Australian Flying May-June 2025 covers a vast array of general aviation topics presented in entertaining and informative ways. From the heights of Avalon to the nitty-gritty of air crash investigation, this issue will be mandatory to complete your collection. Behind a cover featuring a great environmental portrait of adventurer Michael Smith, you'll find everything you need to make sure you're up to date with what's happening in your aviation industry and the community that surrounds it. Here's what you'll find.
Making a Splash
2024 marked the 100th anniversary since the very first flight around Australia. In April and May last year, Michael Smith undertook a splendid adventure retracing that journey.
From Combat to Commuter
Paul Southwick takes a deep dive into buying and flying ex-military aircraft.
Private Investigations
Controversy is rife over why the ATSB constantly demurs when it comes to investigating accidents in recreational aircraft. Steve Hitchen investigates.
Unsung Heroes
The term “aerial spotting” conjures up images of military balloons, or two-seat biplanes in WWI, or Cessna Bird Dogs in Vietnam. Paul Southwick explores aerial spotting in the modern day.
Avalon Wrap-up
Steve Hitchen rounds up a week at the Avalon Airshow.
What Lurks Beneath
Wire strikes are on the increase. An analysis of key statistics for the past decade shows that, in 2022, wire strikes were 80% above the average number per year. Robert Cassidy investigates.
Free from the Bonds of the Earth
Over 9 days in January, the NSW Group of the Australian Air League held its annual summer flying camp at their Air Activities Centre located at Camden Airport. Brian Grinter reports.
And don't forget our regulars: Editorial, News, Fit to Fly, Pilot Profile, Lessons from a Logbook, Reader Opinion, Rotors, Beyond Visual Reference, Reports from the Regions, Flying Training, Safety Matters, Down to Business, What Can We Learn and Short Final.
If you haven't seen it yet, it's time you paid a visit to the newsagent and grabbed a copy hot off the shelf.