Inquiries & Recommendations

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Remind pilots that a conditional clearance cannot be accepted unless the conflicting traffic that is the subject of the clearance has been positively identified.

Consider mounting a second set of warning lights on the existing installation to the east of the Silver Hill Road level crossing, to face the yard exit on the north side of the road.

Future editions of the New Zealand Road Code contain an increased emphasis on the driving skills required, and the rules relating to, level crossings.

Until the proposed "Code for Road Signs and Markings for Level Crossings" is ratified, he arrange for the presence of the railway level crossing 1 km north of Omihi be drawn to the attention of motorists by enhanced signage and/or road marking.

On 25 February 2016 the Commission recommended that the Director of Civil Aviation, in conjunction with the chief executive of Airways, check that aerodrome runway lighting systems at all certificated aerodromes comply with Part 139.

Amend the requirements [arising from recommendation 007/92: review the minimum flight times specified for issue of a CPL-H] accordingly.

The effectiveness of the Department of Conservation wind indicator installation should be monitored.

On 26 February 2014 the Commission recommended that the Director of Civil Aviation conduct a review of Robinson safety awareness training in New Zealand and facilitate development and adoption of best practice across the sector including a level of consistency in the way instructors deliver the safety awareness training.

Include a site familiarisation trip with the tutor train controller and an experienced operating or maintenance person as part of the training and certification for any train control desk together with at least one unaccompanied field trip scheduled within an acceptable timeframe following certification as a follow up.

On 8 December 2021, the Commission recommended that KiwiRail and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency examine how the selection of level crossings for LCSIAs and upgrade can be more accurately prioritised from ALCAM risk scores and other existing data sources. (012/21)

It was recommended to the Secretary for Transport that he address the following safety issues: The status of the NRSS Committee, the rights to membership of that committee and the responsibilities of each Committee member, and the terms of reference of the Committee is currently unclear. (034/10)

Review the minimum flight times specified for issue of a CPL-H.