Frequent fliers advised to steer clear of bushfires

General aviation pilots and drone operators are being warned to plan ahead and stay well clear of bushfires. Picture: Supplied
Denika Anderson

THE Civil Aviation Safety Authority have reminded all general aviation pilots and drone operators to plan ahead and stay well clear of bushfires, with summer almost here. Any crewed aircraft not involved in aerial firefighting should remain at least five nautical miles, or 9.26 kilometres, from fire boundaries, if not ideally much further, while drones […]

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