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.

Be Careful What You Wish For • With consultation now open for access to controlled airspace and controlled aerodromes for sport and recreational pilots, I’m wondering if the gap between recreational and general aviation has narrowed too far.

Australian Flying

Peak Body for International Students (ITECA) Protests Student Caps • In response to the government’s cap on international students, a peak body is lobbying the transport minister.

Consultation Open: Access to controlled airspace and aerodromes for sport and recreational pilots

LAME numbers boosted in 2023-24

Father and Son Rule

Pacific Airshow with a Difference • Tony Self soaks up the thrills of the Pacific Airshow.

A Winged Win • After a very disappointing experience with a flying school at her local aerodrome, Kreisha Ballantyne decided to cast the net a bit wider when looking for a new school to commence her flight review.

Magic Words • When considering safety and efficiency in aviation, what are the best expressions? Which ones can make you a better pilot, or perhaps save your life? Paul Southwick chats with instructors to find out.

Effects of Control • CASA is on the verge of granting access to controlled airspace for recreational pilots, opening up a whole new world of aviation. Steve Hitchen investigates the ins and outs of navigating Class C and D airspace.

Flying with Style • Hallmarc Aviation’s Michael Loccisano made his personal Tecnam Gran Lusso available to Steve Hitchen to experience. He found it has all the characteristics expected of the P2010 TDi on which it is based, but with an added touch of prestige.

Charting the Back Side • Slow flight involves placing the aircraft on what is known as the back side of the power curve. Steve Hitchen found out that strange things happen there, but one simple chart can explain everything.

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The Gulfstream G700 Brains, Brawn and Beauty • The Gulfstream G700 is perhaps one of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s most ambitious and impressive large business jet designs to leap off its production lines to date. Benn Marks explores.

Products & innovation • Unsure what to buy for the pilot in your life this Christmas? We take a look at the latest products and gifts for pilots.

The sometimes surprising effects of the controls • So it’s the mid 1990s. I am flying from Jan Smuts to Port Elizabeth in one of SAA’s new Airbus A-320s. Tupperware aeroplanes I’m told. Those were the days when SAA was still ranked amongst the world’s top airlines, says Jim Davis.

Perceptions clouding reality • Regional Aviation Association of Australia CEO Rob Walker warns we need to get our messages right.

The Love Boat • Welcome, dear readers, to more of the rantings, ravings and otherwise opining, of your correspondent, Doctor Sir Ranty McFlaresalot.

Rotors • Dave Soderstrom presents news and views from the helicopter industry.

No LAME Excuses • Everyone knows how difficult it can be to schedule maintenance, so it’s not surprising that the shortage of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers (LAMEs) has consistently been a hot topic when we meet members...