The January-February print issue of Australian Flying is now out and about, packed with information, entertaining reading and insightful industry commentary. Adorned with a great John Absolon shot of the Sling LSA taken near Caloundra, it will be easy to recognise on the newsagent shelves.
Here’s what’s inside; way too much to miss out on.
Destinations: North America Special – Shelley Ross takes us on a tour of the idyllic nature of French Canada, and Vicki Pauli investigates the ins and outs of flying around Southern California.
Cessna V Piper – The ultimate challenge in the air! Steve Hitchen watches over the battle of high-wing verses low-wing in a straight air race.
King Air 250 – Hawker Pacific shows off the latest version of the King Air twin turbo-prop to Steve Hitchen, who reports on an aeroplane that just gets better.
Keeping Keen – Do you know what it takes to be a better private pilot? Paul Reynolds canvased a group of CFIs to find out how PPLs can stay sharp.
Sling Shot – South Africa’s Sling LSA has graduated from kit to factory-built aircraft. John Absolon’s test reveals a surprise in a small packet.
GippsAero GA8 – Steve Hitchen takes up the challenge to prove an average GA pilot can do performance take-offs and landings with ease in an Airvan.
Masterclass: Climbing – There’s more to climbing an aeroplane than throttling-on and pointing the nose up. Jim Davis explains the importance of vertical navigation and how to get it right.
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What Can We Learn, Rotors, Good Sports, Soaring Heights and an excellent Short Final column from Brumby Aircraft.
