One flight, everyone aligned
Bring an aircraft, a Flight Instructor and/or a Safety Pilot into a single confirmed flight with a shared chat — no group texts, no chasing.
Australian General Aviation
Connect with Australia's General Aviation community.
Hire aircraft, book instructors and find pilots to fly with — all in one place.
Connect with Australia's General Aviation community. Find aircraft for hire, book Flight Instructors, connect with Safety Pilots and manage everything in one flight.
- Built for Australian GA
- One flight for everyone involved
- Secure payments
Flying is better together.
Connect with a pilot who flies alongside you as a second set of eyes—helping with traffic, navigation, and instrument cross-checking to enhance situational awareness. On SkyCatcher, this is called a Safety Pilot.
Designed for Australian General Aviation
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Why SkyCatcher
Everything a flight needs, in one place
Less time organising. More time in the air.
Fly safer, together
Connect with a Safety Pilot — a pilot who flies alongside you as a second set of eyes, helping with traffic, navigation and instrument monitoring to enhance situational awareness.
Settled after you land
Once the flight is complete, SkyCatcher handles settlement automatically based on the actual flight time.
Watch
See how SkyCatcher works
A 90-second tour — from finding an aircraft to settling up after you land.
How it works
One flight, from search to sky
- 01
Search nearby
Aircraft, Flight Instructors and Safety Pilots at your aerodrome.
- 02
Build one flight
Choose an aircraft, Flight Instructor and/or Safety Pilot in a single flight request.
- 03
Everyone confirms
A shared chat opens and each party accepts before the flight is locked in.
- 04
Fly
You remain Pilot in Command. Fly the mission you planned.
- 05
Complete your flight
Once the flight is complete, SkyCatcher automatically finalises payments.
Built for everyone
A platform for the whole GA community
Pilots
Find aircraft, connect with Safety Pilots and book Flight Instructors for your next flight.
Flight Instructors
Fly independently. Set your rate, work from any aerodrome, and get paid automatically after every flight.
Aircraft owners
List your aircraft for hire to trusted local pilots. Mutual reviews help establish reputation, accountability, and trust across the SkyCatcher community.
Clubs
Own a fleet? List your aircraft on SkyCatcher and let pilots discover them. Manage your operations the way you do today and keep using the systems you already have.
The app
Your aerodrome, in your pocket
Search, book, chat and settle — organise every flight in one app.
1
Live availability near you
See which aircraft, Flight Instructors and Safety Pilots are available at your aerodrome.
2
One shared group chat
Everyone on the flight in a single thread — no group texts, no chasing confirmations.
3
Everything organised in one flight
Aircraft hire and flight training details are clearly shown before the flight is confirmed.
4
Reviews after every flight
Two-sided reviews keep the community honest and standards high.
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Pilot in Command
You stay responsible for the flight — always.
Safety first
Trust built into every flight
Pilot in Command
You always remain Pilot in Command and are responsible for the safe and lawful conduct of your flight.
Licences & Ratings
Pilots declare their licences and ratings before each flight, so everyone knows the qualifications being represented.
Two-Sided Reviews
Everyone reviews each other after every flight, helping build accountability and trust across the community.
Private General Aviation
SkyCatcher supports private General Aviation flying. Pilots and suppliers remain responsible for complying with all applicable CASA requirements.
Secure Payments
A card hold is placed before the flight and settled based on the actual flight time after completion.
Flight Confirmations
A flight isn't confirmed until all required parties have accepted the flight request.
Commitment to aviation safety
SkyCatcher has taken CASA’s “Their Safety is in Our Hands” pledge — reinforcing our commitment to a safe, supportive environment for pilots and the wider aviation community. It reflects our dedication to upholding high safety standards, giving pilots the tools and support for safe flying, and fostering a strong safety culture.
Pricing
Free to use. Pay as you fly.
No subscriptions. No listing fees. SkyCatcher charges one small platform fee — only when you fly.
Platform fee
No upfront fees.
Only pay for the flight when it goes ahead.
- Free to browse and create a profile
- No subscription or listing fees
- The platform fee is shown upfront
- Only pay when everyone confirms and the flight goes ahead
- No charge for cancellations or rescheduling
- Automatic settlement after your flight
FAQ
Answers before you take off
Yes. SkyCatcher helps private pilots connect with other pilots, and Flight Instructors. The platform is designed for private General Aviation activities such as training, proficiency and recreational flying. Pilots remain responsible for ensuring every flight complies with applicable CASA requirements.
A Safety Pilot is another pilot who joins a flight as a second set of eyes to support situational awareness. They assist by monitoring airspace, traffic, navigation, and aircraft instruments where appropriate, and provide informal cross-checking during the flight. They are not acting as an instructor or conducting training unless separately qualified to do so, and they do not assume responsibility for the conduct of the flight.
No. SkyCatcher is for private flying, not commercial operations. Where costs are shared, contributions are limited to eligible costs — not profit — and it's the pilots' responsibility to fly within CASA's rules.
No. SkyCatcher does not conduct or organise commercial air transport. It's a network that connects pilots with aircraft for hire, Flight Instructors and Safety Pilots — any private flying arrangements are made between the pilots involved.
No. Pilots do not receive payment or profit. Where costs are shared, contributions are limited to eligible operating costs — never for profit — and it's the pilots' responsibility to comply with CASA's requirements. Read CASA's cost-sharing guidance →
The pilot in command is always responsible for the safety and conduct of the flight. SkyCatcher does not operate aircraft or take responsibility for flight operations.
No. SkyCatcher does not provide insurance or operational oversight. Pilots and aircraft owners remain responsible for compliance with all applicable aviation regulations and insurance requirements.
Yes. SkyCatcher works alongside your existing tools. You can list your aircraft on SkyCatcher, let pilots discover them and request flights, while continuing to manage your day-to-day operations the way you do today.
SkyCatcher can handle it for you. You can manage your listings, flight requests and payments directly through SkyCatcher.
Contact
Get in touch
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