Inferiority Complex My name’s Jack Stephens. I’m retired now, but one way or another’ve been around aviation most of my life and it taught me one thing – that an aeroplane’s no place to try to prove yourself. I’ll never forget what happened – it’s haunted me now for the past 15 years. I used
Kaman K-Max Aerial Truck Set to Exploit Unique Market As previously reported (refer Rotor Torque p76 June 92 AA), the US helicopter manufacturer, Kaman has returned to the commercial market after an absence of four decades. Recognising that there is presently an oversupply at all levels of passenger carrying helicopters, Kaman researched the market and
Ansett ExpressWith Airline deregulation in Australia now entering its third year the scene in the airline industry is one of continued instability. Compass Airlines was the first new deregulated airline in Australia. Operations commenced in December 1990 however just over twelve months later it was out of business due to massive financial problems. The public
Metro Fleet Resurgence The Fairchild (Swearingen) Metroliner is presently enjoying its most popular time ever with operators in Australia and New Zealand. This resurgance is quite remarkable when you consider that the forerunner of the Metroliner, the Merlin IV (VH-CFO) was first introduced to Australia in 05/75 and that the first Metro II (VH-SWN) arrived
A7 – Aermacchi MB-326H An evaluation team departed Australia in February 1965 to look for an “all through” pilot jet trainer to replace both of the RAAF’s existing training aircraft, the Winjeel and the Vampire. Six types were evaluated: the Canadair Tutor, the Swedish Saab 105, the Italian Macchi 326, the French Potez 94, the
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