Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorAerial Ag – Safety systems a focus of new manual
December 21, 2011 0 commentIt’s one thing to be safe once, but you need a system to be safe all the time. That is the thinking behind the new edition of the Aerial Application Pilots Manual developed by the AAAA with the support of CASA and ATSB. ‘Safer thinking systems’ is a new chapter that pulls together a lot
Read moreDelivering social and economic good
December 21, 2011 0 commentAs mentioned before in this column, aviation does not live in isolation from the economic or social challenges confronting Australia, domestically and internationally. A recent article published in the Climate Spectator by two ANU academics suggests further taxes on emissions from international air travel. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
Read morePre takeoff controls check
December 20, 2011 0 comment‘Controls full free and correct’ is the expression used by instructors as they teach their students to check their aircraft in the run-up bay before flight. But how many crew members know of Civil Aviation Regulation 244 that states ‘Immediately before taking-off the pilot in command of an aircraft shall test the controls and ensure
Read moreRotor Torque
December 19, 2011 0 commentFirst Romeos to Deliver Early the First Two of 24 Sikorsky- Lockheed Martin Mh-60r Naval Helicopters Being Acquired for the Ran Under Project Air 9000 Phase 8 Could Be Delivered as Early as December 2013, According to Lockheed Martin. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading
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December 18, 2011 0 commentSpitfire Remains Arrive At Point Cook The fuselage hulk of Spitfire MJ789 arrived at the RAAF Museum at Point Cook in late September. 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 Forgot password? Keep me signed
Read moreYester Year
December 17, 2011 0 comment10 Years Ago • Lockheed Martin received a US$1. 12 billion contract on December 5 to commence the system development and demonstration (SDD) phase of the USAF C-5A/B Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (REAP). The changes, which will enable the fleet to continue in service until 2040, include new General Electric CF6-80C2L1F engines on new
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