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16/04/2026

And we are back at Corowa for the 2026 Antique Aeroplane Associations national fly in so be sure to come and say hi to the team.

21/11/2025

80th anniversary Pitt’s Special fly in

06/08/2025

We are very proud to support Kyneton Aero Clubs fund raising efforts in support of RMH Neuroscience Foundation

09/07/2025

Pilots should think in terms of crashworthiness when dressing to take to the air.

14/04/2025

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10/04/2025

Come and see us at the Antiquers 2025 National flyin

05/04/2025

This is worth a read - including the article that is linked in the post. There are very few types of aircraft operating in Australia these days that you can’t find and instructor who has make/model experience. Sure, they may not be at your home base and so a little inconvenient but the value in seeking training from a type experienced instructor is significant. If you operate a Bonanza, Comanche or Cirrus where there is a solid type group supporting pilots with proficiency programs then join these programs and benefit from the specialist mentoring they provide. If you are operating taildraggers and intending on doing some “bush flying” find the instructor with the right experience - not just the guy at the flying club who has an endorsement.

This one’s a hard pill for a lot of people to swallow: being certified doesn’t always mean you’re qualified — and William Dubois lays that bare.

There’s a clear lesson here for both pilots and CFIs:
- Pilots hiring instructors: Ask the right questions. Total time doesn’t matter much if they have zero in make and model. Taildraggers like the Maule can be twitchy on rollout — especially on narrow strips — and that’s not the time to be teaching from a cold start.
- CFIs taking gigs: If you don’t know the airplane, don’t touch it until you do. Not every dollar is worth it. And yes, it’s legal to instruct without time in type for singles. But legal ≠ smart.

Also, the “he was flying / no, he was flying” routine? That just screams lack of a positive transfer of controls — a basic safety protocol. Not having clarity on who’s flying the airplane is how bad landings turn into bent metal and FAA paperwork.

Honestly, this whole thing could’ve been avoided with just a little more due diligence from both sides.

Curious — have you ever been in a situation where you later realized your CFI was technically qualified but not practically prepared for the training?

Read more of William's thoughts from the accident here: https://generalaviationnews.com/2025/04/02/human-factors-certified-not-qualified/

04/04/2025

Just a quick reminder that standard aircraft insurance policies exclude coverage for competition flying. So if you are participating in competitions, be sure to contact your insurer or broker to ensure you have adequate coverage.

24/03/2025

Come and see us at Avalon 2025

01/03/2025

Just some of the visiting aircraft to today's RMH Neuroscience Foundation "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in". Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Agile Aviation Underwriting Services, and contributions from Aero Club members and visitors, $475 was raised today for this very worthwhile cause.

27/02/2025

Come and meet the team at Avalon 2025. We will have experts from our General Aviation, Drones, Accident & Health and Claims teams available to discuss your insurance needs.