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 Big Step Backward • CASA’s push to demand higher standards for pilots and planes on community service flights has the GA community wondering if there really has been reform at Aviation House.

Air Mail • Got something to get off your chest? Australian Flying welcomes your input. Send your AirMail, with your name and contacts (which can be withheld from publishing upon request) to: stevehitchen@yaffa.com.au or write to: Australian Flying, GPO Box 606 Sydney NSW 2001.

Angel Flight slams CASA over Proposed CSF Rules • Angel Flight CEO criticises attempts to extend extra regulation to community service flights.

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CASA completes Flight Operations Suite • After years in the pipeline, the operational regulations are reformed.

Rotortech relocates to Brisbane • Growth drives Australia’s national helicopter industry show to the state capital.

Aviation’s Big Show • The Australian International Airshow is back for another round. Steve Hitchen previews the line-up for Avalon 2019.

Situational Recovery • Airline pilot and former RAAF fighter pilot John Absolon goes back to upset prevention and recovery training and discovers there is still a lot to learn.

Australia's Flying Horse • Australia’s Brumby Aircraft set out to develop an LSA that would appeal to the most hardened GA pilots, and as Steve Hitchen found out, the 610 Evolution is an aircraft for all reasons.

Staying Connected • Kreisha Ballantyne completes our internet series with her in-depth look at the best of aviation social media.

On to Greater Things • Jim Davis moves up in the aviation world as Zingi's deal of the century goes south.

Waiting in the Wings • New aircraft announcements usually come with fanfare and hyper-excitement, but after that manufacturers often go quiet until certification. Andrew Andersen checked out the status of a few new GA aircraft that have captured our attention.

Reading the Signs • Pilots will encounter a myriad of signs on an airport to help them navigate the taxiways and stay off the runways until cleared. Tony Self examines exactly what some of these signs and markers actually mean.

Building a Balbo • Formation displays always look easy from the ground, hiding the organisation, practice and hard work that goes on behind the scenes. As Red Two, Steve Hitchen saw it all from the inside looking out.

Discrimination continues at Sydney • David Bell of the ABAA outlines the battle for fair access to curfew operations at Sydney.

Products & innovation • A LOOK AT SOME EXCITING PILOT EQUIPMENT & RELATED PRODUCTS

Night Firebombing goes Live in Victoria • Greg Thom presents news and views from the Australian helicopter industry.

In the Beginning • Kathy Mexted tells the story of Peter Hodgens, builder of Australia’s first amateur-built aircraft.

Time also Flies • Michael Linke reflects on the fleeting nature of time and how it has changed recreational aviation.

Looking Counter-clockwise •  and Director of Aviation Safety Shane Carmody reviews the 2018 regulatory year.

A Twin in the Trees • This discussion contains extracts...