Back Issues of Pacific Flyer Magazine 2011

Contents

4 Flying Festival Celebrates 20 Years - Scott Williamson covers this flying festival event
8 My First Flight Instruction In An Ultralight - Eric McCandless shares his first ultralight lesson
13 What Produces Lift - This authour puts forth a different view on Lift
17 Be Wary of Private Strips at High Elevation!- Macarthur Job's warning on the dangers of private strip landings
22 Out Of The Nest - When is the right time for the student to venture out on his own? Online Story
24 Insider Tips On Preparing To Get Your Pilot's License - The importance of correct training & preparation for gaining your pilot's license
26 The Night Before Christmas - A Chrismas ditty by an unknown author
28 Ian's Labour Of Love - Ian builds his own Sonex aeroplane
29 Pressure Altitude v Density Altitude - Richard Bond and mate Rodney explain Altitude differences
31 Michael and Jacky and their new XT-192 SST - Michael and Jacky's new Airborne baby
34 Kristian Kruikshank - Kristian fulfils his well-earned engineering career
36 Accident Summaries - Gary Wiblin's regular accident reports

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4 Barnstorming Bundaberg - Alan Betteridge covers the Bundaberg airshow
8 An Experience Never To Be Forgotten - Another heart-stopping article from Macarthur Job
12 Ingham Wings & Wheels Airshow - Ingham airshow covered by David Lackey
16 Brako Journey South - Another Brako adventure with Leigh Mathieson
20 Test Flying A Recently Finished Aircraft Is Dangerous - Homebuilt aircraft safety
26 Gathering Of Eagles - Paul Fleibich article covering Kansas airshow
30 Remembering When - From The Logbook - Jim Trusty
34 Accident Summaries - Accident report from Gary Wiblin
36 Advent and History of the BGT - Richard Bond covers Basic Gas Turbine - jet engine
42 Introduction to Emergencies - Part 2
46 Airsportslive - New Zealand Air Games

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4 My Flight Path - Ross McDonald gains his wings
10 Putzer Elster B 'D-Elky'- Juegen Gassebner's coverage of this 'Porsche of the air'
14 Some Idiots You See Flying - Peter McLean article covering crazy pilot blunders
17 Gyroplanes - History of the Gyroplane
20 Catching The Flying Bug - Pt. 2 - Evan Schoo - first solo to flight certificate
26 This Is Your Personal Aviation Diary - Tips on keeping a better log book
30 Badass Invader - Warbirds Spectacular
34 Accident Summaries - Gary Wiblin accident mishaps
36 Sub Orbital Space Flight - Richard Bond on future air travel

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4 What Produces The "Lift" That Makes An Aeroplane Fly? - Jim Trusy's Theories and insight into aeroplane lift
8 The STOLP/Starduster SA-500 STARLET - Mario Mayerhofer's fascination with the Stolp/Starduster
14 The Story Of Early Ultralights - Article on Pat Fazackerley's passion for flying online story
18 Ken Wallis Hall - One Year On - Recognition of the great achievements of Ken Wallis
22 Accident Summaries - Cessna 182 accident coverage from Gary Wiblin
26 One Last Dance - An Anniversary Story - George Mayer - 50 years on
30 Air Traffic Control - article by Richard Bond
32 Trainee Pilot Ray - How did Tony Ray begrudgingly become a pilot?
36 Peace and War - Nostalgic article by Richard Bond
37 Book Review - The Spirit's Journey

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4 World Flying Adventure - Robert Gannon's fascinating round world trip in a Cessna

9 Ibis Magic GS700 Test Flight - Covering the test flight of Peter Shultze's Ibis aeroplane - On Line Story

12 Sub Orbital Space Flight - A look at future air travel with Richard Bond

13 Jim Lewis's Sonex Project - Jim builds himself a Sonex aeroplane

16 The Dreaded Physical Exam - Tips on how to pass your pilot physical Exam

19 Gordon - an aviation enthusiast - Gordon's determination to build a KR2

22 A Day To Remember - A fascinating and true article from Macarthur Job

24 Accident Summaries - Gary Wiblin's new section of articles on accidents

26 Is It Relevant? - Safety article

32 Pelicans - Richard Bond compares the similarities of flight

34 What Are Homebuilt Aircraft Made Of? - varieties of materials used in homebuilts

36 From Flying an Aeroplane - to Owning One - Food for thought if thinking about acquiring your own plane

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4 January Thaw - More Airbike flying adventures with Paul Fiebich

8 An Insidious Temptation - Macarthur Job covers light aircraft accident history - online story

12 The Flitzer - An introduction to designer Lynn William's delightful 'Flitzer' plane

16 The 'Ubiquitous Computer Is Here To Stay - Jim Trust talks of the benefits of the computer for flight

18 The Ringtail Ultralight - An interesting ultralight design by Mark Stull
22 David Hack Classic - Scott Williamson covers this annual event on the Darling Downs

26 Daughter Of Test Pilot shoots for the sky - Swinburne scholarship winner - Chrissy Lindorff

28 A Tough Old Bird - Another interesting WW11 article

30 Wake Turbulence and Light Aircraft - Turbulence article

32 Landing A Plane - Helpful tips to a smooth aeroplane landing

36 Book Review - It's Not Hollywood, But ...

38 Yearly Index - From July 2010 - June 2011

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4 Hot Air Balloon Flying - Not as easy as you may think!

