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Vital Actions — They’re Just That! A private pilot tells how rushed pre-takeoff checks almost became his undoing. With some 250 hours’ experience as an unrestricted private pilot, spread over four years, I had become reasonably confident of my ability to fly safely and well. Even so, I still held a profound respect for all

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Air Force Concerned Over Excessive Pilot And Air Traffic Control Resignations The Royal Australian Air Force is increasing its pilot and air traffic control intakes in a bid to fight off growing early resignation rates in these vital areas. The major concern with the increasing wastage rates of pilots attracted by the higher pay and

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The pioneering spirit that built Qantas remains today in a very different world: one that it helped to create as a world leader in long distance air services. Forty eight years after Qantas became 100% Government owned following a long and at times arduous relationship with Imperial and BOAC, the Government has now finally relinquished

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N5 – Bristol 171 Sycamore Acquisition of the RAN’s first rotary wing aircraft was announced in February 1952, when three Bristol Sycamore helicopters were ordered for search and rescue (SAR), photographic reconnaissance and general communication duties. The sole Sycamore Mark 1, serialled VL958 (c/n 12835), had first flown at Filton aerodrome, Bristol, on July 27

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Kiwi Travel International Airlines New Zealana’s New International Airline Proves That Kiwis Can Fly August 23 1995 saw New Zealand’s second international airline come of age and commence its first scheduled international service. Up until then Kiwi Travel Air Charters Ltd had concentrated on operating Sunday charter services to several destinations in Australia from Hamilton

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Former Faa Atc Chief Tohead Asa A former chief of the United States air traffic control system, Mr William Pollard, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of AirServices Australia. Mr Pollard has had a 30 year career with the US Federal Aviation Administration including six years as Associate Administrator for Air Traffic with responsibility

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