GST is ALL GO
Starting this month is the new tax system for OZ
Also starting this month is the new introduction page for AirCentre News viewers
The original "News" home page now has some animated signs and images and after a few seconds
you will be directed to the News Index page automatically
On automation:- the new Cirrus arrived at Archerfield on Sunday
afternoon (refer June '00 Week Four) after an uneventful flight from the USA -
the new "automation" part of this machine is the single power control lever that replaces both the throttle and
propeller pitch levers that are necessary for just about all of the other piston powered aircraft fitted with
variable pitch propellers
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 The images on this page depict the SR20 taxing after arrival in front
of the large welcoming crowd outside the Sunland Aviation
hangar and then shutting down
Click
HERE for the Cirrus news release on the delivery flight
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News Desk Observation
It was 24 years ago when the first of the Grumman Tigers sold in OZ was
delivered to its new owner here on this airfield
It was a similar situation with the SR20 arrival - including the celebratory
champagne - with 30+ eager aviators keen to see the very latest in touring light aircraft
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In Other News
CASA Blasted
Local aviation identity and aeronautical engineer - Bill Whitney - gave
CASA a blast in the widely read Brisbane's Courier Mail with
a "Letters to the Editor" article on June 21 '00
Click HERE for a text copy of the letter and
HERE to view a 263k "home movie" of Bill
Bill is the aeronautical engineer responsible for such aircraft as the
Australian LightWing - the "Smithy 1000 Skies Movie"
Bristol Tourer remake - the remade Vickers Vimy and numerous other aircraft and
modifications that require "stamping" (of approval) by Bill
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Is it Renewal Time for Light Aircraft here in OZ?
Overseas reports have the light aircraft undergoing a revival and experiencing expanding
production and interest
All manufacturers have order books full to capacity - check out
Cessna Aircraft -
Piper Aircraft -
Mooney Aircraft (flash 4 web page) -
and the Cirrus Web Site where about 500 aircraft orders are
waiting for a production slot!
One non-aviation magazine sees a bright future for light aircraft:- click
HERE for a recent and interesting
article on light aircraft of the future by the New York based Popular Science magazine
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