Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorIssue 343: Rise Of The Drones
November 13, 2016 0 commentCASA’s new regulations for commercial drone use has sparked concern, as many new RPA operators just don’t understand the implications of their activities as they relate to the greater aviation spectrum Hollywood has given rise to the image of drones in forms as varied as Harry Potter’s cute winged-ball, or ‘Golden Snitch’, to menacing forms
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October 15, 2016 0 commentDiamond DA62 DNU is the only new type shown in the New Allocations this issue. Hawker Pacific is the local agent for Diamond Aircraft and will be demonstrating the DA62 around Australia during the life of this issue. The DA62 is a five to seven-seat twin-engine touring aircraft with a distinctive aerodynamic fuselage and T-tail.
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October 15, 2016 0 commentProductivity should be our goal Productivity and safety go hand in hand – simply because if you crash or damage your aircraft, your annual productivity will plummet – along with your bottom line. That’s why so many companies invest so much effort in safety – there is a clear understanding that sensible standards coupled with
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October 15, 2016 0 commentSeven, Nine networks combine ENG resources https://res.cloudinary.com/momentum-media-group-pty-ltd/video/upload/v1686803044/Australian%20Aviation/V1_fszytm.mov The Seven and Nine TV networks ceased their own helicopter operations for electronic news gathering (ENG) with the commencement of a combined national contract for shared helicopter news operations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth on September 12. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
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October 15, 2016 0 commentTime to fix CAO 48.1 It is time CASA settled the fatigue risk management system (FRMS) debate once and for all. The current regulations embodied in CAO 48. 1 must be put on hold and CASA needs to carry out a comprehensive review of the new regulations. This should include a comparison with current fatigue
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October 15, 2016 0 commentDoctorBazza’s Hands of Rescue takes flight with PNG’s first Beaver A veteran De Havilland Canada Beaver is set to take up residence in Milne Bay Province to operate Papua New Guinea’s first flying doctor service. DHC-2 Beaver P2-HOR has been acquired by carpenter-turned -obstetrician Dr Barry Kirby for use by the not-for-profit Hands of Rescue
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