Australian Flying September-October 2015 takes readers on a journey from examining basic four-seaters to landing a military helicopter on a moving ship. Along the way we fly the latest Cessna offering, find a cheaper way to protect aircraft, drop in on Paul Bennet and catch-up with the Australian helicopter industry. All of this waits to be discovered beneath a John Absolon cover shot of the Cessna TTx.
In Destinations, Shelley Ross recalls the best of Darwin and ponders why more outback flyers don't put in on their list.
Phillip Smart goes deep inside the Australian helicopter industry to find out why a once-booming industry is facing new challenges.
Fast, sleek and packed with technology, the new Cessna TTx is throwing down a challenge to established high-speed singles. John Absolon got the chance to find out what makes it a serious player in the market .
Four-seat single-engined aeroplanes are due for a shake-up. New regulations being drafted overseas could totally revolutionise the sector, resulting in new designs that are more economical and much safer. Steve Hitchen reports.
One of Australia's premier aerobatic pilots Paul Bennet leads an exciting life as a air show display pilot of both high-energy aerobatics, and powerful, rumbling warbirds. His story is told by both Kreisha Ballantyne and Kathy Mexted.
Jim Davis directs his Masterclass column and the often-shunned practice of the precautionary landing, aiming to open up pilot's attitudes toward what can be a safer option than staying in the air.
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm is looking out for pilots who are prepared to take on one of the most challenging careers any flyer can choose. Steve Hitchen met some of the RAN's finest at HMAS Albatross.
Hangars are expensive to build, and space in them is usually at a premium. Paul Southwick goes in search of cheaper options, and finds that temporary hangars can provide an excellent solution at a fraction of the cost.
Plus Products and Innovation, What Can We Learn, The Kernels of Wheatie, Short Final, Airmail, Good Sports, Soaring Heights and more aviation news and views to keep you in the loop.
