Monthly Archives: September 2013

Tourism close to Windhoek

Below you find links to posts on tourism near Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): N/a’an ku sê Getting here is easy. Leave Windhoek towards the international airport and follow the signs. It is a great place! Cheetah At N/a’an … Continue reading

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Familjeliv – 2011 och 2012

Det har blivit några inlägg på svenska om hur det är att leva i Namibia. Här är en sammanställning för 2011 och 2012, i kronologisk ordning: Svensk sommar Ja, så kändes det när jag kom ner i mars 2011 Tea … Continue reading

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Critical Element 7 and 8; Surveillance and Resolution

The last two of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system are: CE-7. Surveillance obligations. The implementation of processes, such as inspections and audits, to proactively ensure that aviation licence, certificate, authorization and/or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements … Continue reading

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Critical Element 6; Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations

The sixth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-6. Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations. The implementation of processes and procedures to ensure that personnel and organizations performing an aviation activity meet the established requirements … Continue reading

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Critical Element 5; Technical guidance, tools and the provision of safety-critical information

The fifth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-5. Technical guidance, tools and the provision of safety-critical information. The provision of technical guidance (including processes and procedures), tools (including facilities and equipment) and safety-critical information, as … Continue reading

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Critical Element 4; Technical personnel qualification and training.

The fourth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-4. Technical personnel qualification and training. The establishment of minimum knowledge and experience requirements for the technical personnel performing safety oversight functions and the provision of … Continue reading

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Critical Element 3; State civil aviation system and safety oversight functions

The third of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-3. State civil aviation system and safety oversight functions. The establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and/or other relevant authorities or government agencies, headed by … Continue reading

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Critical Elements 1 and 2; legislations and regulations

The first two of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system are: CE-1. Primary aviation legislation. The provision of a comprehensive and effective aviation law consistent with the environment and complexity of the State’s aviation activity and … Continue reading

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College Art Exhibition

Less than two months ago I was at St George’s Prep School Art Exhibition. Tonight it was time for the College. Unfortunately College has a lot to learn from Prep… At Prep’s Exhibition there were teachers, parents and children. Everything … Continue reading

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ICAO and the world’s aviation safety

State obligations As a signatory state of the Chicago Convention, Namibia (and other member states) is obligated to provide for the safe and efficient operations of aircraft within its airspace. In ICAO Doc 9734 you can read: “A State’s responsibility … Continue reading

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