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Australian Flying

March/April 2021
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.

An Indecent Proposal • If you’re going to take away freedoms and you want people to acquiesce to that, your arguments need to be well-presented and bulletproof. Airservices Australia seems to think their proclamations alone should be enough.

Australian Flying

Good Training in a Spin • 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.

GAAN Plan urges Reclassification of Operations • Ten-point plan revealed in government submission.

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

Class E Proposal sparks GA Revolt • Sections of the GA community have reacted to having large amounts of Class G airspace threatened.

Bell 412 passes 40 Years in Service • HEMS helicopter going strong since 1981.

Business Grants to apply to Avalon and RotorTech • Australia’s largest aviation exhibitions are set to benefit from government funding.

HEMS in the Time of COVID • Lock-downs due to coronavirus meant a change in the type of accidents Westpac Rescue responded to.

Awarding Careers • The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Australian Flying are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 CASA Wings Awards.

One Fine Century • The Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its centenary this year. Andy Wright reflects on some of the service’s impact and what he thinks are some of the less well-known flying activities that helped shape the RAAF into the versatile force it is today.

Light Sport Evolution II • In this second part of our guide to Light Sport Aircraft, we bring you all the best LSAs from Jabiru to Zlin.

One Single Diamond • Diamond’s Jet-A1 fueled DA40 NG toured Australia in late 2020, showcasing the aircraft to an appreciative GA community. Paul Southwick got the chance to fly this Austrian gem and filed this report.

Getting under Control • RPLs have the option of getting a controlled airspace endorsement in order to access large areas of sky normally denied them. Kreisha Ballantyne explores why a CTA endorsement should be on the radar.

Doing it Properly • Jim Davis remembers his very first proper flying school, set-up in the day when a student usually had only one instructor for their entire ab-initio training.

Revolutionary Magic • It’s been 10 years since the iPad was released to the market. It catalysed a decade of development that saw the Electronic Flight Bag become standard equipment for many GA cockpits. Steve Hitchen looks at where EFBs have come from and where they are going.

Cruising the Coast • Paul Southwick accepted an invitation to fly in paradise with South Coast Seaplanes and found a great little operation that has found its niche in the holiday haven of Moruya.

GA Operations at Primary Airports • David Bell of the Australian Business Aviation Association looks at the ongoing issue of GA operations at capital city airports.

Check this Out • MiraCheck brings professional checklists to GA...


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Frequency: Every other month Pages: 76 Publisher: Yaffa Publishing Group PTY LTD Edition: March/April 2021

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  • Release date: February 18, 2021

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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.

An Indecent Proposal • If you’re going to take away freedoms and you want people to acquiesce to that, your arguments need to be well-presented and bulletproof. Airservices Australia seems to think their proclamations alone should be enough.

Australian Flying

Good Training in a Spin • 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.

GAAN Plan urges Reclassification of Operations • Ten-point plan revealed in government submission.

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

Class E Proposal sparks GA Revolt • Sections of the GA community have reacted to having large amounts of Class G airspace threatened.

Bell 412 passes 40 Years in Service • HEMS helicopter going strong since 1981.

Business Grants to apply to Avalon and RotorTech • Australia’s largest aviation exhibitions are set to benefit from government funding.

HEMS in the Time of COVID • Lock-downs due to coronavirus meant a change in the type of accidents Westpac Rescue responded to.

Awarding Careers • The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Australian Flying are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 CASA Wings Awards.

One Fine Century • The Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its centenary this year. Andy Wright reflects on some of the service’s impact and what he thinks are some of the less well-known flying activities that helped shape the RAAF into the versatile force it is today.

Light Sport Evolution II • In this second part of our guide to Light Sport Aircraft, we bring you all the best LSAs from Jabiru to Zlin.

One Single Diamond • Diamond’s Jet-A1 fueled DA40 NG toured Australia in late 2020, showcasing the aircraft to an appreciative GA community. Paul Southwick got the chance to fly this Austrian gem and filed this report.

Getting under Control • RPLs have the option of getting a controlled airspace endorsement in order to access large areas of sky normally denied them. Kreisha Ballantyne explores why a CTA endorsement should be on the radar.

Doing it Properly • Jim Davis remembers his very first proper flying school, set-up in the day when a student usually had only one instructor for their entire ab-initio training.

Revolutionary Magic • It’s been 10 years since the iPad was released to the market. It catalysed a decade of development that saw the Electronic Flight Bag become standard equipment for many GA cockpits. Steve Hitchen looks at where EFBs have come from and where they are going.

Cruising the Coast • Paul Southwick accepted an invitation to fly in paradise with South Coast Seaplanes and found a great little operation that has found its niche in the holiday haven of Moruya.

GA Operations at Primary Airports • David Bell of the Australian Business Aviation Association looks at the ongoing issue of GA operations at capital city airports.

Check this Out • MiraCheck brings professional checklists to GA...


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