The Cessna 177 Cardinal The private aircraft and light transport general aviation market can be a ‘quirky’ one, wherein the success of a new type has sometimes been inexplicably curtailed by apparently irrational forces. However these are sometimes understandable because this market sector has human nature dominant in the decision process to a greater extent
Imagine a place where in the one day you can inspect at close quarters the Lockheed F-117 stealth fighter, fly in an authentic 1931 Stinson Airliner, watch in action such rarities as a superbly restored Super Connie, a Hurricane, Spitfire, Kittyhawk, Mosquito, Liberator and enough Mustangs, Harvards, Trojans and ilk to satisfy even the most
Cac Wirraway Commodore Norman Lee continues his series of articles on aircraft he flew during his 33 year service with the RAN and RN Fleet Air Arm. After sixty odd hours of Tiger Moth flying it came time to move on to the Wirraway. This was something we had all been looking forward to with
Airlines Agree to Scrap Clashing Takeoffs: The major domestic airlines have at long last agreed to modify their timetables so departure times do not clash. Under the old ‘cluster schedules’, which were causing many problems at KSA, upto 11 aircraft were often due for departure at the same time (usually on the hour or half
Trancisco/Piper Deal Cancelled: Transisco Industries and Piper Aircraft have terminated their investment agreement (refer p. 13 August AA) because of legal problems. The investment plan would have helped Piper through its current cash flow crisis, with Transisco providing an injection of funds and setting up a separate company to be responsible for Piper’s aftermarket parts
Mig-29 Executes Cobra Manoeuvre: Following on from the stunning cobra manoeuvre first revealed last year by the Sukhoi Su-27 at the Paris Air Show, a MiG-29 Fulcrum has now displayed the same capability. The Soviet MiG-29 was performing at the Canadian Capital Air Show in Ottawa when it performed the manoeuvre, not previously confirmed as