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.
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.
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.
Complete guide to CASA medical requirements for Australian Recreational Pilot Licence. Compare Class 5 (self-declared), Basic Class 2 (GP exam), and Class 2 (DAME). Passenger limits, costs, validity, and how to choose.
ATSB interim report on Rottnest Island floatplane accident reveals critical findings on crashworthiness, emergency procedures, and operational risk controls
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.
