Back2Basics Aviation

17/07/2026

This still remains one of the greatest examples of decisive airmanship in the world to date.

29/05/2026

A pilot who survived a Van’s RV-8 light aircraft accident near Gladstone in Queensland was likely wearing a 5-point restraint, an ATSB final report notes.

https://www.atsb.gov.au/news/2026/pilot-who-survived-forced-landing-accident-wearing-5-point-restraint

21/05/2026

https://youtu.be/sVa1Nt-mNjI?si=B5bOauchD0YRjZsi

In 1978, there were over 211,000 registered general aviation aircra...

31/03/2026

The importance of take off rejection points🥲

Video and audio from separate CCTV cameras will be analysed as part of the evidence gathered during the ATSB’s ongoing investigation of a light aircraft accident near Heck Field in South East Queensland.

https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/news-items/2026/atsb-publishes-heck-field-rv-8a-accident-preliminary-report

12/03/2026

💯 with Ron

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCexhOPr3a9N8IIre8-98LJg/joinAfter 50 years in aviation — from training flights to p...

10/03/2026

A new Churchill Fellowship report recommends changes to Australia’s flight training system, with a focus on strengthening pathways, improving consistency and better aligning training with industry needs.

The report points to gaps in training pathways and recommends updates aimed at strengthening safety, consistency and industry alignment across the sector.

https://www.australianflying.com.au/latest/churchill-fellowship-report-recommends-changes-to-flight-training

07/03/2026