8 Runway Incursions - More invaluable advice from Jim Trusty

12 Circumnavigation Of Australia - 19 year-old Douglas Field to honour Prof. Barry Uscincki

14 Trials Of Winter - The frustrations that can occur with winter flying

18 Helicopters - The many advantages of helicopter flying with Richard Bond online story

22 X-Air Aircraft - Pipistrel Aircraft Update

30 Everyone's A Critic - John Laming and the crashed 'Lincoln'

34 Conversions - Gary Wiblin discussion on pilot conversions

35 Jackson's Strip - Historical article by Bob Piper

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4 DH82-Moruya to Moruya - Dusting the cobwebs off the old Tiger Moth

8 So You Want To Be A Teacher... - Informative article from our regular writer Jim Trusty

12 Straight and Level - Gary Wiblin on understanding S & L flying

14 Avalon Airshow Photo Coverage - Great photos from Avalon by Jamie Dormer Photography

18 Floatplane - Richard's adventurous ride in an old floatplane

22 Rough Air Flying - A Turbulent Discussion - understanding the problems of turbulence when flying - online story

26 Clifton Wows Them Again - Coverage of the Clifton Fly-In with Alan Betteridge

30 Old 113 - A John Laming story about a Mustang A68-13

34 Mental Is Everything - Flight Safety article

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4 Catching The Flying Bug - How Evan Schoo got caught the flying bug and never looked back

8 Brako Arrives In NZ - article on the Italian designed Brako Gyrocopter

14 Introducing The Bearhawk - An introductory look at the stunning Bearhawk plane

19 Whirling Scimitars and just as deadly - Warning on the dangers of spinning propeller blades

22 Would you like to fly your new aircraft home - Want to fly your new aircraft home? Peter & Anne McLean explain how it's done.

21 Mechanical Things - Mechanical things don't just heal themselves!

28 Airport Security - Jim Trusty's article on the necessity of airport security

30 Safety First - or Passengers First - Safety article from our regular contributor - Gary Wiblin

32 Testing Your Knowledge Before You Fly - Check-list knowledge for student pilots - online story

34 If In Doubt - Should You Always Go Around? - John Laming informative article on correct landing procedures

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4 A Cross-Country Trip in an Airbike - Paul Fiebich shares his experience in an Airbike across Kanzas.

10 Wires- a hazard almost as old as aviation - Safety article on the dangers of wires when flying.

14 The best air interdiction aircraft ever built - The General Dynamics F-111 - Australia's 37-year involvment ends with the A8-125 landing

16 Replica Spitfire Nears Completion - 73 years young - John Kelman in the final stages of building his replica Supermarine Spitfire - Great stuff!

18 Flying - Is It Worth Staying Healthy For - Some invaluable health advise in keeping healthy without drugs

21 Fallen Objects - Gary Wiblin article on the dangers of unsecured objects in planes

26 E-Flight Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight -The Waiex aircraft achieves first flight in December 2010

28 A Nice Way To End A Year - Andrew Bruno's New Year's Day Flight to the Hunter Valley

32 Wallbro Monoplane - Horace Samuel and Percy Valentine Wallis - brothers with a dream

36 YFT First Flight of 2011 - Peter & Anne McLean's first flight of the year from Yarrawonga to Albury

48 Round Aircraft Engines Verses Gas Turbines - Engine article - which one is best??

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4 The Great Air Race - Richard Bond recalls his early training days

6 Yarrawonga Flight Training - Flies To Holbrook - Another flying adventure with Peter & Anne McLean

10 A Research Project - Aviation Safety - Jim Trusty remembers the Tenerife Airport disaster On LIne Story

13 Coanda Turbine Aeroplane - Romania celebrates first flight of Jet Aeroplane

18 Trip to the Northern Territory - A two year planned trip to Kimberly, W.A. gets underway

22 Catalina Festival - Coverage of the 4th Catalina Festival held at Rathmines

26 Don't Get Into A Flap - Different ways to land a plane

30 Simply Amazing Photography - One pilot's very lucky escape

34 Ray Pike - Gary Wiblin experience with testing officers

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4 The Stearman - The wonders of learning to fly a great biplane

8 Safety and Recurrency - Go Hand in Hand - Jim Trusty on the need for recurrency training - On Line Story

12 The Rain Falls - The Creeks Flow - Peter & Anne McLean fly North over the flooded areas of Urana

16 The Voisin Biplane - A look at French designer Gabriel Voisin's amazing aeroplane

23 Rotax Storage and Water Damage - Informative article by Mike Stratman

26 Take It Easy - Learning to take proper care of your aeroplane

30 The Diamond Dakota - An interesting vintage article from Bob Piper

34 Unexpected Consequence - Wartime story

38 Somebody Has To Fly The Goodyear Blimp - Getting your pilot's licence

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