AUSTRALIAN RECREATIONAL AVIATION
For the love
of flying.
A place for ultralight, recreational and glider pilots to share experience, talk aircraft, discuss soaring and discover what lies beyond the home circuit.
Independent. Pilot to pilot. Open to curious minds.
THE HANGAR CONVERSATION
Good flying starts with
shared experience.
From your first lessons to your next cross-country, find a conversation worth joining. Member discussions are available after sign-in.
Talk recreational flying
Ultralights, light sport aircraft, gliders and sailplanes, learning to fly and stories from the circuit. Introduce yourself and share what you have learned.
General flying forum ↗Plan the next trip
Airfield visits, fly-ins and touring ideas. Compare practical experiences and find fellow pilots heading your way.
Trip planning forum ↗Weather & observations
Discuss weather patterns, compare model signals and learn from observations. Bring your sources and your questions.
Weather forum ↗GULF OF CARPENTARIA / MORNING GLORY
A remarkable sky.
A shared curiosity.
Explore our interactive Morning Glory review prototype and join the discussion about conditions, sightings and the science behind the cloud.
Illustrative data only. The dashboard is pending expert review and is not a live forecast or flight-planning tool.
Explore the member dashboard ↗COMPARE
DISCUSSMorning Glory reports ↗
ABOUT RECFLYER / DAVE RICHARDSON
A shared love of flying.
Hi, I’m Dave Richardson. I started RecFlyer to connect people who enjoy recreational flying across Australia—from ultralights and powered aircraft to gliding.
I own a Thruster and two Drifters, along with a scrapped Lightwing Pocket Rocket. I’ve also been learning to fly gliders, adding another perspective to my love of aviation.
My aim is to create a friendly place where we can talk aircraft, share flying experiences, compare notes and learn from each other. You don’t need to be an expert to join the conversation—curiosity and a willingness to share are a good start.
RecFlyer is an independent community, with no affiliation to RAAus.
WELCOME TO RECFLYER
Pull up a chair in the hangar.
RecFlyer is an independent Australian community for recreational pilots, glider and soaring pilots, ultralight enthusiasts and people learning to fly. Share generously, ask questions and keep the conversation respectful.
Membership is currently by invitation. Existing members can sign in with their RecFlyer account.
Member sign-in ↗Independent of RAAus. Use current official aviation information and qualified instruction for operational decisions.