…nose enables readings in clear air unaffected by the helicopter’s rotor wash. Results from the trials will be input into software installed in production Tigers. (Eurocopter & Richard Siudak) Fire King in Wa for Bush Fire Season Helicopters Australia Has Brought an S-61 ‘fire King’ to Perth to Trial the Helicopter’s Water Bombing Capabilities During

The review currently underway into the RAAF’s air combat capability by new Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon was more or less expected given Labor’s criticisms of the 2002 JSF and 2006 Super Hornet selection processes. Interestingly, the review’s timing does precede by some six to eight months the release of a new Defence White Paper due

Col Pay the December 7 Death of Col Pay While Testing a Modified Air Tractor 802 With Water Scoops Has Rocked the Warbirding Fraternity. The Accident Saw the Passing of One of Australia’s Greatest Warbird Enthusiasts. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of

In the inner harbour of Sydney is Rose Bay, the site of the oldest international airport in Australia and the home of the seaplane base for Sydney Seaplanes and Seawing Airways. The base continues to evolve to cater for the demands of high end tourism. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login