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Technology Explained – Computers
/Digital Computers in Aviation The digital computer is probably the most significant of all the technological developments of the latter half of the twentieth century. It offers intelligence to previously’ dumb’ systems, enables self-testing and with redundancy, vastly increases operational reliability. Compared to its closest competitor, the analogue computer, it is far more flexible and
Read moreThe Case For Business Aircraft
/Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd., a market leader in Australasian GA, has produced one of the most comprehensive series of documents yet aimed at the business sector, designed to give potential customers a really hard bottom-line look at what they can do with their aircraft, and how to choose it. Produced on a non-partisan and factual
Read moreGeneral Dynamics Soars Ahead
/Rightly or wrongly, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon was turned down by the RAAF in favour of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. Nevertheless, the F-16 remains one of the most remarkable combat aircraft of the century, and its modular construction and FBW (fly-by-wire) controls have made it an excellent basis for a whole series
Read moreInterview, Falkland Harrier Pilots
/Jim Thorn Interviews Lt Cmdr Andy Auld and Flt Lt Ted Ball There is nothing like the real thing to battle test modern, and largely untried, weapon systems. The multitude of lessons learnt, and indeed re-learnt from this recent conflict will provide an influence upon naval and air tactics for many years to come. In
Read moreBig, Black & Bold
/Twenty years ago, on 26th April 1962, the world’s most technologically advanced aeroplane took off on its maiden flight. The same design is not only still flying, but is still unmatched by any other. When describing the aircraft, one cannot avoid the repetitive use of superlatives-the most, the fastest, the highest, the hottest, the best…
Read moreCentrespread, USAF AC-130A Spectre
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