Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
CAA
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The need to review the operations at other aerodromes around New Zealand that have opposing circuits, to assess and minimise the potential for a mid-air collision.
Reply Text
As for recommendation 026/09, the CAA is constrained by 3 issues: (1) the extent of the Director’s regulatory powers; (2) the resources available to it; and (3) the nature and extent of the risk being targeted.
As Director, I cannot mandate specific actions for individual aerodromes on the issue at the core of the recommendation. However, the Aeronautical Information Publication Bulletin Volume 1 AD 1.5 clearly provides advice on the issue of Standard
Overhead Circuit Joining procedures.
Consequently, I do not accept the recommendation as written.
I will undertake to make aerodrome operators aware of the TAIC recommendation, and their responsibilities with respect to the formation of aerodrome user groups/safety committees.
I will also undertake to make aerodrome operators aware of the risks associated with a 'mix' of operational activities, and their need to develop appropriate local procedures to minimise the risk of mid-air collisions.
CAA Aviation Safety Advisers (ASA's) currently work with a number of aerodromes.
CAA will look to increase the activity and focus of ASA’s as part of its work programme to address the underlying issue identified in the investigation report.
As Director, I cannot mandate specific actions for individual aerodromes on the issue at the core of the recommendation. However, the Aeronautical Information Publication Bulletin Volume 1 AD 1.5 clearly provides advice on the issue of Standard
Overhead Circuit Joining procedures.
Consequently, I do not accept the recommendation as written.
I will undertake to make aerodrome operators aware of the TAIC recommendation, and their responsibilities with respect to the formation of aerodrome user groups/safety committees.
I will also undertake to make aerodrome operators aware of the risks associated with a 'mix' of operational activities, and their need to develop appropriate local procedures to minimise the risk of mid-air collisions.
CAA Aviation Safety Advisers (ASA's) currently work with a number of aerodromes.
CAA will look to increase the activity and focus of ASA’s as part of its work programme to address the underlying issue identified in the investigation report.
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