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Australian Flying

May-June 2019
Magazine

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.

There’s a World beyond the Blinkers • Having a national aviation authority focused solely on safety has ensured that the general aviation has gone into decline through simple neglect.

AUSTRALIAN Flying

AirMail • 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.

Act Change: the Debate rages on • The campaign to have the Civil Aviation Act changed to force CASA to take economic factors into account has reached the House of Representatives.

BREAKING NEWS FEATURED ON WWW.AUSTRALIANFLYING.COM.AU RECENTLY

AirVenture Australia moves to Parkes • National fly-in heads to third home in three years.

Regulation can Create Jobs: AMROBA • The MRO industry association says that appropriate regulation can help jobs growth in general aviation small businesses.

Avalon turns it On • The 2019 Australian International Airshow turned on thrills, excitement and just a bit too much heat. Tony Self presents this insider’s review of the show.

Turning to Glass • The cockpits of GA aircraft are changing fast. Almost all new aeroplanes are now delivered with integrated avionics packages and many older aircraft are being upgraded with digital flight displays. Andrew Andersen takes a look at how pilots deal with the transition.

Vulcanair’s Great Contender • Italy’s Vulcanair has turned a 1960s designed into a modern four-seater focused on grabbing a share of the training market. Steve Hitchen got to experience this new challenger first-hand and found much to recommend.

New Beau on the block • Guimbal’s Cabri G2 trainer has made its mark on New Zealand, and now Australian operators are starting to take notice of this French-built helicopter. Paul Southwick went to Melbourne Helicopters to check out what makes it so attractive.

Not their Finest Hours • Jim Davis recounts episodes that remind us that we can all come unstuck one day.

Uplifting Effects • Tony Self explores the world of those mysterious bits that enhance the ability of a wing to generate the lift that makes us fly.

Towers of Tomorrow • Just as instrument panels have changed forever, digital technology is set to improve air traffic control towers, worldwide. Andrew Andersen reports on these developments and what it means for Australian GA.

Beyond the Epaulettes • Kreisha Ballantyne delves into the amorphous world of aviation careers and extracts good advice from a broad section of the commercial sector.

Checking the Trip Value • David Bell of the Australian Business Aviation Association presents information from the business and corporate aviation sector.

Simulation in a Reconfigurable Package • Frasca’s new RTD is making high-level technology available to flying schools that previously were priced out of the game.

An Engine with Momentum

Hawker Pacific pitches Bells for ADF • Greg Thom presents news and views from the Australian helicopter industry.

Wheelchair Aviator • Though Cliff Princehorn was severely injured in an accident 47...


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Frequency: Every other month Pages: 84 Publisher: Yaffa Publishing Group PTY LTD Edition: May-June 2019

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  • Release date: April 13, 2019

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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.

There’s a World beyond the Blinkers • Having a national aviation authority focused solely on safety has ensured that the general aviation has gone into decline through simple neglect.

AUSTRALIAN Flying

AirMail • 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.

Act Change: the Debate rages on • The campaign to have the Civil Aviation Act changed to force CASA to take economic factors into account has reached the House of Representatives.

BREAKING NEWS FEATURED ON WWW.AUSTRALIANFLYING.COM.AU RECENTLY

AirVenture Australia moves to Parkes • National fly-in heads to third home in three years.

Regulation can Create Jobs: AMROBA • The MRO industry association says that appropriate regulation can help jobs growth in general aviation small businesses.

Avalon turns it On • The 2019 Australian International Airshow turned on thrills, excitement and just a bit too much heat. Tony Self presents this insider’s review of the show.

Turning to Glass • The cockpits of GA aircraft are changing fast. Almost all new aeroplanes are now delivered with integrated avionics packages and many older aircraft are being upgraded with digital flight displays. Andrew Andersen takes a look at how pilots deal with the transition.

Vulcanair’s Great Contender • Italy’s Vulcanair has turned a 1960s designed into a modern four-seater focused on grabbing a share of the training market. Steve Hitchen got to experience this new challenger first-hand and found much to recommend.

New Beau on the block • Guimbal’s Cabri G2 trainer has made its mark on New Zealand, and now Australian operators are starting to take notice of this French-built helicopter. Paul Southwick went to Melbourne Helicopters to check out what makes it so attractive.

Not their Finest Hours • Jim Davis recounts episodes that remind us that we can all come unstuck one day.

Uplifting Effects • Tony Self explores the world of those mysterious bits that enhance the ability of a wing to generate the lift that makes us fly.

Towers of Tomorrow • Just as instrument panels have changed forever, digital technology is set to improve air traffic control towers, worldwide. Andrew Andersen reports on these developments and what it means for Australian GA.

Beyond the Epaulettes • Kreisha Ballantyne delves into the amorphous world of aviation careers and extracts good advice from a broad section of the commercial sector.

Checking the Trip Value • David Bell of the Australian Business Aviation Association presents information from the business and corporate aviation sector.

Simulation in a Reconfigurable Package • Frasca’s new RTD is making high-level technology available to flying schools that previously were priced out of the game.

An Engine with Momentum

Hawker Pacific pitches Bells for ADF • Greg Thom presents news and views from the Australian helicopter industry.

Wheelchair Aviator • Though Cliff Princehorn was severely injured in an accident 47...


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