The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is holding the briefing in Warrnambool in a bid to keep local skies accident free.

Pilots will learn the latest in aviation safety, as well as refreshing their knowledge and training in key areas.

The theme of the briefing is 'expect the unexpected'.

To manage the unexpected, pilots should focus on pre-flight planning, aeronautical decision-making and checklists.

Accident and incident case studies will be worked through to show how planning, good decision making and the effective use of check lists can stop unexpected events becoming accidents.

CASA's Peter Gibson said the briefing offered something for pilots of all ages and skill levels.

"Local pilots have a high level of training and skills and this briefing will make them even safer aviators," Mr Gibson says.

The Warrnambool seminar will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30pm at the Lady Bay Resort.

For more information visit the CASA website.

Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west.