Australian Aviation Podcast Network

On today's episode we have an interview with Brett Anderson from Anderson Aviation. We are also joined by his New Zealand counter part Martin Henton as well as John Rathmell from the United States. We met up at the Annual celebration of Aviation which was held at Rylstone Aerodrome Airpark which is about 40 minutes to an hour of flying time from Bankstown airport in NSW. Brett, Martin and John are all distributors of Bristell Aircraft and we discuss what makes these beautiful looking planes so special. To find out more about Bristell visit: https://andersonaviation.com.au/ Today's podcast is brought to you by https://homeofaviation.com

Today on the podcast we are joined by Captain Geoff Hay. Like many of us Geoff had a fulfilling career prior to becoming a full time aviator. Geoff trained and practised as a nurse and he has worked extensively in the operating theatre. Recently Geoff released his first book on Human Factors called "Ladies and Gentlemen this is your Surgeon speaking" Its a creative title and the book takes a look at modern day pilot training, particularly in the area of 'Human Factors' or the science of 'why we do what we do.' Geoff examines how humans perform under stress in terms of decision making, teamwork, leadership, situational awareness and communication? Purchase on Amazon: amzn.to/2VXV2cR Purchase on Booktopia: bit.ly/2EqkSLW Connect with Geoff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-hay-67622096/

Well it's airshow time again and this time we headed to the Wings Over Illawarra airshow located Wollongong Airport just an hour south of Sydney. We were treated to some impressive aerobatics and handling displays from Paul Bennett in his Wolf Pitts Pro as well as the Sky Aces team. Matt Hall was also at the show flying in his Extra as well as part of the Mustang formation display which didn't disappoint. Speaking of warbirds, there was a wide variety of on display. There was Spitfires, the Hurricane, Kittyhawks a Sabre and more. I can't help but think that we are really spoilt here in Australia with such a diverse array of flying warbirds available to please the crowds. The ADF, who are always a big supporter of the Wings Over Illawarra airshow, also put on some fantastic displays. There was a great formation display with the new PC21s in the Roulettes colours. As you probably know there is a transition period as the PC21s take over the PC9s and crowds can expect a new Roulettes display later this year once all of the team are properly qualified and their work ups complete. What we did see at the airshow was a faster and much louder display and you could really see the difference in performance compared with the PC9s that we have all become so familiar with. The best way I can describe the PC21 demo is it is a beefed up version of the PC9s and was a real pleasure to watch. The other Air Force assets in attendance and that flew displays were the Spartan, the Herc a C17 a P8 Posiden and the Hawk 127. The navy also showcased the Seahawk and there was a Tipan on display which seemed to be a real favourite for all the kids! Here at Australian Aviation we are lucky to get insider access to all the wonderful people behind the show and it was a pleasure to catch up with many familiar faces and meet and speak with some new ones as well. Before we get into the podcast I just want to give a big shout out and huge thank you to the RAAF PR team who were so helpful and gracious in organising the ADF members who were very busy throughout. We also appreciate the amazing incockpit video from both the PC21s and the Hawk, so a big thanks to the RAAF and the ADF folks that helped us out. Ok lets get into the interviews and we'll kick it off with none other than Matt Hall.

today on the show I'm joined by Arron Mathis. Aaron is a line captain on the CRJ 200 / 700 and 900 and He works for PSA Airlines which is a wholey owned subsidiary of American Airlines. We enjoyed a wide ranging interview and discussed his progression into the airlines. the state of the industry in the US and what it means to him to have the job that he always dreamed about. I wanted to record this podcast to give our listeners and viewers a real world real time view of the aviation industry in the US. If you're a pilot early on in your career and have thought of going to the US to see if you can build your hours or kick off your airline career then I think you're really going to love what Aaron has to say about it all. Today's show is brought to you by the https://homeofaviation.com Here at Australian Aviation we recognise that we are the hub for industry news and wanted to share our website and social traffic back with the industry to help them to find more customers so we have been working hard behind the scenes and have created a brand new initiative called the home of aviation. Today's show is brought to you by: https://homeofaviation.com Get your AA Sub here: https://australianaviation.com.au/subscribe-2/ Follow Aaron on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/aaaronair/ Learn more about PSA Airlines here: https://www.psaairlines.com/

We sat down with FLTLT John Tauschke and discussed his 27-year career in the Royal Australian Airforce as a pilot of the VIP jets in 35 SQN, flying the DHC-4 Caribou, the PC-9 and the transition to the PC-21. We also discussed the last magic carpet ride for the PC-9 and what the transition to the new era of training and training aids with the PC-21 means for the RAAF. To learn more about a job in the ADF as a pilot visit: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/ or call 13 19 01

Fast cars and military machines seem to go together really well especially when it is Formula-1 weekend in Melbourne. Listen in as we speak with the demo pilots flying the C17 the F18 and an engineer who is along with the MH60R. To find out more about a career in the ADF visit: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/ or call 13 19 01.

