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02 AIR MAIL / FLIGHT BYTES Aviation safety news AIR MAIL Dear Editor I enjoy reading and digesting Flight Safety Australia, a most informative and professional journal. Besides the useful safety information contained, I appreciate the culture of open communication fostered by the editors. I read with interest the article on cabin crew training (‘The cabin connection’) in the March-April issue, and present a dilemma for consideration by all cabin crews of commercial airlines. As far as I can recall, every time I choose to travel on a large passenger aircraft I am frustrated by loud, inattentive passengers who ignore the emergency procedures briefing before takeoff. While I can accept that not every passenger views this as important to them, their inconsiderate actions can limit others from hearing and understanding this information. As a passenger I feel uncomfortable in asking these people to refrain from talking during this important presentation by the cabin crew. I have yet to witness any of the cabin crew make an attempt to advise passengers of their inconsiderate behaviours, which could, in rare circumstances, lead to unsafe actions during an in-flight emergency. I believe that strategies for addressing this issue could usefully be incorporated into cabin crew training in the near future. Gary Allan Several callers responded to the story Pad not paper, in issue 86, May-June 2012. All approved of using tablet computers as an aid to conventional flight planning, but those from tropical parts of Australia pointed out that tablet computers and smartphones, such as the Apple iPad and iPhone, often black out when left in a hot aircraft cockpit. They remain blank until they cool down, which can take up to half an hour. Apple lists 0 to 35 degrees C as the operating air temperature range for iPhones and iPads and says other symptoms of overheating include the display going dim, the mobile signal strength fading and the device stopping charging. ‘It’s nice to have, but that’s why I don’t rely on it, ‘said one caller. Director of Aviation Safety, CASA | John F McCormick Manager Safety Promotion | Gail Sambidge-Mitchell Editor, Flight Safety Australia | Margo Marchbank Writer, Flight Safety Australia | Robert Wilson Sub-editor, Flight Safety Australia | Joanna Pagan Designer, Flight Safety Australia | Fiona Scheidel ADVERTISING SALES Phone 131 757 | Email fsa@casa.gov.au Advertising appearing in Flight Safety Australia does not imply endorsement by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. CORRESPONDENCE Flight Safety Australia GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601 Phone 131 757 | Fax 02 6217 1950 | Email fsa@casa.gov.au Web www.casa.gov.au CHANGE OF ADDRESS To change your address online, go to www.casa.gov.au/change For address change enquiries, call CASA on 1300 737 032. DISTRIBUTION Bi-monthly to 88,755* aviation licence holders, cabin crew and industry personnel in Australia and internationally. CONTRIBUTIONS Stories and photos are welcome. Please discuss your ideas with editorial staff before submission. Note that CASA cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited material. All efforts are made to ensure that the correct copyright notice accompanies each published photograph. If you believe any to be in error, please notify us at fsa@casa.gov.au NOTICE ON ADVERTISING The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Warning: This educational publication does not replace ERSA, AIP, airworthiness regulatory documents, manufacturers’ advice, or NOTAMs. Operational information in Flight Safety Australia should only be used in conjunction with current operational documents. Information contained herein is subject to change. Copyright for the ATSB and ATC supplements rests with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Airservices Australia respectively – these supplements are written, edited and designed independently of CASA. All requests for permission to reproduce any articles should be directed to FSA editorial. © Copyright 2012, Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia. Registered–Print Post: 381667-00644. Printed by IPMG (Independent Print Media Group) ISSN 1325-5002. Cover design: Fiona Scheidel CASA on Twitter We’re tweeting for you! Be the first with the news from CASA. Follow CASA on Twitter: @CASABriefing *latest Australian Circulation Audit Bureau figures March 2012 This magazine is printed on paper from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources Recognised in Australia through the Australian Forestry Standard
Flight Safety Australia Issue 87 July–August 2012 03 FLIGHT BYTES Correction In the May–June issue of FSA the date listed for the free ‘Aviation access all information areas’ aviation safety education forum at the University of NSW in Sydney was unfortunately incorrect. The forum will be on 22 August from 0900 to 1630 and prospective attendees need to register as soon as possible on www.casa.gov.au/avsafety Book now for the Brisbane safety forum! The free ‘aviation - access all areas’ forums are a joint venture between CASA, Airservices, the ATSB, the BoM and the RAAF to share vital aviation safety information with all interested parties, with an emphasis on human factors, as well as on accessing information on tablets and smartphones. The Brisbane seminar is on 28 July, and you can register for it, or for future seminars around Australia, at www.casa.gov.au/avsafety Having trouble finding aviation information www.casa.gov.au/avsafety IATA Training Centre Oceania ASSET Aviation International has partnered with IATA to offer the highest-calibre commercial aviation training in the world, right here in Australia. Courses will be taught by IATA instructors from around the globe. Courses include: Advanced Safety Management Systems Aviation Internal Auditor Effective Communications Skills Emergency Planning & Response Management 2012 Courses are held in Brisbane. Qualifications gained are internationally recognised. Visit www.aviationclassroom.com for all course details and bookings or contact ASSET Aviation on 07 3103 6870. Be quick, places are filling fast! For course details and bookings: www.aviationclassroom.com | 07 3103 6870
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