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Breaking the surly bonds
A seemingly minor accident at Gold Coast Airport is a reminder of the importance of maintaining a full set of safety defences for every flight.
Stay OnTrack: Flying the Townsville & Cairns regions
We have developed Stay OnTrack about flying the Townsville and Cairns regions to help pilots safely navigate these busy areas.
Leaving this world
The young pilot's last words were spoken in the studied unconcerned register of a seasoned aviator. 'Is there any known traffic below five thousand [feet]?' Fred Valentich asked Melbourne Flight Service at 19:06 on a calm clear October evening.
Sharing the air
Flying into a busy non-controlled airport that shares airspace with Air Transport and commercial operators can be an intimidating experience.
However, with careful preparation and an understanding of traffic management, pilots can navigate these environments safely.
Double blind
I was flying from Jandakot to Rottnest Island, a flight of about 15 minutes. It was a beautiful day for flying, with no clouds...
Simply the best
Sometimes we forget how lucky we are as 21st century general aviation pilots. Just a couple of decades ago, the flight planning process was...
Ring of fire
A tiny, inexpensive part was ignored for decades until it failed, with dreadful consequences.
The fiery crash of a 44-year-old Mooney MJ201 in 2022 remains...
The weather in your head
It was mid-July 2023 and I was very excited to fly my first cross-country navigation flight that would have more than one stop. I...
Dam close-run thing
In May this year I was flying my Vans RV7A from Forrest to Kalgoorlie, with another pilot. We were heading to my home airport,...
They don’t make them like they used to
How dumb luck prevented an intergenerational technology disaster.
If you walk around a classic car show, you will inevitably hear someone say, 'They don't make...
