The Four Forces Of Flight Explained – A Beginner’s Guide
Oct 10, 2025
Every time you look up and see an aircraft gracefully soaring through the sky, what you are actually witnessing is a perfectly balanced act of physics. For what is basically a heavy piece of machinery weighing a ton to defy gravitational pull, it must constantly manage four fundamental forces. These are Lift, Weight, Thrust, and… (read more)
Why Southland Is The Ultimate Training Ground For Pilots
Aug 17, 2025
Deciding where to learn to fly is one of the key milestones in your aviation career. While many places offer flight training, few can match the unique advantages and challenges of learning to fly in Invercargill, New Zealand. What makes Invercargill so special? When training in Southland, the environment itself becomes a powerful teaching tool,… (read more)
Preflight Checks – A Beginner’s Guide
May 18, 2025
For any aspiring pilot, understanding the ‘why’ behind each step of a preflight check is just as important as mastering ‘how’. As pilots quickly learn during their training, the preflight inspection that is often perceived as a routine task is in fact, much more than a procedural tick-box exercise. This quick guide offers insider insight… (read more)
Exploring Advanced Flight Training Opportunities In NZ
Mar 15, 2025
The world of aviation offers a wealth of opportunities for pilots seeking further training and specialisation well beyond the foundational skills of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL). Whether it’s your dream to become an airline pilot, delve into the adrenaline rush of aerobatics, push the boundaries as a test pilot, or gain satisfaction from instructing… (read more)
Understanding The Importance Of Risk Management In Aviation
Jan 19, 2025
It is neither practical nor possible to completely eliminate all the risks involved in flying an aircraft thousands of feet in the air. Therefore, the aviation industry must engage in effective risk mitigation measures to reduce residual risk of harm, safeguarding passengers, crew and bystanders while ensuring all aviation operations run smoothly. Reducing risk is… (read more)
Becoming A Flight Instructor In NZ
Nov 24, 2024
For some pilots, becoming a flight instructor is a career choice, but it can also be a convenient stepping stone to future employment in the aviation industry. Working as a flight instructor is popular for aspiring pilots as it allows you to build up your hours and skills in a budget-friendly way. Learning about the… (read more)
What Causes Turbulence?
Sep 18, 2024
Listed as one of the leading causes of in-flight injuries to crew and passengers according to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority, turbulence is a complex phenomenon present in various aspects of nature but is most commonly encountered by people during air travel. For those who find themselves a little anxious about aircraft turbulence, let’s explore… (read more)
Aircraft Flight Instruments Explained
Jul 20, 2024
As part of their flight training, all pilots must learn how to understand and interpret aircraft instruments in order to safely operate their aeroplanes. Aircraft instruments are vital to the safe operation of any aircraft, ultimately helping the pilot maintain control while identifying any potential issues at a glance. Understanding the way these instruments work… (read more)
What Do Student Pilots Do During Flight Training?
May 20, 2024
Learning to fly involves studying and developing a range of skills, including understanding the mechanics of an aircraft, the weather, the clouds, radio use, and the rules and regulations set by local authorities. You’ll learn how to control an aircraft in straight and level flight, take-offs and landings and how to recover from a stall… (read more)
2024 The Best Time To Launch Your Aviation Career
Mar 22, 2024
For those aspiring to become professional pilots, 2024 is rapidly emerging as the best time ever to launch your aviation career. Demand for pilots is soaring worldwide, with aviation companies rapidly returning to profitability after the long COVID years and desperately seeking qualified, experienced staff. If you’ve always dreamt of spreading your wings with an… (read more)