Wings Out West

Get your camera or phone out and have a go.

Submit your best aviation photos

CASA's Flight Safety Australia team is inviting aviation enthusiasts and photographers to enter their best aviation-themed images in the 2026 photo competition.

There is more than $3,500 in prizes to be won, including a $500 gift card each for 2 overall winners, 11 runner-up prizes valued at $225 each and 5 annual subscriptions to Flight Safety Australia magazine.

Successful entries may also be featured in future Flight Safety Australia publications.

Entries close on Friday 11 September 2026. Find out more at : https://consultation.casa.gov.au/stakeholder-engagement-group/aviation-through-the-lens/

image credit: Michael Zupanc, 2024 runner-up)

Well, hello there..

Good weather for reviews.

Hasn’t been great for lessons this week, but today was good to get a couple of flight reviews done.
Good fun in Les’s Cherokee 6, great beast! And a really good flight with Ben in the Zenith 601. Interesting design with cold wing locker for those runs between South America and Florida. Ben asked lots of questions which is what reviews are all about.

If you have a review coming due, think about things you’re rusty on, or have doubts about in general and get in and ask those questions. These flights are your opportunity to top up, refresh and stay safe.

Big grins.

Alyssa happy to be back in the country and back in the Cub.

Feeling proud. While flying to visit dad today I heard SEVEN of my past women students out flying.
Makes me happy!

Waiting. Good company.

If you can’t play in the dirt, are you really living life?

For any of you that do the Sydney basin, this could be worthwhile.

July 9th saw Sydney Basin’s airspace change quite significantly. We are holding an information session on August 25th to help you navigate the changes. This is open to all Aviation enthusiasts. Registration is required, supper will be served. Please advise if you have any food allergies.