Owen Zupp
AuthorFlying around the world solo as a teenager
July 19, 2018 1 commentI first met Ryan Campbell and his parents at Avalon in February 2013. Surrounded by banners and a globe displaying a flightpath around 360 degrees of longitude, the then 19-year-old had his eyes firmly set on being the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Now his dream has becoming reality and Ryan set
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Flying between Australia and the Lone Star State
July 12, 2018 1 commentThis week’s Throwback Thursday article is from the April 2014 edition of Australian Aviation, where Owen Zupp investigates what it takes to operate between Australia and Dallas/Fort Worth in Texas. It’s just a number on a flightplan, but it’s a big one – 7,554. That’s how many nautical miles it is from Sydney to Dallas/Fort
Read moreFlying the Cessna Citation M2
July 7, 2018 5 commentThis article first appeared in the June 2018 edition of Australian Aviation. The Citation M2 is Cessna’s “entry level” business jet for those looking for the ultimate in personal air travel. As such, it is tasked with both providing luxury and a manageable transition into jet operations for the aspiring owner-operator. This content is
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Jabiru’s homegrown evolution
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Bundaberg-based Jabiru Aircraft has dispatched more than 6,500 engines since the company was founded by Rodney Stiff in 1988. Today, it powers aircraft all around the world, and 2,000 of those engines can be found in Jabiru airframes. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the
Read moreBig crowd treated at Wings Over Illawarra
May 9, 2018 3 commentBlue skies, fair winds and moderate temperatures set the scene for the annual Wings Over Illawarra airshow on May 5-6. With the Roulettes roaring overhead to open the show, a fantastic crowd was treated to a diverse range of performances from civil and military aircraft alike. Across the ages from the Boeing Stearman through to
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AWIC – the RAAF’s Air Warfare Instructor comes of age
January 2, 2018 4 commentSuccess in any field is not merely dependent upon having the best assets. Be they hardware, software, experience or the human element, time and again it has been proven that the best results can be achieved when there is coordination, consultation and integration between all parties. Only then can the stakeholders maximise their potential. As
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