The May/June 2011 issue of Australian Flying is hot off the press and filled with flying tips, destinations features, entertaining and informative stories and much, much more for Australia’s active General Aviation and Recreational Aviation pilots.
Here’s a brief snapshot of what you can read about in our latest issue.
* 2011 Avalon Airshow wrap-up: Steve Hitchen and Justin Grey deliver their perspectives on all that was the magnificient 2011 Australian International Airhsow at Avalon Airport in early March.
* Destinations: Queensland’s Crystal Coastline Pt. II: In the second instalment of a two-part Destinations series focusing on flying the Queensland coastline, Darren Friend contines further north, tracking from the gorgeous Whitsundays right through to Cairns, Horn Island and the wild heart of Far North Queensland.
* Flight Test: Tecnam P2008: John Absolon returns to give his verdict on another new Tecnam model, this time the P2008, the first major composite aircraft from the Italian manufacturer.
* A Guide to Professional Pilot Training: Justin Grey looks at what’s involved in becoming a professional pilot and the options available for student pilots seeking full-time professional training.
* Reach for the Sky: On the cusp of completing his GFPT, Justin Grey renews his pilot training efforts following a protracted break over Christmas.
* The Type Hog: Beech 17 Staggerwing: In a new type of feature for Australian Flying, highly respected pilot Jim Davis takes us into the cockpit of some of the more unusual types he’s flown, explaining both their place in aviation history and what they’re like to fly. First up is the Beech 17 Staggerwing.
YOU'LL FIND ALL THIS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE IN THE MAY/JUNE ISSUE OF AUSTRALIAN FLYING.
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