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The lastest Podcasts from Australian Aviation Father’s Day Series Ep 1 – Peter “weeksey” Weekes In this podcast we chat to Peter Weekes, call-sign “Weeksey”. Weekes is a former air traffic controller, fighter filot, fighter weapons instructor and is currently a First Officer with Tigerair Australia. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
The here and there of sub-standard Two flying stories, same issue, half a world apart. That is what I found recently on two flights at different flying schools. The first was a local school where I had rung and booked a new aircraft type that I wanted to get some time in. I fronted at
Techniques to help you be the master To prove that Aero Circus is not an employment agency, this month we look at one of the pilot skills that can be hardest to master. Anecdotal evidence would suggest that many pilots struggle at times, not only when dealing with crosswind takeoffs and landings, but also in
Airline academies in Sonaca’s sights UK-based flight tester DAVE UNWIN puts the Sonaca 200 through its paces. Some mornings are just made for flying, and as I ease into a very tight echelon port with the cameraship, this morning is clearly one of those! The day had started with a degree of déjà vu. I’d
A fresh perspective on a growth industry Every once in a while it is useful to view our industry from the perspective of another aviation market. On a recent private visit to the Oshkosh EAA Convention it was very apparent how quickly rotary aircraft development is accelerating. Whether it is helicopters, tilt wing/engine (conventional or
Boost for chief pilot training framework For 20 years AAAA has been pursuing the establishment of a better training system for chief pilots to ensure they have the management and safety skills to be effective and confident in this critical position. Recently, we moved a step closer to this with CASA agreement to recognise the
