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.

The Mouse must Roar • There’s no such thing as a perfect policy, and so the government’s forthcoming National Strategic Airspace Policy is likely to have flaws. But unless we speak up, general aviation is likely to be shoved to the side of the road as new money dictates the design of new highways in the sky.

Australian Flying

Lost in the Ether

CASA moves to National Oversight Model • Certificate Management Teams abolished as regulator searches for consistency.

Government plans for Future Airspace Needs • Issues paper published as government grapples with a changing environment.

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New Leadership team at CASA • Career administrator and Air Chief Marshal appointed to head the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Draft Master Plan flags more loss of Apron • Moorabbin businesses under a cloud.

Pacific Aerospace finds New Owners • Liquidators sell iconic Kiwi manufacturer to local interest.

Dassault announces Falcon 10X • New long-range wide-body jet launched at Bordeaux

Flying the Cadet • Robinson’s two-seat R44 Cadet has won many admirers since it was introduced in 2015. Paul Southwick went on an excursion to find out why this aircraft has proven a viable training option.

Tecnam’s Dynamic Diesel • Tecnam’s P2010 has been a versatile head-turner from the day it first rolled-out. Now the Italian manufacturer has produced a diesel version, the TDi. Steve Hitchen, a confessed fan of the P2010, took the Australian demonstrator for a test flight and found plenty to write home about.

Styles Ahead of the Rest • After wondering about canard aircraft since interviewing Burt Rutan, The Godfather of homebuilt canard designs in early 2020, Angela at Avalon got nosy to find out why the unconventional element never really topped the general aviation design charts, and whether it ever really will.

In Search of Shangri-La • After hearing stories of a mystical route through the Great Dividing Range, Steve Hitchen went exploring to find out if the rumours are true.

Strange Business in Swellendam • Jim Davis’ flying school in George continues to defy financial gravity as he takes on more memorable students that teach him about teaching.

Dealing with your Hang-ups • Paul Southwick investigates the best courses of action should the landing gear not behave itself at the very moment you need it to.

Outstanding in its Field • This year, Essendon Airport celebrates 100 years in service. Roger Meyer OAM and Phil Vabre from the Civil Aviation Historical Society take a look back at an airport that is still vital infrastructure for the city of Melbourne.

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Kestrel adds Firehawk to Fleet • Greg Thom presents news and views from the Australian Helicopter industry.

A Bag for All Tablets • ASA’s Tablet Bag will unclutter your cockpit.

Checking Your Levels • This simple-to-use system has the potential to be a life saver.

Answers from The Left Seat • A new book aims...