Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorMore low-level hazards
October 11, 2013 0 commentWindfarms add to the hazards of aerial application The low level environment is never an easy place to operate – hazards abound from the obvious lack of height condensing decision and reaction times to the critical role of flawless planning and execution. Human factors also demand to be managed – from the relatively simple hydration
Read moreCoalition aviation policy welcomed
October 11, 2013 0 commentThe potential for industry and government to form closer ties The Coalition’s Aviation election policy document includes many interesting proposals that the AAA welcomes. The aim of the document is to strengthen the Aviation industry and to make it more competitive. Issues such as safety, reliability, efficiency and competitiveness are all included. The AAA finds
Read moreIssue 308: High Tempo
September 26, 2013 0 commentThe heavy operational demands of 92 Wing For any island nation protection of its maritime approaches is a cornerstone of national security and a prerequisite to the defence of its sovereignty. The RAAF’s Number 92 Wing, headquartered at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia provides the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with a broad spectrum of long-range
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September 11, 2013 0 comment10 Years Ago On September 3 India approved the acquisition of 66 BAE Hawks to satisfy the long-standing Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement for its advanced jet trainer after almost 20 years of investigations. All 66 aircraft will be delivered within six years. The first 24 aircraft will come from BAE Systems at Brough, East
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September 11, 2013 0 commentChallenges test developers of a new Queensland airport It’s not every day that personal wealth is put into the creation of a brand new airport, especially one that lies within the already congested south-east corner of Queensland and just a few kilometres from the nearest regional airport, Toowoomba. But that is exactly what John and
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September 11, 2013 0 commentAustralian ace Tony Gaze. Final flight An Australian to be proud of and an airman at that, Tony Gaze, OAM DFC, passed away on July 29 aged 93. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password
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