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A Family Legacy Continues at Narromine

At just 17, Tabitha Hignett adds her name to three generations of pilots, completing her first solo where her father, brother and grandfather once did....

Why early morning flying is preferred?

Words by Damien Wills, GoFly Aviation. As a flight school owner and Deputy Chief Flying Instructor, I often get asked why pilots and students love...

A Vision Realised: Mark Waterford’s 582 Drifter Takes Flight

What began as an ambitious idea in early 2022 has now become a fully completed and officially approved project. Mark Waterford’s vision for his Rotax...

Meet Jennifer, RAAUS’ Newest Youth Ambassador

RAAus is proud to welcome Jennifer Hunt as the newest member of our Youth Ambassador Program, a young aviator whose passion, determination, and deep-rooted connection...

Microair Avionics clarifies distinction between Mode S and ADS-B

Written by Microair Pty Ltd Following some conversations with RAAUS and questions from customers, we write to provide some assistance and clarification on the distinction...

Fifteen-Year-Old Joe Phillips Takes to the Skies Solo

On Friday, 25 September 2025, the skies above the Darling Downs carried a new voice — that of 15-year-old Joe Phillips, who flew his first...

Fifteen-Year-Old NT Pilot Begins Record-Breaking Solo Journey

A Darwin teenager, 15 year old Jennifer Hunt, is setting off on a record-breaking solo circumnavigation of Australia in a flying boat. If successful, Jennifer...

Capital Brewing Co. to Host Official Afterparty for Fly. Ride. Remember.

RAAus is proud to announce that, thanks to the extremely generous sponsorship from Capital Brewing Co. the official afterparty for Fly. Ride. Remember. will be...