Flying to AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
Arrival options and slot booking requirements for pilots flying private aircraft to AERO 2026
Briefs.
Short, focused explainers to help recreational pilots and aspiring pilots in Asia‑Pacific make better decisions.
Guides and Briefs
Garmin GHA-15 height advisor approved for certified aircraft
This radar-based GHA-15 height advisor, previously limited to experimental aircraft, is now approved for certified general aviation. The system provides AGL altitude readouts with aural callouts to improve approach and landing situational awareness.
Singapore Airshow 2026: F-35A debut, eight aerial displays, first UAS exhibit
RAAF F-35A Lightning II and COMAC C919 make first appearances. Six military aerobatic teams return. Airbus dominates static displays with STARLUX A350-1000, Air Niugini A220, and first dedicated UAS area featuring Flexrotor, Aliaca, and SIRTAP systems.
Student pilot walks from fiery Cessna crash at Adelaide’s Parafield
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.
First real-world Garmin Autoland activation: King Air B200 lands itself after depressurization
Garmin Autoland completed its first in-service activation after a King Air B200 lost pressurization at 23,000 feet. The pilots remained conscious but let the system fly the approach and landing in IMC with icing — a milestone for autonomous safety tech in GA.
Tecnam launches P2008JC NG: CS-23 certified trainer with fuel injection
Tecnam's new P2008JC NG brings CS-23 safety standards, Rotax 912 iSc fuel injection, and hybrid construction to the training market. Burns 58% less fuel than legacy trainers at 14L/h, bridging the gap between fragile composites and aging all-metal fleets.
ATSB probes floatplane crash: wing penetration, stall warning disconnect, and water survival gaps
ATSB interim report on Rottnest Island floatplane accident reveals critical findings on crashworthiness, emergency procedures, and operational risk controls
Are we teaching avoidance instead of flying?
Modern GA training often teaches students to avoid risk instead of mastering the aircraft. This debrief from the Talk Flying podcast argues for more solo time, honest critique, and “coloring outside the lines” with gliders, taildraggers, and aerobatics.
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.
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.