Clouded thinking

Clouded thinking

Author: Civil Aviation Safety Authority November 27, 2020 Duration: 8:18
How ‘marginal but do-able,’ turned into a soberi…

Ever wondered what really happens in those moments when an aircraft's safety is on the line, but disaster is narrowly avoided? Close calls, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of aviation safety from the regulator's perspective. This isn't about dramatizing incidents, but rather understanding them. Each episode delves into real scenarios and the critical lessons learned, offering a rare, authoritative look at the systems, decisions, and human factors that keep Australian skies safe. You'll hear from the experts who license pilots, register aircraft, and oversee the complex safety web that protects everyone who flies. Tune in for a compelling, educational journey into the principles and practices that turn a close call into a vital learning opportunity for the entire industry. This podcast serves as a unique resource, transforming complex regulatory work into accessible narratives that underscore why vigilance and continuous improvement are non-negotiable in aviation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 59

Close calls
Podcast Episodes
Assumed risk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:26
A former boss once warned me that 'an assumption …
Belting along [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:38
In this unexpected and scary incident, the pilot …
Water water everywhere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:08
Recent la Niña rainfall has amplified a longstand…
When EFATO calls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:20
Recreational pilot Luke Bayly discovers the reaso…
No getting over it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:31
An encounter with lenticular cloud literally shoo…
Trim set mindset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:20
Pressure drove this pilot towards an error, disci…
Fear for lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:47
A newly minted rating, a blandly confident low-ho…
Taking the low road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:10
A pilot flying at an incorrect level in a busy la…
Twisting the blade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:27
A pilot listens to their nagging doubt, and makes…
It’s a health hazard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:38
Rising terrain, worsening visibility and the smel…