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.
Guides.
Structured, in‑depth walkthroughs for recreational pilots and aspiring pilots in Asia‑Pacific.
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.
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.