A pilot’s shortlist of aviation events in 2026
Short guide to the major general aviation and related industry events in 2026, grouped by region, with dates and links for pilots planning their year.
The hidden edge in cockpit emergencies: mindset, curiosity, and grit
A new Safety Science study shows that the real safety margin in cockpit emergencies isn’t just procedures or automation — it’s the pilot’s mindset, technical curiosity, and grit.
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Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Advance tickets are on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 (20–26 July, Wittman Regional Airport). After a record 2025 crowd of 704,000 from 94 countries, this is the early “start planning now” signal for Asia‑Pac pilots with Oshkosh on the list.
GE Aerospace funds aviation workforce training in Malaysia
GE Aerospace is committing US$125,000 to UniKL MIAT and partners to expand aviation education and workforce training across Malaysia, reaching 10,000+ students, instructors, and workers over two years.
General aviation training schools in Singapore
Here is a working list of orgs in or from Singapore that offer general aviation training pathways (PPL, RPC / RAAus, RPL, CPL, etc). This is based on public information and may not be complete. Always confirm details with CAAS and providers directly.
7 important tips if you’re a new pilot
Becoming a pilot is a long, serious project, not a quick flex. Sort your medical first, move as much learning as possible to the ground, be honest about money and time, build solid habits, protect the fun, and lean on the community to keep flying for the long term.
GA flying is safer — but the stats show that the real killers aren’t what you think
AOPA data shows the biggest accident bucket is landing, yet it rarely kills anyone. The real danger: loss of control, low‑level maneuvering, VFR into IMC, fuel mistakes, and mishandled engine failures.
CASA confirms self‑study pathway for aircraft engineers
This change opens up new, more accessible routes for engineers to progress their licences without compromising safety — a significant step in strengthening aviation maintenance capacity across Australia and beyond.
Flying in midlife: How to become a pilot in your 40s, 50s, and beyond
Learning to fly in your 40s, 50s, or later is absolutely realistic. This guide walks through medicals, licence choices, costs, training strategies, and mindset shifts specifically for midlife pilots who want a serious, sustainable recreational or private flying life.
Why home flight sims help – and where they absolutely don’t
Used well, Microsoft Flight Simulator and X‑Plane are powerful procedural trainers. Used badly, they create exactly the kind of brittle habits and false confidence that fall apart the moment you leave the desktop and strap into a real aircraft.
Thinking about becoming a CFI? Why professionalism matters even more in an independent flight school
New CFIs at small schools juggle blurred roles, tight margins, and big student expectations. This guide shows how to act like a professional from day one — protecting your students, the aircraft, and the school’s reputation.
Why pilots think about safety differently from everyone else
Aviation doesn’t treat safety as “who’s to blame” but as a whole system of people, machines, weather and culture. As a new pilot, you’re already part of that system — and you can quietly redesign it to make every flight more forgiving.
How MOSAIC in the US could reshape recreational flying in Asia-Pacific
MOSAIC is reshaping how the US thinks about light‑sport and recreational flying. If similar rules reach Asia‑Pacific, they could open up more capable, affordable aircraft here too – and force local schools and clubs to rethink training, fleets, and safety.
How to fly safer go-arounds in general aviation
This guide explains why go-arounds go wrong, how to fly them cleanly, and how to train so that choosing to go around becomes the most normal, least dramatic decision you make in the circuit.
How to become a recreational pilot in Singapore (2026 Guide)
Becoming a pilot in/from Singapore is possible but fragmented. There's no single path; you choose between a Singaporean license, foreign licenses used overseas, or a hybrid. This guide clarifies these options so you can decide what fits your life.