Nine Die in Nomad Glacier Crash Aircraft operators who work in the South Westland region where an Australian built Nomad crashed onto a glacier, killing all nine on board, have told the Minister of Aviation, Rob Storey, they want tougher operating requirements for pilots flying over the glaciers. The operators want a minimum level of
F-15 Strike Eagle III From Microprose “Spike” warns the WSO. Glancing at the TEWS, I can see for minimum range crosses the HUD. A huge fireball blooms the offending radar painting us. We have been cruising in at a leisurely 5000 feet without emitting any electronic signals, waiting for the first “sniff” from the thicket
This year we have identified 45 active operators which is a decrease of five from the 1991/92 figure. While 45 is still a very good total, 1992/93 will be remembered as a year of both consolidation and fluctuation. Twelve airlines ceased operations during the year, which is a high figure as over the last seven
The 747-400: Four Years in Qantas Service The 747-400 has now been in service with Qantas for four years. Ushered in at the end of the 80s, it, like its predecessor, the analog 747, the-400 will be with us for quite a while-probably five to ten years into the next century. By then it is
Warbirds Mig Grounding Lifted On March 13 1993, MiG-15UTI (SBLim-2), VH-LSN, crashed at Canberra, killing the pilot and passenger. As a result of the accident the Civil Aviation Authority quickly moved to ground the aircraft type in Australia pending the outcome of the investigation by the BASI and the CAA. The four aircraft that were
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