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 Right Wing and a Left Wing • At the time of writing, a terrible fatal crash in Washington, which killed 69 people, is all over the news. Recently re-appointed president Donald Trump has blamed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies for the fatalities.

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​Airservices Appoints New CEO • The board of Airservices Australia has appointed Rob Sharp to the position of permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Schwartz Family buys Sydney Seaplanes • ​Sydney’s iconic Sydney Seaplanes has been sold to the Schwartz Family Company (SFC), headed by hotels and hospitality mogul Dr Jerry Schwartz.

CASA Says No – Where Are Their Core Values? • I am currently facing a troubling and seemingly unfair decision from CASA, and I believe the aviation community needs to be aware.

Celebrating Excellence • The CASA Wings Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals and organisations in the general aviation sector. Kreisha Ballantyne meets the winners.

Clouded Judgement • Even after decades of education and training, VFR pilots are still flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Steve Hitchen examines why this still happens and what pilots can do to improve their chances of a positive outcome.

Looking back on 100 years and bold plans for the future • From printing to publishing, Yaffa Media has always been about its people and niche audiences. In 1969 it acquired Australian Flying and has been educating and inspiring the GA sector for over 56 years. Founded in 1925, it proudly celebrates a centenary of story telling.

Levelling Up • Given the chance, pilots will fly something bigger, faster, with more engines. Paul Southwick walks us through his big twin rating.

Jabiru’s New Future • Steve Hitchen spoke with new Jabiru Executive Director Michael Halloran about the path he has laid for the company’s future.

A Kodiak Moment • Filip Modrzejewski reports from Poland, where he flies the country’s first Kodiak 100.

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Aviation’s Big Show • Avalon 2025 is only a few weeks away, prompting Steve Hitchen to go in search of what the Australian International Airshow is preparing to serve up to the aviation community and the general public.

Getting Your Hands Dirty • Jim Davis brings us another lesson on the effects of controls.

The Bell 407GXi: Precision, Power, Performance • ​For a singleengine light utility helicopter, the Bell 407GXi delivers enormous bang for the buck. Benn Marks explores.

Lift-off for new LifeFlight helicopter • The first of seven new AW139 helicopters for LifeFlight’s growing fleet touched down in Toowoomba in late December as the aeromedical organisation expands to meet soaring demand.

Send them a message • Regional Aviation Association of Australia CEO Rob Walker urges us to think aviation when we vote.

Fix our Exams! • Carl Brewer outlines the importance of adding EFB training to the exam syllabus.

Everyone wins by working together • Consultation is a key part of our regulatory and policy-setting processes and we take on board the feedback you give us, says Pip Spence.

Stable Growth Pattern Continues into 2025 •...