Post by ErrolC on Jan 21, 2015 20:48:33 GMT 12
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World-renowned airshow safety expert and veteran pilot Major General Des Barker is visiting New Zealand this month to share his knowledge with the aviation community at a number of seminars.
During a distinguished career in the South African Air Force that spanned four decades Major General Barker, who is now retired, logged 7000 flying hours in 55 different military aircraft (mostly jets).
He is the author of the 2003 book Zero Error Margin, which is regarded as the safety bible for airshow organisers worldwide, and is bought to New Zealand by the Civil Aviation Authority.
CAA Team Leader, Flight Operations, Adventure Aviation, Jeanette Lusty says that for New Zealand to maintain its excellent airshow safety record it is important that organisers remain focused.
"Having a world authority such as Des share his knowledge directly with those involved in organising air shows is really an unparalleled opportunity for them to learn from one of the world’s best."
Major Barker’s free seminars focus on the unique safety challenges posed by airshows and outline ways to improve safety for both aviators and spectators.
He says there is always room for improvement when it comes to aviation safety.
"New Zealand’s aviation and display safety statistics are admirable but as all aviators know, it is important not to sit back on one’s laurels when it comes to safety."
Major General Barker says there is a vast matrix of things that could go wrong at an airshow. "It is important that organisers understand these risks and plan carefully to mitigate them."
For pilots operating at in the high workload regime of low-level display flying safety is a continuous, "in your face" effort, he says.
Major General Barker says meeting with the airshow community in New Zealand provides an opportunity to benchmark safety procedures and share safety challenges.
When these challenges are effectively overcome, airshow flying can be both exhilarating for pilots and an amazing spectacle for the public, he says.
Seminar topics will include:
- Understanding how highly trained and prepared professionals can still make mistakes
- Managing anomalies to produce an entertaining and safe airshow
- The dynamics of energy loss in tumble manoeuvres
- Spectator enclosures and safety
To register your interest in attending the seminars contact Jeanette.lusty@caa.govt.nz
Seminar schedule
Manawatu | RNZAF Base Ohakea | Wed 21 Jan, 2:30pm
Auckland | Warbirds Clubrooms, Ardmore Aerodrome | Fri 23 Jan, 6pm
Wellington | CAA, Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston St | Tue 27 Jan, 9:30am
Wanaka | Edgewater Resort | Fri 30 Jan, 6pm
World-renowned airshow safety expert and veteran pilot Major General Des Barker is visiting New Zealand this month to share his knowledge with the aviation community at a number of seminars.
During a distinguished career in the South African Air Force that spanned four decades Major General Barker, who is now retired, logged 7000 flying hours in 55 different military aircraft (mostly jets).
He is the author of the 2003 book Zero Error Margin, which is regarded as the safety bible for airshow organisers worldwide, and is bought to New Zealand by the Civil Aviation Authority.
CAA Team Leader, Flight Operations, Adventure Aviation, Jeanette Lusty says that for New Zealand to maintain its excellent airshow safety record it is important that organisers remain focused.
"Having a world authority such as Des share his knowledge directly with those involved in organising air shows is really an unparalleled opportunity for them to learn from one of the world’s best."
Major Barker’s free seminars focus on the unique safety challenges posed by airshows and outline ways to improve safety for both aviators and spectators.
He says there is always room for improvement when it comes to aviation safety.
"New Zealand’s aviation and display safety statistics are admirable but as all aviators know, it is important not to sit back on one’s laurels when it comes to safety."
Major General Barker says there is a vast matrix of things that could go wrong at an airshow. "It is important that organisers understand these risks and plan carefully to mitigate them."
For pilots operating at in the high workload regime of low-level display flying safety is a continuous, "in your face" effort, he says.
Major General Barker says meeting with the airshow community in New Zealand provides an opportunity to benchmark safety procedures and share safety challenges.
When these challenges are effectively overcome, airshow flying can be both exhilarating for pilots and an amazing spectacle for the public, he says.
Seminar topics will include:
- Understanding how highly trained and prepared professionals can still make mistakes
- Managing anomalies to produce an entertaining and safe airshow
- The dynamics of energy loss in tumble manoeuvres
- Spectator enclosures and safety
To register your interest in attending the seminars contact Jeanette.lusty@caa.govt.nz
Seminar schedule
Manawatu | RNZAF Base Ohakea | Wed 21 Jan, 2:30pm
Auckland | Warbirds Clubrooms, Ardmore Aerodrome | Fri 23 Jan, 6pm
Wellington | CAA, Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston St | Tue 27 Jan, 9:30am
Wanaka | Edgewater Resort | Fri 30 Jan, 6pm
