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Fly. Ride. Remember.
After months of planning, community support, and anticipation, Fly. Ride. Remember. has officially wrapped — and what an extraordinary few days it turned out to...
An Unexpected Road Trip – Connecting with the RAAus Family
A personal journey reconnecting with instructors, flight schools, and aviation stories along Australia’s east coast. By Anthony Coleiro, Assistant Head of Flight Operations It started...
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...
