Our Story

About Aviation Courseware

Simplifying flight concepts through visual learning

Aviation Courseware was founded by David J Howarth, an experienced pilot and flight instructor based in South Africa. It was created to solve a real problem in flight training — complex aviation subjects are difficult to learn from static textbooks alone.

By combining animated software lessons with digital manuals, Aviation Courseware makes instrument flying, multi-engine operations, and aircraft systems easier to visualise and understand.

Since 2004, our products have been used by student pilots, rated pilots, and flight training organisations across Southern Africa. Now, with the launch of our online learning portal, the same trusted training is accessible from anywhere in the world.

Our Mission

Making aviation training visual, accessible, and effective

We believe that if you can see it, you can understand it. Our animated lessons turn abstract procedures and systems into clear, visual explanations that stick.

Built by Pilots, for Pilots

Every product is created by experienced aviators who understand the challenges of flight training first-hand.

Visual Learning Approach

Complex aviation subjects are brought to life through animated software lessons that make abstract concepts tangible.

Accessible Anywhere

Study on any device with an internet connection. Your progress is saved and synced across sessions.

Trusted by Flight Schools

Used by flight training organisations and individual pilots across Southern Africa since 2004.