Guardian Aviation Australia

29/05/2026

Fire spotting on a spring day in Cyprus. Join us on patrol!

27/05/2026

Today is International Crop Dusters’ Day. For over a century, aerial ag pilots have helped provide the food you eat and clothes you wear. Here’s some highlights from our worldwide quests!

27/05/2026

Today is International Crop Dusters’ Day. For more than a century, aerial ag pilots have helped provide the food you eat and clothes you wear. Here’s some highlights from our worldwide quests! A BIG shout out to all of our colleagues over the years!!

07/05/2026

Vale Bob Tait, an absolute legend to whom Guardian Aviation (and an entire generation in this industry) owe so much. His legacy is incalculable.

In January 1992 our CFI, David Rix, completed his Commercial Theory subjects with Bob, who was quite the story teller. Bob’s enthusiastic teaching style is one David tries to emulate every lesson and his textbooks will be forever referenced.

Rest in Peace.

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The Australian aviation community is mourning the loss of Bob Tait OAM, one of the country's most beloved aviation educators, who died on 6th May 2026 aged 84.

He will be greatly missed, leaving behind a rich legacy that has touched so many in the aviation community. Blue skies and tailwinds Bob.

https://www.australianflying.com.au/latest/australian-aviation-loses-a-giant-vale-bob-tait-oam

12/04/2026

Flying into controlled airspace? Check your knowledge before you go with this quiz below. Sometimes it’s hard to phone a friend from up there!

12/04/2026

Flying into controlled airspace? Check your knowledge before you go…… (sometimes it’s difficult to phone a friend up there!!). Link in CASA comments.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BtE9TSTuG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🧠 Flying in controlled airspace? Check your knowledge before you go.

🗣️ Test your understanding of clearances, radio calls, separation and procedures so you can respond quickly and correctly.

🔗 Sharpen your skills. Find the link in the comments.

10/04/2026

A new resource…..
https://www.facebook.com/share/18mS6CwHdV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📢 We’re excited to announce the next phase of the pilot safety hub - controlled aerodromes and operations.

There are brand new resources to support you to plan ahead with confidence, communicate clearly in busy airspace and manage runway and airspace risks effectively.

Some of the new editions include:
- interactive quizzes for both fixed-wing and helicopter pilots
- a new animated video on flying a visual approach
- an article on preventing runway incursions
- plus plenty of additional tools and resources to support safer flying.

Find the link in the comments.

07/04/2026

Airtractor….. it’s a beautiful thing, bugs and all!

07/04/2026

Big news!

We are proud to announce that Air Tractor Holdings has officially acquired Thrush Aircraft, LLC. This move combines Leland Snow’s original companies under one roof and maps the best path forward to ensure the long-term sustainability of Thrush and Air Tractor.

The transaction, which closed April 3, creates a unified powerhouse in the aerial application industry while maintaining the independent operations of both brands by committing the resources necessary to ensure the viability of production lines in both Olney, Texas, and Albany, Georgia.

By combining our resources, we are securing the long-term viability of these fleets and doubling down on our support for the pilots and operators who keep the world’s agriculture and firefighting efforts moving.

For more information, visit airtractor.com/news/2026/04/air-tractor-acquires-thrush-aircraft.

07/04/2026

🤣 Surely not ……. 😆