Low-flying test flights over the Mossman region tomorrow
Aviation authority
If you see a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air plane flying low over the Mossman region tomorrow, it is all part of the plan.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is carrying out flight path safety checks over Far North Queensland aerodromes - weather permitting - and Mossman Hospital is scheduled to be tested on Wednesday, August 5.
“The checks are being conducted by CASA to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at various aerodromes operate safely,” a spokesperson said.
“CASA regulations require that the approach procedures are checked every five years to confirm their ongoing safety.”
Wujal Wujal and Cooktown airspace will also be tested on the same day.
“Residents of some communities in Queensland’s northern regions may see an aircraft flying unusually low,” they said.
The tests will be carried out within an area up to 40km from the aerodrome.
“Low-level flying is an essential part of the safety exercise, with the aircraft down as low as several hundred feet at times.”
Residents may also notice an uncommon flying pattern.
“This is to make sure obstacles are accurately marked on charts and no new obstacles exist.
“Obstacles can be towers, trees, masts or buildings that can be a danger to aircraft.”