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.

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Standby for the Reaction • CASA’s Class 5 medical program may look like succor to an ailing GA industry, but a divided aviation community is waiting to see the scope of the new standard before passing judgement. It will be hard to stop one side or the other from exploding.

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CASA to consult on Self-certification Medical for GA • CASA has a technical working group developing a new medical standard for private pilots.

RAAus gets long-awaited MTOW Increase • Recreational Aviation Australia can now administer aircraft with maximum take-off weights up to 760 kg under an amendment to CAO 95.55.

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Embraer introduces Energia Concept • Futuristic new family of aircraft envisioned.

Jabiru delivers 3000th Six-cylinder Engine • Bundaberg-based manufacturer reaches a significant milestone.

Cessna approves Unleaded Fuel for Piston Models • Lycoming-powered Cessna are now able to use unleaded avgas.

Textron conducts First Flight of Beechcraft Denali • New SETP takes to the air for the first time.

Racing Ahead • After 14 seasons, Red Bull announced the end of its iconic Red Bull Air Race in 2019. Matt Hall, 2019 World Champion, made some time to chat with Angela at Avalon to discuss the new World Championship Air Race competition starting in 2022, and how it anticipates a climate-friendly future.

The Battle of the Big Vs • Light Sport Aircraft often represent compromises between speed, comfort and useful load. But if the payload is the same, do you opt for comfort or speed? Steve Hitchen took a couple of LSAs with reputations for either and put them through an aviation wringer.

Developing the Future • Hill Helicopters has stunned the rotary aviation industry by releasing details of a stylish and ambitious clean-sheet design. Paul Southwick investigated the ethos behind the Hill HX50 and what its development means for the future of helicopters.

The Night Stuff • The Night Visual Rating is perhaps one of general aviation’s most under-rated qualifications, but Paul Southwick found out there is a lot of merit to NVFR if the training and the attitude are right.

Beauty in the Biplanes • Two wings are better than one according to Jim Davis, who recounts some special times in some special biplanes.

Fuel for Thought • A new CASA fuel management advisory, AC 91-15, came into effect on 2 December 2021. In terms of fuel management, there are no earth-shattering changes, but any good pilot will want to keep current with the requirements. Angela at Avalon takes time to revisit the advice and take stock of what we do.

Tails to a Tee • Fashion statement or serious design feature? The T-tail has become somewhat of an enigma within general aviation. Tony Self tells a tale of the aircraft that were adorned with a T-tail and explodes some...