Ep 25 - Weather Avoidance

Ep 25 - Weather Avoidance

Author: Trent Robinson Aviation April 10, 2022 Duration: 18:47

Would you like to know more? Flick me a message!

Weather related accidents remain one of the most significant causes for concern in aviation safety. In this episode I’ll have a look at the reasons for VFR pilots getting themselves into trouble and some ways to avoid getting into strife. 

Links:

General Aviation Pilot Behaviours in the Face of Adverse Weather

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2005/pilot_behaviours_adverse_weather/

Bonanza near miss with terrain video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2MVDY8o7Bs

CASA Flight Safety Article

https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2016/01/178-seconds-to-live-vfr-into-imc/

Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation

Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au

Support the show

Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au

Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au

Affiliate Links:

Pilot Logbook
Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners get 20% Off!!

Nav & Co

Pilot Nav Bags - Get $10 off using the code FTAPODCAST

Social Media Links:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttrainingaustralia

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@flighttrainingaustralia

Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au


You’ll hear the voice of Trent Robinson, an aviation professional with more than three decades spent as a charter pilot, flight examiner and Head of Operations. The Flight Training Australia Podcast comes from his base in Darwin, but it’s for anyone with an interest in flying, no matter where you are. Whether you’re just starting out with your logbook or you’re a seasoned pilot, the conversations here are grounded in practical, real-world experience. Each episode feels like a hangar chat, breaking down the technical, procedural and human elements of aviation without relying on jargon. The focus is naturally on the Australian context-our airspace, regulations and unique flying conditions-but the principles discussed have a universal relevance. You can expect deep dives into navigation, aircraft systems, weather decision-making and the subtle art of cockpit resource management. It’s a blend of lifelong learning and genuine passion for flight, delivered in a straightforward, accessible manner. This isn't about dry theory; it's about the applied knowledge that comes from a career spent both instructing and operating in the air. Tune in for a clear, authoritative take on everything from basic training exercises to advanced operational topics, all designed to make you a more informed and capable aviator.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 198

Flight Training Australia Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Ep 56 - Dallas Air Show Accident - Situational Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:27
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message!A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra were participating in the Air Force's Wings Over Dallas air show when they collided mid-air.This accident brings up…
Ep 55 - Interview: Victoria McFarlane - Antarctica Flights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:05
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message!Victoria McFarlane completed her training at the WA Aviation College in Perth before embarking on a career filled with success and dissapointments. Eventually landing a job…
Ep 52 - Interview: Wet Season Weather with Harrison Burns-Fabb - BOM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:32
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message!Flying in the wet season can be challenging and intimidating, as well as potentially dangerous. Understanding a bit about it can go a long way in helping make sound decisio…
Ep 49 - Does power on approach control airspeed or rate of descent!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:13
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message!The infamous debate of whether power controls airspeed or power controls rate of descent on approach to land. It’s something I’m asked often and from the various flight sch…