Australian SportPilot Magazine

14/02/2025

At first sight, this aircraft makes you think "That thing can fly?".
But after you uncover more and more, you can't help but fall in love with the Quickie just as Mark did!

Read our feature all about Mark's decade-long project!

Building your own aircraft can be a tough and gruelling process, with hours spent in the shed or hangar riveting beyond eternity. If you set your mind to the task however, there will eventually come a…

06/02/2025

Did you miss our feature on the future of eVTOL aircraft?
This Sci-Fi tech isn't as fictional (nor as far off) as you think!

It’s time for work, but instead of reaching for the car keys, you grab your morning coffee, walk into the garage and there’s an electric aircraft waiting for you. You climb in, roll out the door and…

30/01/2025

In the year 1894, outside a small town south of Sydney, Lawrence Hargrave took flight!

Learn more about the amazing inventor with the link below -

When you think about the birth of human flight, your mind likely takes you to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with Orville and Wilbur Wright completing the first powered, heavier-than-air flight.

23/01/2025

Have you every wondered what an eclipse looks like from far above?
Barry Hendy had to find out for himself!

Satisfy your curiousity and take a read of this amazing story!
https://sportpilot.net.au/news/through-the-eye-of-an-eclipse-2/

I am not sure when I heard about the total solar eclipse that was to clip the Australian mainland on the Exmouth Peninsula. Soon though, the idea of flying through the centre, as high as possible…

15/01/2025

Read about this tucked away piece of heaven and what your next getaway could look like!

Tucked away in Victoria’s magnificent High Country lies an underrated jewel in Australia’s jam-packed crown of touring destinations. Lake Eildon is a stunning sight from its bushy shores or the deck…

08/01/2025

This surviving relic of a time in aviation long gone has stories to tell!
Learn more about the era of rotary engines with our online feature

https://sportpilot.net.au/news/give-me-a-gnome-amongst-the-gum-trees/

03/01/2025

Appreciating the development of aircraft as the decades have passed allows us to see just how far we've come. This homage to classic ultra-light aircraft is sure to remind you of the wonders of aviation!

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The past 40 years has seen RAAus explode with innovations. In those four decades, we’ve gone from humble homebuilts buzzing about their local aerodromes to factory-engineered machines capable of fast…

26/12/2024

If you've somehow missed the huge news about the new Group G category from RAAUS, big changes are coming to the world of aviation in Australia!

Check the link to read the full story -

Well, it’s almost here. By the time you’re reading this, RAAus will be only weeks away from officially launching the new Group G category. It’s a monumental step in the progression of recreational…

20/12/2024

Double the fun and twice the story!

Read all about seaplanes and Nicholas Heath's investigation using the link -> ( https://sportpilot.net.au/news/its-a-boat-its-a-plane-2/ )

Planes are fun. Boats are fun. Why not combine them and have twice as much fun? My only experience of seaplanes was a single flight in the Fiji Islands on a beaver float plane. Good fun…

11/12/2024

The unassuming Ercoupe takes the stage in this fantastic read!

Find out more about this astonishing aircraft using the link below!
-> ( https://sportpilot.net.au/news/uncovering-ercoupe )

When you heard about the approval of RAAus’ new Group G category, your mind probably raced through a quick list of aircraft you’d now be able to fly. If you’re like me, the Cessna 152…

05/12/2024

Tickets for the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast will be available starting in early 2025. Get ready for another thrilling weekend of aviation action, and stay tuned for updates!

Click the link for more details: https://sportpilot.net.au/news/pacific-airshow-2025-dates-announced/

30/06/2024

Celebrating 25 years of avionics innovation! Join at OSHKOSH for exclusive discounts and exciting product announcements!

Subscribe to stay in the know and receive the latest news and special offers!
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28/06/2024

See what makes flying Aerochute an unforgettable experience.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4r938ezf

27/05/2024

Microair Avionics is celebrating 25 years of pioneering lightweight and energy-efficient avionics solutions for General and Light Sports Aircraft!

Did you know their M760 radio, one of the world’s smallest panel-mounted VHF aircraft radios, is being used by pilots in over 20 countries?

Packed with features like an internal VOX Intercom, Dual Monitoring, Memory Sort by Name, Alpha/Numeric Display, frequency down to 108Mhz, and 99 programmable memories. And it all fits into a 57 mm (2 1/4”) instrument hole! Plus, with our custom dual-comm harnesses option, you can experience the luxury of running 2 comms seamlessly.

Here’s the cherry on top: when you purchase a new M760 RevQ, enjoy 30% Off an extended warranty! Don't miss out on this incredible offer! For 25 years, the M760 radio has been trusted by pilots worldwide. Contact Microair Avionics today!

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12/05/2024

"I think it’s fair to say that innovation doesn’t always travel in a straight line, which is arguably what makes it so exciting."

Read Nick Jones' exploration into the fascinating history of gyrocopters on the SportPilot website!

I think it’s fair to say that innovation doesn’t always travel in a straight line, which is arguably what makes it so exciting. When I first saw that this year was the centenary of the gyrocopter (aka…

05/05/2024

Tucked away in Victoria’s magnificent High Country lies an underrated jewel in Australia’s jam-packed crown of touring destinations. Lake Eildon is a stunning sight from its bushy shores or the deck of a houseboat, but from the sky this beautiful lake becomes absolutely jaw-dropping.

Tucked away in Victoria’s magnificent High Country lies an underrated jewel in Australia’s jam-packed crown of touring destinations. Lake Eildon is a stunning sight from its bushy shores or the deck…

28/04/2024

"It was a simple plan. Fly across Australia from the westernmost to the easternmost airport on the mainland."

Read about Nicholas Heath's journey Across the Guts below!

It was a simple plan. Fly across Australia from the westernmost to the easternmost airport on the mainland. Ok, so that would involve crossing the Nullarbor and the Great Victoria…

22/04/2024

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