The Aviation Safety Letter (ASL) is going through some changes. Previously, the ASL was only available in PDF, but starting with issue 3/2019, it’s now also available in HTML. This change makes it easier to share articles with others—but more importantly, will make it easier to search for specific topics.
You’ll notice that the ASL’s look has been updated. If you receive an ASL e-bulletin notification email, you’ll soon find an improved email with links directly to content. If you aren’t subscribed, we encourage you to sign-up online.
Have a great aviation photo? Send it to TC.ASL-SAN.TC@tc.gc.ca for a chance to be featured on the cover page of an upcoming issue of the ASL!
An old dog can learn new tricks—leveraging a growth mindset in aviation
Cognitive skills, relevance, recency, frequency, decision-making, safety briefings, training, growth mindset, continuous journey of learning and discovery.
Ultralight flying safety begins with you
General aviation, ultralight, basic ultralight aircraft (BULA), advanced ultralight aircraft (AULA), know your limits, pilot responsibility.
The presence of satellites in general aviation
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), WAAS, technical incapacity, external portable receivers, human factors.
IFR phraseology guide
NAV CANADA, VFR phraseology guide, Ground traffic phraseology guide, IFR phraseology guide, communications, best practices, recommended phraseology to enhance pilot safety, training tool for flight schools, airport operators and aviation stakeholders.
AIP Canada (ICAO) and TC AIM
NAV CANADA, pre-flight and in-flight information, TC AIM offers educational reference material, AIP Canada (ICAO), aircraft operation in Canadian airspace, integrated AIP.
Visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather and collision with terrain—TSB final report A18P0090
Cessna 182P, VFR, mountainous terrain, deteriorating weather. (See PDF for condensed version)
Mid-air collision—TSB final report A18O0150
Cessna 150G, Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III, collision, left-wing struck, circuit pattern at uncontrolled airport, radio communications, see-and-avoid principle, airborne collision avoidance systems, transponders. (See PDF for condensed version)
Controlled flight into terrain—TSB final report A19C0016
Cessna 208B Caravan, CFIT, VFR, instrument meteorological conditions, winter weather, whiteout, disorientation. (See PDF for condensed version)
Poster—Make your weather decision while you still have a choice (PDF, 443 KB)
Weather conditions, pilot-decision making, pre-flight, planning, before takeoff, plan alternatives, flight plan or itinerary, don’t push your limits.
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