Australian Aviation

Trojan Heaven A new North American T-28B on the block at Caboolture, Qld. is VH-RPX. Previously VH-ZSH this had a registration change on June 1 to VH-RPX. Owned by Ross Parker of Hong Kong the machine is operate by Warplanes Pty Ltd and is used for adventure flights at Caboolture. With c/n 200-106 the machine

Virgin Australia takes off for Hong Kong Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti says he is encouraged by the initial response to the airline’s expansion into Asia and is keen to tap into unmet demand with more flights to Hong Kong and new services to China. Following a quick three-month launch, Virgin’s inaugural Melbourne-Hong Kong

Aviation arrivals and departures across the region Qantas Group news Qantas ferried A380-842 VH-OQE which had been in Abu Dhabi for maintenance (Traffic/July) back into Sydney as QF6014 on June 28. 747-438ER VH-OEJ which had been in Hong Kong for maintenance since May 21 (Traffic/July) returned to Sydney from Hong Kong as QF6014 on June

The making of a Roulette The Roulettes thrill thousands of spectators every year. Their formation aerobatics and smoke trails beckon every eye to be cast skyward as ‘Roulette 7’ adds commentary over the loudspeakers. Yet beyond the celebrity, the crowds and the cameras is a team of hard-working professionals, putting in long hours and a

Keeping organised in the cockpit Now where are my pen and that chart? I had them just a moment ago! As pilots we may well have used those very words as we searched the cockpit for those or other bits of flying kit. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian

Only one completely new type is shown in the New Allocations section this issue although several interesting sub-types are listed. Armando Papallo’s Zenair CH620 Gemini ZXP is the prototype and indeed the only example of the type built. Designed by Chris Heintz the Gemini is a twin engine, low wing, two seat (side by side)