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 Right Match • Kreisha Ballantyne goes on a search for a new flight school.

Australian Flying

CASA to Scrutinise Airservices Sydney Consultation

Sydney Airspace Proposal Lowers Class C to 1500

FAA releases New Light Sport Aircraft Rules

Government Re-thinking Single Issuing Body for ASICs

Australian Aerobatic Pilot to Make History at World’s Largest Airshow

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What a Drag! • Icing can reduce wing lift by up to 30% and increase drag by up to 40% Robert L Cassidy explores the dangers of aircraft icing.

Great Expectations • Jim Collins’ 2012 book, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t, sold more than five million copies. What about pilots? How do we go from good to great, or even from average to good? Paul Southwick takes a closer look.

Inside the Engine Room of Australian Aviation • The story of Jabiru and the all-Australian machines born in Bundaberg is a living legacy. Stephen Limkin takes a tour of the factory in Bundaberg.

The Vertical Challenge • Advanced air mobility is on the cusp of revolutionising aviation in the lower level airspace. Steve Hitchen investigates the eco-system and the aircraft that are only a few years away.

Old School Cool • Paul Southwick straps into the classic twin trainer: the Piper Seminole.

Turns for the Better • Steep turns continue to challenge pilots who don’t do them regularly. Steve Hitchen sought some help from Tristar Aviation to restore some pride in his performance.

Draconian Rule • Benn Marks takes a look at the Draco HyperSTOL.

Proper Preflight Prevents Post-Mortem • Robert Cassidy offers advice on the importance of pre-flighting your aircraft.

More Fuelish Mistakes • Most engine ‘failures’ are, in fact, pilot failures. To a large extent this means instructor failures. Instructors are often not good at teaching the relationship between fuel management and lifeexpectancy. Jim Davis explores.

A Fine Balance • In our last article, we explored the importance of weight management in pilots. But what happens when lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough? Dr Robert Massera explains.

Heliflite hosts Leonardo AW09 marketing event • Benn Marks brings us a round-up of rotor news.

Behind the Wings • The Airbus Factory Tour in Hamburg is a must-see experience. Grant McHerron shares his experience.

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Focus on Control • Regional Aviation Association of Australia CEO Rob Walker says we can learn not to be startled and surprised.

When you see stupid, speak up • Welcome, dear readers, to more of the rantings, ravings and otherwise opining, of your correspondent, Doctor Sir Ranty McFlaresalot, FaRCe, ChMTRaLR, retired.

Work in Progress • Pip Spence walks us through the feedback from the General Aviation Workplan.

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Even the Gentle Beaver Can Bite • Canadian Accident Report. This report is to advance safety – not to assign fault or liability

An Elephant among the Pigeons • Are we entering the final years of Bankstown Airport? Many in the...