Summer traffic busy spots 2025-26 This page shows major flying events, known at the time of publishing, between mid-December 2025 and March 2026. Read more about 'Summer traffic busy spots 2025-26'... Posted 6 days ago
Vector Technical: Knowing the hallmarks of vortex ring state This is the first in a new series called Vector Technical, which you'll be able to access in the category filter of the Vector Online landing page. Read more about 'Vector Technical: Knowing the hallmarks of vortex ring state'... Posted in Vector Technical, Rotary operations, Instruction instructors and training, Agricultural operations, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Preflight and postflight, Posted 11 days ago
Teaching differently A talented and passionate aviator built a life-size 737 simulator in his garage. It was used by airline pilots. Read more about 'Teaching differently'... Posted in Instruction instructors and training, Posted 40 days ago
Dawn of the Tāwhaki era Unmanned aircraft crews now have a dedicated bit of New Zealand airspace in which to test their cutting-edge aircraft. Read more about 'Dawn of the Tāwhaki era'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Airspace, Aircraft owner and aircraft, Posted 47 days ago
You can always learn something, when things go wrong From the CAA’s Investigations team. Collaborate with other PCBUs at the same worksite Photo: iStock. Read more about 'You can always learn something, when things go wrong'... Posted in When things go wrong, Posted 54 days ago
An industry under pressure Keeping instructors is a major challenge for training organisations. But with good planning and the right attitude, they have a better chance. Read more about 'An industry under pressure'... Posted in Instruction instructors and training, Posted 54 days ago
Lessons learned from accidents - You can always learn something, when things go wrong From the CAA’s Investigations team. Read more about 'Lessons learned from accidents - You can always learn something, when things go wrong'... Posted in When things go wrong, Posted 2 months ago
Near collision on take-off An itinerant pilot learned the hard way that checking the AIP at an unfamiliar aerodrome could be a lifesaver. Read more about 'Near collision on take-off'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong, Aerodromes, Posted 2 months ago
MET changes In a few months, major aerodromes around the country will align their METAR and TAF reporting procedures with international standards. Read more about 'MET changes'... Posted in Weather, Aerodromes, Posted 2 months ago
What could go wrong? I learned about distraction in IMC from this. A few years ago, a Cessna I jointly owned was sold, and I bought a Cirrus G2 2004 to replace it. Read more about 'What could go wrong?'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong, Posted 2 months ago