Day-5 of the Avalon Airshow saw some more amazing flying displays with thousands of people filing through the gates to get their fix of aviation. This is the last podcast in the Avalon Airshow series. We ended with a bang with the Commanding Officers of 1 SQN 2 OCU and 3 SQN. It was a fantastic conversation and I was joined by my co host, who is also a former fighter pilot Christian Boucousis. Enjoy the interview and don't forget to subscribe and share the show.

Its day-4 of the Avalon Airshow and the final morning of the trade show. The gates will open at 2pm to the general public and the flying displays kick off shortly after. Even though it was a much shorter day we still managed to sit down with several podcast guests including the Lieut Col Kieran Joyce who is in charge of the Army Unmanned Aerial Systems. I also sat down with the world champion drone racer Tom Matta. Listen in to the interviews and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast via your favourite podcasting app and most of all don't forget to share it around your network.

Day-3 of the Avalon Airshow has been a lot bigger than the previous 2 with many more people filing through the gates. We saw some amazing flying displays from the F-35 Lightning and the USAF F-22 Raptor and at the end of the F-35 demo the 2 jets formed up and gave us a couple of amazing passes and 1st time photo opportunities. Later in the day a global hawk arrived from Guam. It landed perfectly, taxied in and it was parked up down the far end of the aerodrome on display. In terms of podcasts I sat down with another 6 guests including Dick Smith to talk about MH370 as well as Neale Prescott ad Ray Cage from Lockheed Martin Australia. Listen to the interviews and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it around your network. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-au/index.html https://www.raytheon.com/au https://www.cubic.com/ https://www.thedecisivepoint.com.au/

Its day 2 of the Avalon airshow and boy oh boy its been a big one with some really big announcements especially for the Australian defence industry. Earlier today, the 27th of February 2019 defence minister Christoper Pyne revealed the existence of the first high performing military aircraft to be designed and developed in Australia in more than 6 decades. The ATS or the Air Power Teaming System is designed and developed by the Boeing Phantom Works Australian team. It is a fighter sized autonomous and unmanned system designed to operate with manned systems as a loyal wingman. Also announced today was the largest ever drone order in history for STEM related drones. We sat down with Jack Cullen from JAR Aerospace to discuss what it means for his business and the future development of the Australian Air Force Cadets. I sat down with 7 guests including Air Commodore Phil Gordon who is the commander of the Air Warfare Centre as well as Carley Scott from Equatorial Launch Australia who are building Australia's first space port.

The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition is one of Asia-Pacific's most prestigious aviation and aerospace events and the most comprehensive aviation, aerospace and defence exposition in the southern hemisphere. The team at Australian Aviation have been working hard covering the event, writing the show dailies and reporting on all of the announcements. We sat down with Andrew McLaughlin, Mark Jessop and Lea Vesic to discuss what the airshow means to them and what to expect over the coming week. You can connect with the guests below below: W: https://www.adbr.com.au E: [email protected] Insta: markjphoto LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leavesic/

In Part 3 of "Clear the Air" we discuss the mistakes that people make in their job interviews. Listen in as Kirsty Ferguson from Pinstripe Solutions explains how to manage the expectations in the interview, how to gain an edge over the other applicants and exactly what you can do as an applicant that will give you the best chance of success. https://www.pinstripesolutions.com/

In Part 2 of "Clear the Air" we speak with Kirsty Ferguson and discuss the interview process that people going for their first airline jobs have to go through. Listen in as Kirsty explains how the process works, what to expect and how you can gain a competitive edge over the other applicants. https://www.pinstripesolutions.com/

