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.

Birds of a feather • Autumn is usually my favourite season. As a Welsh girl who didn’t see the sun until she was 23, Australian summers are spent fanning myself with copies of this magazine.

Australian Flying

Antiquers Celebrate 50 Years • Since 1974 The Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia (AAAA) have been persevering Australia’s aviation history.

Federal government extends and expands ADS-B rebate

CASA considers Fast Track for Foreign Engineers

Government allocates more funding for regional and remote airports

CASA certifies Cessna’s SkyCourier

AAAA welcomes $35 million Injection for Fireflighting

CASA seeks Feedback on new Ballina Proposal

AirMail • Got something to get off your chest? Australian Flying welcomes your input. Send your AirMail, with your name and contacts (which can be withheld from publishing upon request) to: kreishaballantyne@yaffa.com.au or write to: Australian Flying, GPO Box 606 Sydney NSW 2001.

Around the World in a Mooney • Tina and Gunter Terbang flew their Mooney from Germany to Australia and back again between mid October 2023 and mid March 2024. Here’s their story.

Agent of Change • Rob Walker left an executive management role at CASA last year, prompting the Regional Aviation Association of Australia to snap him up as their new CEO. Steve Hitchen sat down with him to get an idea of where the association is headed.

The Magnificent Seven • Before the release of the Cirrus SR22T G7, there was much speculation and personal wish list promotion. Paul Southwick travelled to the USA to find out what’s new in the G7.

From Childhood Wonder to Aviation Icon • Stephen Limkin sits down with aviation legend and Australian Hall of Fame inductee Bob Tait.

A Report for the Ages • Ten years ago, David Forsyth tabled the Aviation Safety Regulation Review report. It was to hailed as a fix-all for the woes of aviation. Steve Hitchen went looking for answers about how the ASRR has changed CASA’s approach to dealing with the aviation community.

The Amazing Avro • Ben Dannecker shares his experience of flying the Avro Cadet.

The Right Worms • Jim Davis pontificates on the importance of a pre-flight briefing.

Rotors • Airbus Helicopters’ Racer compound demonstrator flight envelope fully opened up

RPL(A) Exam Considered Dangerous • Welcome, dear readers, to the rantings, ravings and otherwise opining of your correspondent, Doctor Ranty McFlaresalot.

On the Cusp of Transformation • Regional Aviation Association of Australia CEO Rob Walker sees an exciting future just around the corner.

A Portal to Safety • CASA has been working hard to update their online offerings to make interactions more convenient, easier to process and faster, says Pip Spence.

Head in the Clouds • Carl Brewer takes a look at the new Lightspeed Zulu Delta headset.

G700 type certification sets up a battle for ultra-long-range market share • Gulfstream Aerospace Corp recently announced that its ultra-long-range business jet, the G700, had received its FAA type certification. Jessica Graham tells us more.

Who is Pilot in Command? • THIS DISCUSSION IS...