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.

Equalising the Imbalance • Gender issues have burst onto general aviation courtesy of an interim report that examines why so few women get involved in aviation. The problem is bigger than you think, and the solution even bigger.

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Federal Government pledges to tackle Skills Shortage • The shortage of skilled maintenance engineers is getting critical, and the GA community believes action is needed now.

Report recommends no Changes to Mangalore Airspace • Study says education and chart updates sufficient to address safety concerns.

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Perseverance pays for Brisbane Airshow • After three cancelations, Brisbane finally got its air show in July.

CASA calls for Class D Tower at Ballina • Busy NSW airport is on the slate to become controlled.

Report slams Male Domination of Aviation • Industry culture comes under fire as a barrier to women in aviation.

Federal Government to set up SAF Council • New body to promote sustainable aviation fuel development.

Leading the Reformation • General aviation has laid its hopes for a revitalised future in the hands of a CASA leadership team that is just over one year old. The keystone people in that team are Director of Aviation Safety and CEO Pip Spence, and Chair of the CASA Board Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin (Retd). Steve Hitchen caught up with them at RotorTech to look back over their first year on the job.

Jewel of the Sapphire Coast • Tracey Bolt has faced numerous challenges since she bought Merimbula Air Services: COVID, a lack of aeroplanes and a closed airport are just three. Paul Southwick visited the Sapphire Coast to get up to speed on how determination and smarts can overcome the hurdles.

The League of extraordinary Gentlewomen • The Australian Women Pilots Association is one of the most enduring aviation groups in Australia. Member Angela at Avalon explores the secrets behind the AWPA’s success and details measures designed to increase women’s participation in aviation.

Sound Advice • More and more student pilots are opting to buy their own headset earlier in their careers, but the number of models on the market today doesn’t make the buying decision any easier. Australian Flying sought the advice of experts and profiled some of the leading entry-level passive headsets on offer.

Let a Student in Your Life … • There are model students, average students, and then there this lot. Jim Davis looks back on some very challenging types that took his patience beyond the limits.

Choose Your Engine • Builders of amateur-built aircraft have the advantage of choosing the powerplant rather than accepting what the factory delivers in a type-certified aircraft. But with so many options, how do you select the right engine for your airframe. Martin Hone explains.

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The Name Game • Aircraft have some very interesting names, and often within the same manufacturer don’t follow a logical sequence. Tony Self asks if a Tomtit is as ferocious as a Demon, what became of the Beech Buccaneer and just how many names can a DC-3 have.

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