Where Am I? In these days of sophisticated equipment (ground, air and satellite), air navigation has become a very exact science. However, it has not always been so precise. Certain early navaids were well known, for example, the Iron Compass (following the railway line) and Pin Pointing (flying low enough to read the name on
Register Review Forty-one aircraft make up the New Allocation section this month and with five restorations and only 16 deletions this represents the largest monthly increase in Australian aircraft numbers for some years Surprisingly, the biggest group represented are agricultural aircraft with seven listed. Polish built PZL Dromader XKK is one of several that have
One of the most significant issues I want to raise with you as a direct result of my recent American visit is the use of scanner radios on Airliners. I now see that there is little or no reason for airlines to allow use of scanners on board, when they could easily do what United
Airworld to Auction Some Aircraft Airworld Aviation Museum, located at Wangaratta in northeastern Victoria, plans to auction no less than 11 aircraft later this year. During mid August the State Government appointed commissioners, who are temporarily replacing the normally elected councillors of the City of Wangaratta, called for tenders for an auctioneer to auction selected
HDH to Stop Explorer Production? Reports have suggested that Hawker de Havilland will cease to manufacture the McDonnell Douglas Explorer’s fuselage. MDHS is seeking to drive down the new helicopter’s costs and HDH was unable to meet the reduced prices demanded as it has already reportedly lost several million dollars on the program. Lloyds Wins
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