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.

The Art of Recovery • As HItch is on leave, Kreisha Ballantyne takes over and ponders the importance of aerodynamics.

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News • ATSB issues advisory notice to aircraft lifejacket manufacturers

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CASA seeks feedback: proposed changes to TAWS fitment • Comments are now welcome in the CASA consultation hub.

Carbonix expands drone operations • Carbonix joins forces with SkyPorts to hire international pilots in UAV expansion

Federal Government launches Women in Aviation Plan • The Federal Government has launched a new strategic action plan aimed and encouraging more women to choose aviation as a long term career.

Welcome to sun Country • Perched on the Murray, the twins towns of Yarrawonga and Mulwala boast lots of sun, water and attractions to make the perfect fly-away destination. Angela Stevenson presents the best of “YarraMul”.

10 Cardinal Sins of Safety • General aviation is safe, but it could be safer if we allowed some bad habits to die hard. Steve Hitchen examines the top 10 safety sins that aviators continue to commit and asks what can be done.

Grand New Outlook • Leonardo’s AW109 GrandNew is a sleek and speedy corporate transport that is as spectacular in the air as it looks on the ground. Benn Marks caught up with one pilot who knows it well.

Upset? Regain Control! • A knife-edge, a blaring stall warning, the ground is out the left window, the sky is out the right window and the aeroplane has only a few more seconds of flying time. How do you get out of this? Do you move the stick forward to un-stall the wing? Do you hit the rudder hard to swing the nose down? Steve Hitchen takes a closer look at Upset Prevention and Recovery Training.

Preparation for Flight • Words are the most powerful tool in an instructor’s toolbox, says Jim Davis, and to be effective, words must be not only correct, but also interesting and memorable.

Life-saving Essentials • Paul Southwick looks through the array of emergency equipment available for GA aircraft, and consults the experts on what will save your life in the event you are forced to land somewhere remote and inhospitable.

Cessna’s French Connection • How did a small operation in the French province of Champagne manage to out-Cessna Cessna? Tony Self explores the history of Reims Aviation and their remarkable legacy.

Rotors • Western Australian Police induct Airbus H145 into service

That Time of the Year • And so this is Christmas, already! But there’s nothing pilots love more at this time of the year than to be given flying stuff. Here’s a few ideas to ease your gift-selection woes.

Here’s to 40 Years • RAAus CEO Matt Bouttell looks back on a significant milestone for his organisation and reports on a very successful celebration dinner.

Too Good to Refuse • CASA Director of Aviation Safety and CEO Pip Spence lays out the argument for VFR ADS-B.

Stability Ahead • Jessica Graham from the Australian Business Aviation Association reports on an industry coming out of turbulent times.

Normalisation of Deviance • CAA Aircraft Accident Report and Summary

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