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W.A. Warbird The State of Western Australia has until now been without a flying Warbird however this situation was recently altered when local flier and former fighter pilot, Don Williamson of Doubleview, a Perth suburb, purchased CAC CA-25 Winjeel, VH-WIU. The camouflaged ex-RAAF trainer was obtained from Heli- Muster Pty Ltd of Victoria River Downs

Product Liability Payouts Ruining The US General Aviation Industry The US General Aviation Manufacturers Association believes that the recent surge in product liability suits against US GA manufacturers has the potential to ruin light aircraft production in North America. The US has always had a ‘different approach to liability claims than the rest of the

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New Zealand Airship Project Prepares for Launch Proposals dating back eight years to launch an airship-building company in Hamilton have reached a crucial point with the formation of a company called New Zealand Airship Industries Ltd. In late October, one of the three directors of the company, Mr Ossie James, unveiled plans for a non-rigid

Computer Technology Part I The Rise and Rise of the Microprocessor (1968 to 1986) Computer technology has demonstrated over the past decades a growth in volume and rate of technological development which is unprecedented historically. This trend is unlikely to slacken, with an insatiable commercial market which has for some time outstripped the military as

Is the Market Picking Up? Despite the parlous position of the Australian Dollar and the added cost of importing foreign manufactured goods, some recent sales have been chalked up by local helicopter distributors. Whether the industry has turned the corner’ for sure is not known though at least there are some encouraging signs. Rex Aviation