Australian Aviation

A compelling return D ust, hats, boots and a $1 coin. These are my key memories of flying to the 2019 Birdsville Races. There are several flying events that all aviators should go to at least once in their lifetime. Oshkosh is one but locally the Birdsville races is another. This content is available exclusively

A Ppl’s Introduction To Light Sport Aircraft Sizing Up The Differences My first few hands-on experiences with a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) were in one of the Aeropro Eurofoxes, powered by a Rotax 912 engine which develops about 100 hp (75kW). When compared to the typical 180 hp (134kW) from a Cessna 172, my initial

Land the damn helicopter! At Rotortech 2018, AHIA supported by the ATSB and CASA launched the “Don’t Push It –Land It” initiative. This initiative follows the Helicopter Association International (HAI) campaign, “Land and Live” launched in the USA in 2014. Prior to this, HAI President and CEO, Matt Zuccaro’s favourite message was “Land The Damn

National drought policy needed For many aerial applicators, drought has already had a significant impact on their business, but facing another summer with no rain, no cropping and consequently no work is challenging at both a business and personal level. Our farmers and our farm contractors – including aerial applicators – are an incredibly resilient

Risk-based approach needed The Civil Aviation Act was recently amended without fanfare. Maybe because this was one small step when the industry is desperate for one giant leap. The recent amendment demonstrates that this government has the political will and desire to make the necessary updates to legislation that is required to keep abreast of

Developing a dedicated regional aviation policy statement The Federal Government’s recent announcement that it will work with industry to develop a dedicated regional aviation policy statement recognises the importance of affordable and sustainable air services in our regions. But it is also recognition that the challenges facing regional aviation in Australia are complex. This content