The Ultimate Prize
Real Flight Training in Australia
Awaits the Winners
Students battle for the prestigious AIAT Champion title, while teams push their limits to secure the Team Championship across multiple competitive events. At the pinnacle of the competition awaits the ultimate grand prize — a fully sponsored opportunity to accumulate real flying hours in Australia.
About AIAT
What is AIAT
The Aerosim International Aviation Tournament (AIAT) is a regional aviation competition designed to introduce students to the world of aviation, engineering, and aerospace innovation through experiential learning. Organised by Aerosim, AIAT combines education and competition by challenging students to apply aviation concepts, technical skills, and teamwork in a structured, real-world inspired environment.
Now in its 5th Anniversary Edition, AIAT has expanded across multiple cities, bringing together young aviation enthusiasts to learn, compete, and grow through hands-on workshops, simulation-based training, and multi-stage competitive events.
About AIAT
Why You Absolutely Should Attend AIAT The 5th Anniversary
As the premier competition for future aviators and engineering innovators, AIAT offers an exciting and dynamic series of challenges that push students to their creative and technical limits. This isn't just about building models – it's about diving into aviation theory, tackling real-world problems, and gaining hands-on experience in flight simulation. There truly is no competition like it.
Students compete for the coveted AIAT Champion title, while their teams strive for the Team's Championship, earning recognition based on their performance in each event throughout the competition.
For Whom?
Who Should Definitely be Involved in the Aerosim International Aviation Tournament
Young Wings
Get to know Young Wings
Designed especially for elementary school students, AIAT Young Wings is an introductory aviation experience that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love for flight from an early age.
Through fun, hands-on activities and guided challenges, students explore the basics of aviation, problem-solving, and teamwork in an engaging and supportive environment. Young Wings is where imagination takes off — building confidence, curiosity, and the first steps toward a future in aviation.
*AIAT Young Wings participation is by invitation only*
Our Committees
Meet Our Esteemed Professionals and Industry Thought Leaders
Committees
AIAT Stages
The Stages for this year's AIAT
Event agenda
Discover the Full AIAT
Event Agenda
07/02/2026
Take-Off Ceremony
Welcome to the AIAT. Take-off the day with an introduction from the event organizers and a sneak peek of what's in store.
Fundamental Aviation Seminar 1 & 2
Flight Simulation Familiarisation
14/03/2026
Glider Flight Design - An Overview
28/03/2026
Fundamental Aviation Seminar 3 & 4
Glider Wings Design Q&A
Question and answer session to enhance your understanding on the Glider Wings Design
12/04/2026
Glider Wings Design Video Presentation Submission Deadline
Deadline for submitting your glider build video presentation. Remember to include everyone in the video!
25/04/2026
Glider Launch Challenge
This is the moment you know whether your team's glider designs truly work, launching them using the designated launcher and observing real flight performance.
02/05/2026
Aviation Theory Knowledge Test
Here you will apply what you have learned from the seminars and aviation courses in an aviation theory knowledge test.
08/05/2026
Tier Ranking Announcement
23/05/2026
Flight Simulation Training
Use what you have learned to fly an aircraft in a flight simulator, test your skills and understanding in a simulated flight environment.
30/05/2026
Flight Simulation Training
20/06/2026
Flight Simulation Challenge
27/06/2026
Flight Simulation Challenge
07/07/2026
Graduation Award Ceremony
Marks the official conclusion of AIAT 2026, where participants are recognised for their achievements throughout the competition. During this ceremony, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Grand Champions will be crowned, earning the ultimate prize of sponsored flight training in Australia.
AIAT Partners
Meet our partners who help to bring this thing live
