Sending students solo and means taking a keen interest in the weather To go or not to go. That is the question. To misquote William Shakespeare! In the game of sending student pilots to fly solo the instructor has to be so careful. Weather is a major consideration. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Backt to the future as jets offer hub bypass options The amazing growth at key regional ports, the boom in fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) activity and a forecast doubling of passengers in the next two decades has set off an unprecedented hub-busting drive, last seen in the 1980-90s, but now with far more suitable aircraft available. Hub-busting

The National Aviation Press Club Awards held on November 30 offered an opportunity to review what was yet another tumultuous year in the aviation industry and to recognise the contributions of the industry’s writers and photographers. 2012 Aviation Journalist of the Year The 2012 Aviation Journalist of the Year was presented to the journalist the

Bridging the general aviation gap Despite the significant growth of Light Sports Aircraft (LSA) in Australia over recent years, for many there still remains a cultural hurdle to overcome. Like the stoic supporters of a long-established football team, some traditional general aviation advocates remain loyal to their aircraft, unable to cross the perceived divide. In