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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

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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

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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