Australian Aviation

Quite a large New Allocations listing this month after last issue’s small offering due to a computer problem within CASA. Five new types are shown including a Fokker D-VIII replica, Found Bush Hawk, Wolf Pitts S-1-11X, an original Focke Wulf Fw 190, and two MHP Y4P helicopters. Andrew Carter’s Fokker D-VIII Replica EIV is now

New Spitfire to call Australia home The big news this issue is the impending import of Supermarine Spitfire IXb MH415 from the USA. The 1942-built Spitfire was from Texan Connie Edwards’ amazing collection, which also comprised a Mustang and a number of Spanish-built Merlin-powered Bf 109s. US-based warbirds brokers Platinum Fighter Sales announced via Facebook

NEW ALLOCATIONS AKH/8     Beech 58 Baron TH‑972 15/9/15 Air Frontier, PO Box 96 Howard Springs NT 0835 VH‑DTU PK-AGG VH-DTU N2068C APP/7     Robinson R22 Beta II 4581 11/9/15 James Crozier, “Expressman Downs” Hughenden Qld 4812 VH‑STK This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article,

Government agencies must understand their impact on industry There is progress on the CASA front. It is still too slow for industry but a new chair, a new board, and a CEO with a new mandate to drive change, are now sending the right signals to the people who pay to be regulated. The Forsyth

The dangerous activity of low flying Nothing to do with a short haircut, a buzz job is when a pilot needlessly flies an aircraft low to give him/ herself a thrill/give the passengers a thrill or scare/ trying to orbit over a friend’s place or trying to impress someone on the ground – cross out

New AAA Industry Resources One of the benefits that the AAA aims to provide its members is access to informative and useful resources that can help airports manage various aspects of their operations. In recent years the AAA has produced a number of ‘Practice Notes’ that provide best-practice guidance for issues such as emergency planning,