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.

A Shift on the Cards? • A growing wave of opinion within the GA community is luring AusFly away from Narromine to greener pastures. But can the organisers let go of their traditional home in order to give the event some new polish?

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AusFly 2022 gets a Mixed Report Card • Inclement weather thwarted some attendees, but the national fly-in was blessed with blue skies. Despite that, not everyone was impressed.

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Australia and NZ to share SBAS Network • SouthPAN will significantly improve GNSS accuracy.

RAAus provides Support for Self-declared Medicals • RAAus’ CEO says the business plan still stacks up even if they lose the exclusivity of self-declared medicals.

Outback Air Race raises $750,000 • Canberra team wins a record-breaking fundraiser for the RFDS.

FAA clear GAMI Unleaded for all Spark Ignition Engines • US regulator takes another step towards removing lead from avgas.

The Enduring twins • Ten years ago, Australian Flying made some predictions about the future weapons of the charter market. Tony Self looks back at the thinking of the day and matches it up with the reality of 2022.

Time for the traveller • Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller first reached Australia earlier this year, and is attracting interest from a flourishing charter market. Steve Hitchen caught up with the demonstrator and found out how many boxes this big twin ticks.

Second-hand news • Second-hand aircraft prices have sky-rocketed since the economic impact of the pandemic hit home. What is causing these conditions and how do you know if the aircraft you want is over-priced? Paul Southwick did some digging.

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Limited Options • Flying on instruments is tricky enough when they’re all operating, but if failure degrades the panel it becomes a balancing act that your life may depend upon. Steve Hitchen subjected himself to limited-panel IFR and came away exhausted.

Students: Pleasures and Pains • Some students stay in your memory for the right reasons, some for the wrong. Jim Davis recalls some students that he’ll never forget.

Bound to the ground • There are days you should fly, and days when you shouldn’t. Do you know the difference? Kreisha Ballantyne explores the factors that impact a decision to not go flying.

Holding the Bag • A good flight bag is as critical to cockpit management as the stuff that’s in it. Australian Flying presents some of the best options on the market for keeping your kit under control.

Babcock graduates ACOs from Within • Dave Soderstrom presents news and views from the Australian helicopter industry.

Avionics for Tight Spots • Trig Avionics’ new TX56 and TX57 nav/comm units are perfect for instrument panels with space issues.

Flight not Fright • Flight tests are daunting things and the examiner can be just as intimidating, but one book can ease the mind ahead of the big day.

The Choice is becoming Easier • RAAus...