3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (999+ words) Five things every pilot needs to know flying the Sydney region from 9 July Whether you're a Bankstown regular or transitioning from a CTAF environment, the principle is the same: the frequency isn't just a place to talk. It's a live…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (996+ words) A routine cross-country flight turned into a nightmare when the VFR licensed pilot flew into cloud. Unusually, they lived to tell the tale. Early on 16 June 2025, a Cessna 182 T took off from a private aircraft landing area near Emerald, in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (961+ words) Weight and balance is important for both pilots and aircraft. "You need to lose some weight." That"s a phrase no person wants to hear from anyone, least of all their doctor, but the words struck me hard. My blood…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (518+ words) As the aviation industry enters the final stages of the flight operations rules transition, practical, easy-to-use tools matter more than ever. That's where the updated Safety behaviours: human factors for pilots resource kit comes in. Now in its fourth edition…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (414+ words) Aaron Pollard's AME scholarship marked another step in a journey that hasn't unfolded as planned - and one he wouldn't change....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (486+ words) A new approach to gaining engineering qualifications aims to boost supply in this important trade....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (313+ words) May-tenance Month is back, shining a spotlight on the essential role aircraft maintainers play in keeping our skies safe. This year, celebrate their expertise, dedication and vital contribution they make to aviation safety with a month of engaging activities and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (9+ words) We invite you to test yourself with the quiz...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (18+ words) There's a new way to understand what a safety management system (SMS) looks like in an aviation operation....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (173+ words) For smaller operators, setting up a human factors and non-technical skills (HFNTS) training and assessment program can feel complex " especially if you think you need to build it yourself. But it doesn't have to be. Many operators use third-party or…...