Marc Joel Atrero

When Is a Test Not a Test? Examinations and tests in the aviation world are commonplace to virtually everyone with the desire to operate within it, either professionally or for recreation. From almost the first moment the engineering apprentice pulls on his new pair of overalls, or the budding commercial pilot takes his first flying

Planning Is for Today Too Businessmen and NSW country residents will be the big losers as shortened horizons in federal and state government policies fail to allow for the fast growing demand for air travel at Sydney and Melbourne airports. The former Minister, Senator Evans, ignored industry consult- ative measures when he overturned a month

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Time to turn the airband receivers on again! Many readers have been writing to me to ask about portable scanners covering the VHF airband and which one would be best for them. I’m only recommending one variety at present. The Cobra model SR-15 hand held programmable 100 channel scanner. Small, lightweight, sensitive on all bands,

Margaret Thorn Interviews Sir Francis Tombs Though it appears to be a frighteningly traumatic decision for the Federal Government to take, the fact that both Australian Airlines and Qantas are both desperately seeking to become privatised is evidence enough that the time has come for them to face the market in order to help liquidate

If you’re like most pilots, you probably see a ‘two-two-five’ as the ultimate punishment for wayward pilots. The reality is that Form 225 is simply the official departmental incident report form. But, it’s never been a successful way for the Department (BASI remains with the DoTC, not the CAA) to find out what’s really going