The region's premier training ground, offering vast open airspace, the flexible RAAus self-administration pathway, and the global gold standard for recreational licensing.
A 2026 guide to choosing a flight school in Australia. Maps where RAAus schools actually cluster, why 90% of them are at non-towered airports, and how to compare schools at Redcliffe, Caboolture, Jandakot, Archerfield, and beyond.
Find RAAus flight schools across Australia. Explore training programs for the Recreational Pilot Certification, flying lessons, and clubs near you — from Sydney to Perth, regional strips to private airfields.
New RAAus chair Simon Ozanne says Australia needs to be ready for MOSAIC aircraft well before 2028 — and RAAus is already in conversations with CASA.
Australia's largest international airshow returns to Avalon Airport.
Temora Aviation Museum has canceled its flagship Warbirds Downunder airshow for 2026, citing rising costs, safety and volunteer constraints, and shrinking margins from keeping tickets family-affordable.
CASA has opened consultation on Draft Advisory Circular AC 91-27, a single guidance document for instrument flight procedures. Feedback is via the Consultation Hub and closes 18 March 2026.
Converting your RAAus RPC to a CASA RPL opens up controlled airspace, heavier aircraft, and one-time endorsement transfers. Here's the paperwork, flight review requirements, and what you need to know.
A 21-year-old trainee on his third solo flight bounced a touch-and-go at Parafield Airport, stalled the left wing, and escaped uninjured seconds before the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
This guide compares actual all-in costs for Singapore PPL vs Australia RPC and RPL pathways, and explains why intensive training delivers better value per dollar than extended weekend training.
Flight schools advertise AU$15,000 for an RPC, AU$18,000 for an RPL. Students who finish pay 30–50% more. This guide breaks down the hidden costs — exams, landing fees, gear, travel, and skill decay — and what you can do about them.
