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 Call to Arms

Australian Flying

Editor’s Pick • Check and training skills have been an issue for several years, with so few properly qualified people available. The sort of thing proposed by this letter writer may be the very thing that is needed to resolve a worsening issue.

Report shows GA Fatalities in Decline • Statistical analysis shows an increase in accidents, but a decrease in fatal crashes.

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Tecnam adds Diesel to P2010 Range • Four-seat high-wing now has three engine options.

Prototype SkyCourier makes First Flight • Cessna’s twin turbine takes a big step toward certification.

COVID-19 plagues Air Show Schedules • Air shows fell like ninepins as coronavirus forced cancelations and postponements.

Remembering Senja • Australian general aviation lost a truly iconic colleague in April this year.

Around the Rugged Rocks • Victor Harbor/Goolwa, South Australia. If it’s not on your bucket list of Australian places to fly into and spend a few days, then it should be. Angela at Avalon visited in March this year and found many rock-solid reasons to go back

Electric Dreams • Kreisha Ballantyne journeys to The Vale in Tasmania to meet up with Simon Hackett and experience Australia’s first Taurus Electro.

Powering Ahead • Much has changed in the field of alternative fuels for aero engines since our last update in 2017. Paul Southwick reviews the current situation including entries and exits.

Trading Places • Pilot suppliers can be to aviators what toy shops are to children. Stocked with all sorts of marvelous things, the are emporiums of delight whether you’re after the mundane necessities such as charts or the more exciting like electronics, models or videos. Our pilot supply guide is here to help whet your appetite for all stuff aviation.

A Little Night Music • Jim Davis has long had this fear of flying piston singles at night. But if you add just one more engine, some fine weather, a vista of benign countryside below and a smiling moon above – well that’s a different story.

Seldom Seen Twins • Would you know one if you saw one? There are some twin-engined aircraft in the world that don’t fit the template of the popular types. Tony Self has a look around and finds some very rare twins.

Swinging the Right Way • Every pilot will be faced with the prospect of hand-starting an aeroplane at least once in their career. However, without proper training, it can go badly wrong. Tony Self investigated the dangers of swinging propellers and reports on the measures needed to make it safe.

2020: A Year to Remember • David Bell of the Australian Aviation Business Association reports on news from the world of corporate aviation.

Products & innovation

NSWRFS orders Bell 412s • Greg Thom presents new and views from the Australian Helicopter industry.

The Future brings Opportunity • Michael Linke from RAAus provides some optimistic words about the post-COVID era.

Vigilance is the Key • CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety Shane Carmody explores the impact of COVID-19 on safety.

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