'mk1 eyeball' saved the day. Read this close call at  https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2026/07/the-silence-over-kingaroy/. 

What you can't hear can still hurt you, as this pilot was shocked to discover, despite due diligence. Only the 'mk1 eyeball' saved the day. Read this close call at &nbsp;<a href="https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2026/07/the-silence-over-kingaroy/">https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2026/07/the-silence-over-kingaroy/</a>.&nbsp;

Ignore the sirens

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