Recreational Aviation Australia

16/09/2026

REGISTER NOW HERE:

A 45-min webinar on the challenges of operating in a mixed traffic environment at non-controlled aerodromes.

15/09/2026

A HELLO FROM THE COCKPIT FOR ARCHIE

Archie is an 11-year-old Australian boy living with DIPG, an incurable brain tumour. He has an incredible love of aviation, particularly commercial aircraft.

Pilots around the world are being asked to help brighten Archie’s day by recording a simple (30-second video from their cockpit) saying hello, introducing themselves and their aircraft, and perhaps giving Archie a quick look around.

📹 Filmed on a phone while safely parked on the ground is perfect.

If you’re a pilot, flight school, aero club or aviation organisation, we’d love you to get involved — and please share this with others in the aviation community.

👉 Read Archie’s full story and find out how you can take part:
[https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/dipg-this-rare-incurable-brain-cancer-takes-20-aussie-kids-every-year-20260811-p60nau.html](https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/dipg-this-rare-incurable-brain-cancer-takes-20-aussie-kids-every-year-20260811-p60nau.html)

14/09/2026

✈️ CROOKWELL AERO CLUB IS BACK! ✈️

After many years, the Crookwell Aero Club has been reformed in 2026 — bringing together pilots, aviation enthusiasts and our local community once again.

And what better way to kick things off than with a Fly-In BBQ at Crookwell Aerodrome!

Whether you’re flying in or driving in — we’d love to see you there.

Our first get-together is all about good company, a few aircraft on the ground, a BBQ sizzling away and getting the aviation community back together in Crookwell.

Follow the Crookwell Aero Club page for event updates, flying information and everything happening at the club.

We’re looking forward to seeing a few familiar faces — and plenty of new ones. ✈️

12/09/2026

THE JOY OF FLYING! WHERE HAS FLYING TAKEN YOU LATELY?

There’s something pretty special about seeing the world from above, and flying over the beautiful canola fields around Temora is a perfect example of just how enjoyable recreational aviation can be.
With the bright yellow paddocks stretching out below, it’s a great reminder of the freedom, adventure and simple fun that comes with getting airborne.
One of the best things about recreational aviation is that no two flights are ever quite the same. Whether it’s a short local flight, exploring somewhere new, flying with friends or simply taking in the view, every flight creates another memory and another reason to love being in the air.
It’s also the people, friendships and shared passion for aviation that make our community so special.
Beautiful scenery, great company and the freedom of flight, sometimes the best afternoons are the ones spent in the air. 💛

07/09/2026

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: FLYING THE TECNAM P-MENTOR
FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://raaus.com.au/news/flying-the-tecnam-p-mentor/
RAAus Head of Flight Operations Marty Peters recently flew Tecnam P-Mentor VH-ABJ from Cessnock Airport, spending 1.4 hours getting acquainted with this modern, purpose-built trainer.
The aircraft combines a comfortable cockpit, excellent visibility and logically arranged controls with modern technology including ADS-B In and Out, autopilot, a yaw damper, a Rotax 912 iS engine and a constant-speed propeller. In the air, its standout quality was stability. Developed as an IFR-capable training platform, the P-Mentor offers settled handling and precise responses—although RAAus operations remain VFR. With a maximum take-off weight of 720 kg, it falls within the Group G weight range and demonstrates the broader variety of aircraft Group G can make accessible to RAAus members.
Marty’s key takeaway is that familiarity with a manufacturer or aircraft family is no substitute for proper preparation, type familiarisation and an understanding of the aircraft’s systems, limitations and performance.

06/09/2026

https://raaus.com.au/news/loss-of-control-what-is-the-data-telling-us/

05/09/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO

Wings begins Friday 11 September with Welcome to Wings, a relaxed pre-flight evening at the historic Hotel Corones.

Saturday’s Aerial Display & Aviation Careers Expo brings warbirds, classic aircraft, flyovers, pilot meet-and-greets, career opportunities, the RFDS Flight Simulator, adventure and joy flights, classic cars and family entertainment to Charleville Airport.

Saturday night continues at the Charleville RSL with Bombs Away! Wings After Dark, a 1940s-inspired Aviation Trivia Night, before Sunday’s Drone Camp gives children aged seven and over the chance to code and pilot drones.

The weekend also coincides with Charleville’s National Bilby Day celebrations.

General admission to Saturday’s Air Display & Aviation Careers Expo is just $12 per person, with children under five free.

Cr Radnedge said with only one week remaining, the invitation was simple.

“Come west, stand on the tarmac, meet the pilots and see these aircraft where they belong, in the skies above a town that has been connected to Australian aviation for more than a century.

“Wings is deliberately a more intimate aviation experience, and that is what will make the weekend so special.”

04/09/2026

CLARE VALLEY FLYING GROUP INC A.G.M - SUNDAY 18TH OCT, 2026
RSVP BY SEPT 30, 26 - EMAIL: [email protected]

04/09/2026

FLIGHT SCHOOL FRIDAY
Name: Murray Bridge Light Aircraft
Location: 214 Pallamana Rd Pallamana S.A.
TIF Price: Starting from $290
Aircraft: Jabiru J160, J170, and J230.
About: Murray Bridge Light Aircraft has been safely training RAAus pilots and servicing and repairing all RAAus Aircraft for the last 25 years. We have some of the best weather and air space in Australia.
One hour from Adelaide with accommodation available on the Airfield for overnight stays.

02/09/2026

Candidates for the 2026 Board Election have been invited to participate in a live stream on the 2 September 2026 at 7:00pm (AEST)
The live stream will be moderated by the Returning Officers and will provide the opportunity for all candidates to put their case forward as to why they should be elected to the Board of RAAus by the members.
If you can't view the broadcast live, a recording will be able to be viewed shortly after the live stream has concluded, and will be available until voting has closed on 2 October 2026