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The CAR 5 licensing system served Australian pilots for decades. But it’s now officially closed. As of 1 September 2025 CASA set this as the end of the simple conversion process. So if you haven’t converted, what now?? Plus I’ll run you through the process digital licences and medicals I’ll run you through the process.

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Too many pilots are being trained to pass a test, not to survive the real world. And that, my friends, is a serious problem.

Today we’re talking Scenario-Based Flight Training — what it is, why it matters, and how we can implement it across all levels of flight training from recreational to commercial, IFR, and even instructor development.

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In a short but significant ruling, Australia’s High Court has dismissed Corporate Air Charter’s appeal against a Full Federal Court decision confirming that standby duty is considered “work” and must be factored into a pilot’s average weekly hours. So what does this mean for pilots and operators?

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We discuss and train for inflight emergencies all the time. But have you ever really thought about what you would do in the event of an emergency or crash. landing? Do you have enough food and water? Do you know how to operate an ELT or EPIRB??

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Today we’re diving into a topic that every pilot, from the brand-new student to the most seasoned airline captain, deals with every single flight: checklists, flows, and memory items. These tools are the backbone of cockpit discipline and standardisation—but when do you use a flow? When do you pull out the full checklist? And what about those memory items for emergencies? 

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Today we’re talking about something every single one of us can relate to — how to be a better pilot. Whether you’ve just passed your RPL, or you’ve been flying for decades, the truth is: none of us ever really stop learning. And that’s exactly what this discussion is about. What are the habits, the skills, and the attitudes that separate “average” pilots from the truly great ones?

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Today we’re diving into job interviews for general aviation — what operators are really looking for, the top tips to stand out, and the technical questions you’ll need to be ready for and the most common mistakes being made.

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Australian Aviation Summit Review

Aviation Aviation Awards for 2025

Coomalie Creek VJ Day Anniversary Fly-in

CASA Wings awards nominations are now open for 2025

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CTAF radio calls – Mandatory vs Recommended

Flight Training Cadetships – are they worth it?

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In this episode we’re going to talk about something we all learn early in our flight training… but might not always apply as well as we think — and that’s Visual Meteorological Conditions, or VMC.

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