On part 1 of "Clear the Air" we discuss the pilot shortage with Kirsty Ferguson from Pinstripe Solutions. Is there really a shortage of people or is a shortage of skills and experience or is it both? Kirsty is an industry insider with a deep understanding of what it takes to help candidates achieve their first airline job. Listen in as she explains her view of the industry. https://www.pinstripesolutions.com/

Welcome to the final Australian Aviation podcast for 2018. On today's show, we take a look back at the year that was with 3 guests. Hearing 3 different perspectives from 3 very different segments of the aviation industry is really interesting and it's great to hear about the positive outlook for 2019 that all of our guests have. We spoke with: Rob Hibberd from Airborne Australia. Rob gives us a great perspective from the microlight, ultralight and gyro side of aviation. He also shares a little of how manufacturing and exports are tracking for Airborne Australia. Next up is Nicholas Christie from Sport Aircraft Sales. Nicholas has his finger well on the pulse of what people are buying and selling and also gives a really great insight into the status of the industry only this time from a buying and selling perspective. Finally, we have Michael Linke who is the CEO of RAAus. As the RAAus membership base grows Michael shares a look back at 2018 and what to expect for 2019. It's been a huge year for all aviation sectors. What was your favourite and most memorable moment? Let's kick it off with Rob Hibberd from Airborne Australia.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Captain Michelle Huntington.Michelle is a 737-800 pilot who flies with Virgin Australia. Here at Australian Aviation, we were lucky enough to spend the day with her while we were filming a feature on the day in the life of a Virgin Australia airline pilot. Like many career aviators, Michelle started out as an instructor and her first airline job was with Rex flying the SAAB 340. Michelle was a latecomer to aviation and accelerated her way through the learning process achieving her ATPL in just 12 months. Talk about working hard for it! There are some funny stories in this interview, and I'm sure that you'll agree that strapping a 7-year old Michelle to a Mirage and taking her out for some aeros and low levels makes for some interesting first memories of aviation as a young person. It was a pleasure to have her on the show, and for all of those folks out there that follow us in social media keep your eye out in Facebook for the feature video coming up shortly. Please help me in welcoming Captain Michelle Huntington.

We were joined on the Australian Aviation podcast by Mark Robinson from Frequentis. Mark is a 20 year veteran of both the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. In his military career as an air traffic controller, Mark was lucky enough to be deployed several times including to the conflict in Bosnia in the 1990s on the HMS Ark Royal. Mark also deploy a couple of times over in the sand pit in Iraq. Mark is the lead Business Development manager for the Australia NZ region for Frequentis. His involvement in the business is quite broad however today's podcast has a focus on Remote Virtual Towers and Aeronautical Information Management solutions. It's fascinating to hear about the evolution of technology in this space. Listen in as Mark shares a snapshot of what the future of ATC looks like.

We were joined on the Australian Aviation podcast by Michel Verheem. In 2007 Michel was on a landmark personal development course and he was tasked with setting up a community event. After a series of things not playing out the way that he wanted for his original idea, he decided that organising an aviation-based event for sick and underprivileged kids was the way to go. As you listen to Michel's story, I think you will agree, that he really did underestimate the strength of the Australian Aviation community. When the local Aero Clubs and pilots heard all about the event they rallied behind the cause and the first Fun Flight was borne. Fast forward to today and thousands of kids have been take for their first flight in a light plane and in many cases their first flight ever. Aero Clubs, aircraft owners and pilots all across the country have supported the cause over the years and Fun Flight has brought a lot of joy to both the children and parents alike. I was also lucky enough to speak with Julia Sawer whose son Blair suffers from cerebral palsy. Blair and his family live near Warnervale airport in NSW and he loves nothing more that spotting all the GA movements nearby, so when he was given the opportunity to fly with Fun Flight it really was a dream come true for him. Listen in as both Michel and Julia talk about their experience.

Today we are joined on the Australian Aviation podcast bu Steve Hui from iFly Flat. Now you might have a credit card in your wallet or purse that has a frequent flyer program associated with it but do you really know the fine print. Do you understand the ins and outs of redeeming the points and actually using them for flights. Well if you've ever amassed enough points to actually qualify for a flight you might find that it is actually quite hard to find one because only so many seats per flight are allocated to frequent flyers. It's not that you can't redeem points, you might find it really difficult to find a flight where you can actually use them at the time you want to use them going to the place you want to travel. On top of all of that it is very time consuming to search for the flights and you really do need to know where to look for them. Listen in as Steve shares with us how iFly Flat helps consumers make the most of their frequent flyer points and exactly how they can maximise the opportunities that they present.

