Australian Flying November-December will deliver to you a fantastic line-up of news, information and entertainment to feed your passion for general aviation. Beneath a striking cover of the new Tecnam 11-seat twin, you'll find features and columns that will expand your GA horizons and keep you up-to-date with everything that is going on in Australian's vibrant GA community. If you haven't got it yet, get down to the nearest newsagent and add it to you collection.
Here's what you can look forward to.
The Enduring Twins
Piston twins in charter operations continue to defy predictions of their demise. Tony Self investigates why the industry continues to cling to their workhorses and looks at some of the alternatives that have presented themselves over the past 10 years.
Flight Test: Tecnam P2012 Traveller
Steve Hitchen tests Tecnam’s new 11-seat piston twin and comes away convinced that it has what it takes to secure a foothold in the charter market. It is indeed time for the Traveller.
Second-hand News
What is happening to second-hand aircraft values? Old GA aeroplanes are starting to increase in price as demand rises and supply shrinks. Paul Southwick examines the current market and the forces that are driving the asking prices.
Reach for the Sky: Limited Options
Hand flying on instruments can be hard enough when all six are running, but what happens if one or even two suddenly go out of action? Steve Hitchen puts himself through the wringer as he learns to fly IFR on a limited instrument panel.
Lessons from a Logbook
After decades of teaching, Jim Davis has come away with two types of memorable students: the heartwarming ones and the scary ones. Here he recalls some student escapades that will be forever etched in his memory.
Bound to the Ground
A decision to go flying is often driven by passion, but a decision to not go flying is often driven by
disappointment. Kreisha Ballantyne discovers the factors that should influence your decision to leave the aircraft in the hangar.
Holding the Bag
Our staff writers have compiled a guide to some of the best flight bags on the market and look and the things that make them so popular. If you’re in the market for a new flight bag, this is the good oil you need.
And you'll also find inside Editorial, News, Rotors, Products, A Spot of Recreation, Safety Matters, Down to Business, What Can We Learn?, Kreisha of Habit and Short Final.