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.

No Champion Alone • With CASA now searching for a new leader, GA is once again rallying behind someone, anyone, who can revitalise the regulator such that it is more in tune with what the industry needs. But have we issued a challenge too great for any one person?

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News Sale Rumours cloud GippsAero’s Future • After 10 years invested in general aviation, the Indian parent company seems to be looking for a way out.

Government injects $41 Million into Regional Airports • First round of funding program is a windfall for airports.

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New Development to evict Moorabbin Operators • Buildings to be cleared and taxiways demolished as commercial precinct expands.

AMDA defers Rotortech Again • National helicopter convention pushed back to 2021.

Uncertain Times • We sent Angela at Avalon out into the industry to examine the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on general aviation. She found people dealing with troubled times.

GA Singles: the State of Play • Australian Flying’s GA singles guide presents the top of the heap when it comes to innovation and performance in standard fare. If you’re looking for something new, this is the place to find it.

Aviat Husky

Flight Design F2

GippsAero Airvan 8

Tecnam P2002JF MkII

A Commanding Presence • It looks fast and modern and stylish. Maybe a bit on the stout and heavy side, but a cool-looking machine. It’s the Rockwell Commander, a four-seat retractable tourer, with a cabin bigger than anything in its class. Tony Self compiled this retrospective.

Mastering the Command • Paul Southwick finds out that myths are sometimes true as he tackles a Command Instrument Rating test made trickier by COVID-19 restrictions.

The Mother of all Beat-ups • There’s a fine line between a legend and a lunatic; generally the legend lives to tell the tale. Jim Davis has met his share of both.

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What’s Eating Your Aeroplane? • Corrosion is the unseen killer of metal GA aircraft. In some cases its the end of the road, but for most quick action can minimise the damage. Steve Hitchen reports.

Magic in a Box • Is it an EFB? Is it a GPS? Is it an MFD? Garmin’s new Aera 760 promises a lot for pilots, so Paul Southwick borrowed a unit and tested it out in real flying situations.

The Virtual Return of Flight Sim • It has been 10 years since Microsoft last released a new version of Flight Simulator, but now it is making a stunning comeback.

To Berlin with a Pencil on his Ear

Airbus forms Team Nightjar to deliver Industry Capability • Greg Thom presents news and views from the Australian helicopter industry.

A Reminder of Progress • RAAus CEO Michael Linke watched the last B747 fly-over of Canberra and reflects on the iconic type’s place in the march of technology.

Work to be Done • Director of Aviation Safety Shane Carmody provides a briefing on the balance of CASA’s 2020.

Recovery Slow but Steady • David Bell of the Australian Aviation Business Association reports on news from the world of corporate aviation.

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