This newly instrument rated pilot was as happy as a warthog in elephant dung. I was flying old, but still shiny, twin pistons for a living; and Zimbabwe was now a relatively peaceful country with a new name and what looked like a bright future, now that the Bush War was over! Life was good.

Read the full story at http://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2016/07/out-in-africa/

This newly instrument rated pilot was as happy as a warthog in elephant dung. I was flying old, but still shiny, twin pistons for a living; and Zimbabwe was now a relatively peaceful country with a new name and what looked like a bright future, now that the Bush War was over! Life was good. Read the full story at http://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2016/07/out-in-africa/

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.

This newly instrument rated pilot was as happy as…

Out in Africa

When it comes to weather, trusting your eyes ahead of forecasts is advice that works.

When it comes to weather, trusting your eyes ahead of forecasts&nbsp;is advice that works.

When the curtain falls early

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.

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