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.

Onwards to the Past • Will a change of Federal Government bring about a change of attitude towards general aviation? The GA community could face the heartbreaking situation of having to do over all the work that was done under the Coalition if the ALP wants to create greenfield policy.

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AirMail • Got something to get off your chest? Australian Flying welcomes your input. Send your Air Mail, 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.

Action First, White Paper Second • General aviation advocates are not sure the ALP’s white paper promise is the best way forward in the short term.

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CASA publishes Plan to reduce Regulation for GA • One of the last aviation acts of the Coalition government was to instruct CASA to devise a workplan for GA reform.

Recreational Stall Speed Limit to go • The 45-knot stall speed limitation will be removed after extensive consultation reveal few safety concerns.

Major Air Show planned for Gold Coast • Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is scheduled for August 2023.

Unlocking the Potential • The onset of RAAus Group G aircraft has sent an electric shock through general aviation in Australia, but currently the regulations are well behind the capability of aircraft manufacturers. Steve Hitchen examines if the industry is ready for an expanded LSA category.

Seeking Sustainability • Powertrain technology is advancing at speed as the world seeks as alternative to aircraft engines that burn fossil fuels. Paul Southwick provides this update that reveals where the industry is going.

Into the Good Night • Many aspiring pilots set their sights on a career flying for the Royal Flying Doctor Service with good reason. The work is challenging, varied and involves some of the most exciting aircraft in general aviation. Derek Royal spoke to one pilot who is genuinely living the dream.

7 Good Reasons • Angela at Avalon goes deep into the world of formation flying and finds that an endorsement has a lot of skill transference to everyday flying.

Episodes of Non-aviation • Jim Davis recalls an incident where a pilot preferred the undergrowth to the sky, and another where Jim saved 20 lives without really trying hard.

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Making Yourself Heard • With the quality of stand-alone panel comm sets available on the market, the days of excusing poor communication is really over. Australian Flying examines some of the best units being installed in GA aircraft.

Polishing the Skills • Pilot proficiency programs have been credited with lifting the skills of Australia’s aircraft owners. The leading program comes from the Australian Beechcraft Society, which held its biennial event at Cowra earlier this year. Steve Hitchen went along for the ride.

Rotors Helitak expands in US Market • Dave Soderstrom presents news and views from Australia’s helicopter industry.

Products& innovation Seeing Those Who would Pass • A new book explores the experiences of RAAF aircrews...