PC Based Flight Simulators – Are They Real? The modem personal computer now has the firepower of many mainframes of just a decade ago. Indeed, the computing power of the latest range of 386 and 486 machines is now so significant that even the most demanding software can easily and readily be used to its
A brand new year, with renewed zeal and enthusiasm for what we do – aeronautical radio monitoring! Many many letters arrived at the On the Airbands office during the festive season, providing a wealth of material to use. One letter was from Peter Smith of Rushcutters Bay NSW, telling us how he likes to sit
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NZ Spitfire Damaged in Landing Tim Wallis’ Super marine Spitfire Mk. XVI, ZK-XVI, was damaged when it ground looped on landing at Blenheim’s Woodbourne airport on November 18 last year. Mr Wallis, who was flying the classic fighter, later advised that the machine would be repaired and that work would take some several months to
Sud Aviation Alouette Ill In 1961 the Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), of the Department of Supply, raised a requirement for a high performance utility helicopter suitable for a number of roles at the Woomera Rocket Range. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of
During a visit to Noel Kruse’s ffigh Flight Performance Training Centre earlier this year, I was given the opportunity to fly the school’s Siai Marchetti 260. It is a superb looking aircraft, ageless in appearance, and as I was to discover for myself, it has the handling performance of a thoroughbred. I first saw the