The July-August print issue of Australian Flying has been rolled out of the printers and is making its way across the country to all subscribers and good newsagents. This issue we are privileged to feature a rare air-to-air shot of the prototype GippsAero GA10 on the front cover, and it looks as good in the air as its little brother GA8 ever has. Inside you’ll find information and entertainment to keep you occupied for quite a while.
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The line-up looks pretty good no matter which way you look at it.
* Destinations: Flying Wives – It’s a labour of love for some women who never thought they’d fly until they met a pilot. Shelley Ross presents the thoughts of some right-seaters who had adapted to a life of aviation..
* Top Guns in Training – An Air Force Cadet’s life is all go, but it’s a fast track to selection as RAAF aircrew. Shelley Ross visited Wardair at Bathurst to check out the calibre of these cadets..
* GA Aircraft Buyers’ Guide – Once you decide to buy an aeroplane, it can take you years to decide which one is going to be your new pride-and-joy. Paul Reynolds kick-starts your campaign with this comprehensive guide to new GA aircraft.
* Flight Test: Aerospool WT9 Dynamic – At a winery in Victoria lives Australia’s only WT9 Dynamic. Steve Hitchen goes for a ride and unearths the potential of possibly the most under-rated LSA in the country.
* Shares in the Air – So you want to be an owner, but can’t afford your own aeroplane? Mark Smith looks at the options for sharing and shows us the path to part ownership..
* Masterclass: Ground Work – The flying starts when the engine does. Jim Davis examines much-neglected ground operations and demonstrates how they reflect airmanship before you even get in the air.
* Secrets of Survival – We are all taught the skills to make a survivable forced landing, but once you’re on the ground, then what? Ex-RAF pilot Mike Jorgensen reports with some pointers about how to stay alive until AMSA finds you.
You will find this plus news, views, reviews and expert advice in the July-August 2013 print and digital issues of Australian Flying.