Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorWarbirds
August 15, 2010 0 commentEx Raaf Se5a to Uk. Rebuild or Replica? A Royal Aircraft Factory Se5a Has Been Added to the Uk Civil Aircraft Register and It is Said That the Aircraft is a Former Raaf Machine, A2-25. The Aircraft, G-ecae, ‘built in 1918’ and Reported to Be Ex A2-25 and C8996, Was Put on the Uk Register
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August 14, 2010 0 commentThe protracted grounding of the MRH 90 fleet is compounding problems the ADF is experiencing across a large proportion of its helicopter capabilities. Following a catastrophic engine failure and safe landing during crew training at RAAF Edinburgh on April 20, the fleet of 11 MRHs delivered to date have remained grounded while a drawn out
Read moreDouble act
August 13, 2010 0 commentDiamond’s DA42-L360 At the head of the Diamond range sits its showpiece twin trainer, the DA42-L360. While the DA42’s role differs from that of its single engined siblings, it is in many ways its similarities, rather than its differences, that provide the real attraction. A New Perspective. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Read moreTurning heads
August 13, 2010 0 commentPreparing an airshow aerobatic display Aerobatics are the ultimate three-dimensional expression of flying artistry and skill, and a well flown low level display can be a delight to watch. Unfortunately, if not prepared and practised properly, it can be uninspiring, boring, or even frightening for the experienced observer to watch. This content is available exclusively
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August 12, 2010 0 commentAustralian JSF industry involvement In the past, whenever Australia ordered a new jet fighter, it was expected the establishment of a local production line plus possibly offset work would be part of the arrangement. Such was the case for the CAC Sabre, Dassault Mirage IIIO and McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 programs of the 1950s, 1960s and
Read moreVision 2050
August 11, 2010 0 commentThe airline industry’s brighter future? “We will be very near to zero accidents. We will emit half the carbon. We will have eliminated queues with integrated systems ensuring security as we process more passengers. We will operate with almost no delays in globally united skies. We will share costs and profits equitably across the value
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