Central West Flying News & Media Releases

Sport Pilot Magazine - February issue

17 January, 2012
Watch for the article on young fliers at Central West Flying in the February edition of Sport Pilot magazine...

7755 returns with 2 Axis Auto Pilot Fitted

30 May, 2011
Our trusty Jabiru J230, 7755 has returned from Mildura with a new Dynon AP74 autopilot installed.

The autopilot fitted includes both heading and altitude holds. This will make those long cross country flights more enjoyable for everyone. Please note that there are operating limits to this …
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Flying Scholarship Winner completes Pilot Licence

28 February, 2011
Winner of the Central West Flying - Bathurst Aero Club 2010 Pilot Scholarship, John Downey, has completed his flight training and is now a fully licensed pilot.

17 year old John, from Rockley and a student of St Stanislaus’ College, is one of the youngest licensed pilots in the region …
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Central West Flying Orders NEW Jabiru J170

1 February, 2011
Thanks to popular demand of students, Central West Flying has ordered a new Jabiru J170.

We expect to take delivery of this new aircraft late February, early March.

The Jabiru J170 will provide students and licenced pilots with improved climb performance, increased MTOW and use …
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