Marc Joel Atrero

Our UK-based GA expert Dave Unwin puts the latest version of an old favourite through its paces ‘A subtle but significant clue that this is not … even your father’s Archer’ This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username

Accuracy the key to a perfect record The most important book in a pilot’s library is the logbook. Most books can be replaced, but not the logbook which contains unique details of a pilot’s flight history. When a pilot starts flying, he or she should purchase and fill out that logbook. Over a long period

Our life-savers head to the northern hot zone The mustering season is in full swing in the north. In the south, many firefighting airframes are receiving their annual maintenance. Some Australian crews continue to apply their life-saving skills throughout the northern hemisphere summer. This summer is proving to be particularly hot and the crews and

Industry recognises people making a difference The AAAA again recognised people making a real difference at its recent successful convention held in the Hunter Valley. AAAA’s top award – the Ray Mackay Award – was presented to Nicholas Woods for decades of service to aerial application through his research into droplet behaviour, aircraft set-up and

Study shows charter safety regs are fit for purpose CASA and the industry recently finalised the second in a three-stage process of review to help determine how fit for purpose is the current Civil Aviation Regulation 30. The results of the study have proved that, in terms of delivering appropriate safety outcomes, the current regulations

Centenary is a national pioneering landmark This year’s centenary celebrations at Sydney Airport have highlighted just how far the Australian aviation industry has come in a relatively short period of time. Aviation pioneer Nigel Love embarked on the first flight from what is now Sydney Airport in 1919, marking the very beginnings of the modern