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Moorabbin Based Aus-Air Recently Invited A Group Of 30 Melbourne Based Travel Agents To Inspect Its Aircraft Maintenance Workshop As Part Of An Educational Programme And Product Launch. Bill Schofield, Aus-Air's Sales And Marketing Executive, Is Pictured Showing A Small Group Of Agents Some Of The Finer Points Of The Aircraft Maintenance Programme. Aus-Air Wins Our Praise For Having The Interest, Pride And Marketing Professionalism To Initiate An Information Programme Of This Nature Aimed Squarely At The Important Travel Industry. In Light Of The Monarch And Seaview Publicity Other Regionals Should Consider Similar Public Awareness Programmes. (Aus-Air)
People, Bottom Line, Book & Video Reviews
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People
- Neil Thompson: Qantas has appointed Neil Thompson to the newly created position of Marketing Manager Asia.
- Carmel Greaney: Has taken up her appointment as Station Officer, Darwin Airport for Malaysia Airlines.
- Beth Jackson: Has become Sita’s first deputy regional director and legal counsel at Sita’s regional Hq in Sydney.
Bottom Line
- Qantas: Has recorded a $301.8 million operating profit for the 1993/94 financial year on revenue of $6.6 billion. After abnormals, interest and tax, net profit was $155.9 million.
- Rolls-Royce: Has posted a £40 million ($85 million) profit before tax for the first half of 1994. The result is £9 million ($19 million) better than the corresponding half in 1993, despite a 14% reduction in sales, which stood at £1.5 billion ($3.2 billion).
Books
Tiger Moth, Wackett, Winjeel & Ct-4 In Australian Service: Stewart Wilson
The 13th and final in Stewart Wilson’s popular Australian Airpower series deals with four aircraft which, although normally far from the front line of combat, are of vital importance to any air force — the trainers.
One of the best features of these books has been the coverage of local design and/or manufacture of many of the Raaf’s aircraft, and this one is no exception, providing good insight into the Tiger Moth, Wackett and Winjeel programmes. The Winjeel section is particularly interesting because it examines the handling problems which plagued the original Ca-22 prototypes (the aircraft refused to spin properly) and looks at how these problems were gradually overcome. The reproduction of contemporary reports adds to the interest.
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As always, the book is profusely illustrated and features individual listings of the aircraft so their delivery and disposal details can be traced, and Wilson’s words tell the aircrafts’ stories in an informative and readable manner. As the last in the line, this book might become something of a collectors’ item in the years ahead! Available from Aerospace Publications, Po Box 3105, Weston Creek Act 2611, for $19.95 softcover and $29.95 hardcover.
New Guinea The Wahgi Impact: Chris Harkness
If you have ever wondered what life was like in pre-independence New Guinea, then this book could be just what you’re after, as it provides an interesting insight into just that. Written by Chris Harkness, who lived in Mount Hagen during the 1960s, New Guinea The Wahgi Impact is a factual account of life in Mount Hagen based on the author’s experiences. Although this is not an aviation book, aviation plays an important part in those early nation-building years, and thus plays an important part in the book. Available from Robert Brown & Associates, Po Box 1299, Coorparoo Dc, 4151, for $29.95.
Videos
The 17 Most Popular Ways To Fall Out Of The Sky (And How To Avoid Them): Flyright Productions
Even the most experienced pilots sometimes need to re-examine their skills, techniques and attitudes to the art of flying, and this award-winning video is a very good way to achieve that. The 17 Most Popular Ways to Fall Out of the Sky (And How to Avoid Them) is actually four tapes compiled into a single 2-hour 26-minute volume and deals with Preflight Preparation and Takeoff; Cruise and En Route; Approach and Landing; and Your Body In Flight.
The latter is a very interesting aviation medicine segment which covers issues such as hypoxia, visual and spatial illusions, disorientation and the effects of alcohol and drugs including common items sold over the counter. Introduced by Bob Hoover and hosted by various well-credentialed specialists, the video looks at basic mistakes, many of which have probably been made by every pilot in the world at some stage of their flying careers.
All manner of topics are covered including high-density departures, complacency, engine failure, decision making, weight and balance, stall/spin accidents, fuel management, weather, risk-taking, mental fitness, windshear, use of checklists and many other subjects. The worth of the tape can be judged by the fact that it is used by the Us Faa, the Usaf and the Civil Air Patrol as a safety training tool. Available from Jwan (Judy Walton Aviation Network) 158 Wallamatta Rd, Newport 2106, for $149.95.
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