Have you got it yet … the May-June 2013 issue of Australian Flying? If not, get yourself down to the nearest good newsagent and grab it off the shelf. You’ll know it; the cover sports a striking John Absolon shot of the Alpi Pioneer 400. And within the cover there is something for every pilot, every aspiring pilot and even for instructors.
And now, for the first time, Australian Flying is available in digital format for iPads. Get your issue in hard copy or via iTunes, or both! The app is free and issues of the magazine are delivered via subscription. If you are already subscribed to the print issue, the digital versions are free!
Here’s a few teasers.
- Destinations: Coast to Coast– Shelley Ross presents a selection of readers’ favourite fly-away places highlighting Australia’s richness of landscape from east to west and north to south.
- The Magnificent Pembertons– Melissa and Rex Pemberton, stars of Avalon 2013, talk with Steve Hitchen on life, inspiration and the pursuit of challenge and excitement.
- Avalon Shines Again– Ken Evers reviews the Australian International Airshow and introduces some of the characters behind the scenes of what was another stunning program.
- Reach for the Sky– In Part Two of this feature on twin training, Steve Hitchen learns how to deal with an asymmetric twin and finds that not all need be disaster of one engine fails.
- Spirit of the Pioneer– John Absolon introduces a rocket four-seater from Alpi in Italy with an envious roll rate and retractable gear: the Pioneer 400.
- Portable Security– Portable Locator Beacons are now a fact of life for Australian aviators. Brian Hannan explores the product range and details their rise to prominence.
- Masterclass: Effective Control– Thanks to a confusing syllabus, effects of controls are not being taught with enough depth for us to have a proper understanding, says Jim Davis.
- Field of Your Dreams– Ever wanted your own airstrip? As Kathy Whitty explains, there is more to it than just buying some flat land and putting an aeroplane on it.
- Industry Insight: CASA’s Relationship with GA– CASA’s Director of Aviation Safety John McCormick answers some industry criticisms put to him by Steve Hitchen.
You will find this plus news, views, reviews and expert advice in the May-June 2013 print and digital issues of Australian Flying.