28/07/2009 2009-2010 Aircraft and Pilot Registry (Call When Needed Register)
The application period for the Aircraft and Pilot Registry (Call When Needed Register) for the 2009-2010 season is now open. Applications should be completed via the new online system as soon as possible, or by Friday 30th October 2009. Background information and the online application can be found in Resources / Useful Information or click here.
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16/01/2009 DSE Safety Alert
A DSE safety alert on the transport of safety matches has been issued following a recent incident. This safety alert also affects transport of matches in aircraft.
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29/10/2008 SAU Annual Report 2007/08
The SAU Annual Report 2007/08 can be found in the "About SAU" section.
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7/09/2007 In the aircraft seat for long periods
A recent CASA Flight Safety Magazine discusses the issue of sitting still for too long in cramped conditions. Find it here: www.casa.gov.au/fsa/2007/60-62.pdf
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4/06/2007 State Fleet Aircraft Usage Statistics
For those who are interested, usage statistics for State Fleet Aircraft are available in the "Useful Info / Aircraft Information" section or click here.
This bar graph shows the Total Hours flown by all State Fleet Aircraft by each Agency for the current year to date, and the previous 9 years.
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1/03/2007 Burning and Seeding Protocols
The Burning and Seeding Protocols for 2007 have been posted!
To find them, go to 'Useful Info' and look under 'Operational Information'.
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12/02/2007 Approved Operators list
A list of SAU approved Light Fixed Wing aircraft and their operators is available in the 'Useful Info' section.
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6/11/2006 National Callsign Register
The National Callsign Register lists aircraft callsigns from all states and territories around Australia and is available now in the Useful Info section!
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10/07/2006 ATSB Wirestrike Report
Just listed in the Hot Topics section is the latest ATSB report on Wirestrike incidents
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11/04/2006 Dromader NSW
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released this report on the recent crash of a turbine Dromader whilst firebombing. The SAU are watching with interest to see the final investigation outcome.
PZL-Warszawa-Okecie M-18A, VH-FVF
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2006/AAIR/aair200600851.aspx
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29/03/2006 Burning protocols 2006
The protocols for helicopter usage for burning / seeding operations for 2006 can be found under the Briefing Notes section
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16/02/2006 ATSB Locust Report
A link to a recently released ATSB report on Helicopter Accidents involved with Locust
operations has been added in the Hot Topics section.
Please take the time to look at this important document.
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6/12/2005 New forms available
New State Fleet Aircraft Request forms and Passenger Transport Aircraft Request forms are now available under the Useful Info section
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31/08/2005 Jet A1 at Bendigo
AIR BP has recently revised its’ provision of bulk aviation fuel Jet A1 supplies at the Bendigo Airport and as a result the service now will be withdrawn.
The removal of the service will be effected Monday 07th. September 2005.
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6/01/2005 SAU SCREENSAVER
We have developed a screensaver that is available for downloading. Check it out in the Useful Info section.
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Sustainability and Environment (DSE), the SAU provides specialist aviation resources to satisfy fire and land management
objectives in the state of Victoria, Australia.
