Australian Flying

Australian Flying is Australia's premier General Aviation magazine, dedicated to educating and entertaining those at the sharp end of aviation. Each issue of Australian Flying delivers hands on tips to better flying along with advice and reviews on the latest technologies, accessories and techniques on the market. Australian Flying also brings you the latest news and most current topical issues affecting the aviation industry. Australian Flying is staffed by an experienced and dedicated team of writers and pilots who share a common goal to inform and inspire better pilots.

A Chronicle Unfinished • This issue of Australian Flying celebrates a journey that started 60 years ago. Over that time, the magazine has become a repository for the history of our GA community and a channel for the exchange of information and ideas. But, the journey is not over yet.

Australian Flying

New LSA Rules to revolutionise Aircraft Manufacture • A new definition of LSA released just prior to Oshkosh has generated a lot of excitement within the aircraft manufacturing industry.

Federal Government establishes Jet Zero Council • The Federal Government launched the Australian Jet Zero Council earlier this year as it embarks on a campaign of reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry.

Tecnam ceases P-VOLT Project • Electric aircraft proves impractical in the short term.

Raffle raises $600,000 for Angel Flight • Your Jet Life Cirrus raffle spells large windfall for aviation charity.

Moorabbin Master Plan delayed again • Early September deadline set for ministerial decision.

ATSB finds DFO infringes Standard OLS at Essendon • Mystery over how runway width was set at 180 metres.

Exploring the Back Issues • Australian Flying celebrates 60 years of production. Crikey! What would James N Warrington (the first publisher of Australian Flying have thought of his 1960s content, crafted with all that grass-roots aviation passion, today? We’ve looked back at the pressing issues of the day.

Publisher’s View

Back on the Beech • Beechcraft’s Musketeer was a fledgling, unproven aircraft in 1963, so it was chosen for the first cover of Australian Flying. Tony Self looks back at the flight test done in that issue and evaluates the accuracy with the benefit of 60 years of hindsight.

Advancing Technology • Australian Flying has provided 60 years of great articles celebrating flight, including the aircraft that did it, and the pilots who flew them. Andrew Andersen looks behind the news at how underlying technology has changed aviation in Australia since 1963.

Staying in Control • Flying in controlled airspace often daunts pilots that aren’t used to it. It needn’t be that way, according Owen Zupp, who offers these snippets of wisdom to guide you on your way.

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Making things Memorable • Jim Davis points out that the best lessons are the ones that contain powerful, emotional memories.

The Specials Board • We challenged outback aviator Shelley Ross to dig into her 20 years of experience and come up with her top 10 destinations. It was a tough job, but she has come up with the goods and presented the best of Australia’s warm and welcoming heart.

Freedom is in the Air • A 13-ship formation aerobatic team made up primarily of home-built Van’s RV aircraft will be stepping onto a big stage in August when they showcase their skills at the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. Tony Self and joined Freedom Formation at their second three-day training camp.

Australian Operators deploy overseas • Dave Soderstrom presents news and views from the Australian helicopter industry

Products & innovation

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