Australian Flying September-October 2018 is now in newsagents and letterboxes right around Australia. It has something for nearly every aviator from new high-powered aeroplanes to communications, flight experiences and new technology. The front cover sports a Daher TBM 900 series single-engine turbo-prop. Here's what you can expect to read inside.
Getting Back in the Air
Does your licence have cobwebs on it? Kreisha Ballantyne dusts off her headset and gets back into the command seat after months away from flying.
Flight Test: Daher TBM 930
French manufacturer Daher prides itself in putting a bit extra into their aeroplanes. Steve Hitchen tested the TBM 930 in Tarbes to find out what that special something is.
Born to be Versatile
Steve Hitchen profiles the PC-24 versatile jet ahead of the type's introduction to Australia and discovers what makes it stand out from the usual corporate jet suspects.
Communications in Hand
Portable VHF radios can add another dimension to a pilot's nav bag, but do you actually know what they're all about? Tony Self investigates and presents an overview of the market.
Lessons from a Logbook
Every now and then you encounter someone who goes on to be a life-long friend. Jim Davis tells the story of the tramp who wanted to buy an aeroplane.
Satellite Navigation made Better
Andrew Andersen details the coming SBAS revolution and the successful trials that make instrument approaches more accurate.
Full Steam Ahead
With her Cirrus days now behind her, Kreisha Ballantyne tackles the task of refamiliarising herself with round dials and a complete lack of automation.
It's a Long Way There
Long-distance flights in GA aeroplanes take a lot more preparation that just the weekend fly-away. Andrew Andersen looks at what it takes to safely take an aircraft to the limits of its range.
GA Summit fosters Cautious Optimism
The AGAA summit at Wagga Wagga in July gave mixed messages to the GA community. Steve Hitchen sums up the resolutions and reactions.
Plus: Editorial, Airmail, News, Down to Business, Products, Rotors, A Spot of Recreation, Good Sports, Safety Matters, What Can We Learn and Short Final