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 Fine Balance • As we age, do we become more conservative and does that affect the way we choose to fly?

Australian Flying

News • Consultation Results: Clear Path for Class 5 Medical

Cirrus introduces SR Series G7 • Cirrus Aircraft has introduced Generation 7 of the successful SR series of aeroplanes.

Matt Bouttell to leave RAAus • Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) is searching for a new CEO after Matt Bouttell announced last month he would be leaving for another role in aviation.

RAAA CEO returns to CASA • Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) CEO Steve Campbell has left the association to take up a managerial role with CASA.

New Airspace Design to reduce Class G in Sydney Basin • A significant amount of current Class G airspace in the Sydney Basin stands to be converted to Class D if the airspace design proposal triggered by Western Sydney Airport (YSWS) is implemented as written.

CASA launches Modular Part 66 Licences • CASA has introduced a modular Part 66 licence that it believes will get new LAMEs into the workforce faster.

2023 CASA Wings Awards: the winners are announced • Australian Flying is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 CASA Wings Awards. The CASA Wings Awards recognise the achievements of flyers, instructors, clubs and services in general aviation. CASA, the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Australian Flying congratulate the following award winners

RENEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO with auto-renewal for just $6.70 PER ISSUE (print + digital copies)

The Land Cruiser of the Skies • A five-seat, piston powered aircraft: easy to fly, heaps of power, huge useful load, STOL capabilities, glass cockpit, superb visibility and an autopilot. Surely such an aircraft can’t exist? Paul Southwick travelled to NZAero in Hamilton, New Zealand, to see if the company’s E-350 Expedition could tick all those boxes.

STAY CONNECTED • All the latest aviation tips, news, and reviews at your fingertips

Flights of Fancy: 10 (Mostly) Ridiculous Aviation Achievements • There have been some mind-boggling and hard-to-believe notable flights over the past 100 years. Tony Self explores.

No Co-Pilot Required • When Cirrus Australia approached Australian Flying to demo the new safety features of the Vision Jet G2+ Vision Jet, Kreisha Ballantyne was there faster than you can say ‘personal jet’.

Turbine Triumph • Paul Southwick journeys to his hometown to fly the second generation NZAero 750XL.

Lectureres: the good, the bad and the terrible • Jim Davis takes a look at the importance of teaching techniques.

MD 530F: The Pocket Rocket • Benn Marks takes a look at MD Helicopters’ zippy little pocket rocket.

Rotors • ​Nautilus Aviation fleet receives damage after cyclone

Products & innovation

Jumping straight into 2024 • 2024 is shaping up to be a cracker for recreational aviators in Australia. RAAus CEO Matt Bouttell tells us why.

Working Together • Pip Spence details the progress of CASA’s General Aviation Workplan.

Building and Maintaining a Sustainable Workforce • ABAA CEO Jessica Graham highlights how the industry...