We were joined on the Australian Aviation podcast by Lee de Winton who is the chief executive of Sydney Metro Airports which encompasses both Bankstown and Camden airports. de Willton started out in the Royal Navy as a radar plotter and eventually went on to earn a commission and become a fully qualified Air Traffic Controller both in the Royal Navy and eventually in the RAAF. Here in the Sydney basin there is a lot happening with the development of the new Western Sydney Airport and now with the release of the master plan for Bankstown Airport, so it was timely to catch up with de Wilton to discuss what the master plan means, what we can expect for the future and how the community can offer feedback and get involved. Listen in as de Wilton shares with us what we can expect from the master plan and what the future holds for Australia's largest and busiest general aviation airport. If you'd like to offer some feedback on the master plan you can do so by: Visiting: https://www.sydneymetroairports.com.au Emailing: [email protected] Writing to: PO BOX 6450 Wetherill Park NSW 1851

We were joined on the Australian Aviation podcast by Ted Ingling who is Program General Manager for the GE9X. Ted started out life as a car mechanic and moved onto engineering and ultimately into aviation. He's worked at GE for more than 38 years and has seen incredible development and innovation throughout that time. The G9X is the biggest, most powerful and most fuel efficient engine ever created by GE. The technology, skill and manpower that goes into creating a project such as this is truly inspirational. The G9X has completed 2 of its 3 critical milestones which are static testing and the initial flight testing. The final milestone is marrying the engine to the new 777X airframe which will happen very soon indeed. Listen in as Ted shares his deep knowledge in a simple and easy to understand manner on the most exciting engine project in GE's history.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Graham Millett who is the CEO of the new Western Sydney Airport. As listeners you would know it has been a very long road to breaking ground on the Badgerys Creek location. In fact a second the second Sydney airport was first flagged in the 1940's. It was talked about, planned and then shelved by a succession of politicians and their governments. After facing the worst possible headlines and statements from politicians and journalists such as 'The second airport will never be built' and 'Sydney doesn't need a second airport' ground was finally broken on September 24th 2018 and construction began on the much needed second Sydney airport began. As you can appreciate this is a massive infrastructure project and new airports like these don't come around often. In fact, it is not described as once in a lifetime but more as a once in a hundred years type project. The roads, the rail and the drone planning coupled alongside the Aerotropolis is incredible, and the jobs that are created as a result can only be a good thing for the NSW economy. Listen in as Graham gives us some background to the project and how we can expect it to roll out initially when it opens in 2026 and what the future looks like all the way out into the 2080's.

On today's show we celebrate a milestone with one of Australia's most successful aviation business Jabiru. 2018 marks 30-years since Jabiru was conceived and we are joined by the founder Rodney Stiff. With a background in farm machinery Rodney took his passion for engineering into aviation. The original design for the planes was built around an Italian engine however shortly after getting the prototypes under way and the production happening the company that manufactured the engines shut up shop. Rodney and his team now had to innovate more than ever before. Not only were they manufacturing planes, they now decided that they were also going to be in the aircraft engine business. Like all companies Jabiru came from the humble beginnings from the family garage to ultimately take on the world of aviation with their range of aircraft and aircraft engines. Listen in as Rodney shares some funny tales of being stuck on a remote Queensland island and what its like to build a plane, get it certified and then to manage and grow a successful Aviation business.

Warbirds Downunder 2018 was held at Temora on the 12th and 13th of October 2018. To all the people and volunteers behind the scenes we thank you for putting on such a wonderful show and I know the aviation community and the public are looking forward to the next one in 2020. Here at Australian Aviation we were lucky enough to spend the day there on Friday the 12th and we took some time to meet and speak with some of the display pilots and the people that make this great airshow possible. Warbirds Downunder isn't like any other regular airshow, the beautifully restored aircraft evoke a deep passion for aviation that bring us all together. For many of us our interest and love of aviation started with a picture of a spitfire or a mustang and as I'm sure you'll agree, there are not to many things better than hearing and seeing one of those aircraft in action. Take a listen as even the most senior and seasoned display pilots are excited and moved by the wonderfully restored machines at Warbirds Downunder.

On today's show we are joined by one of the Royal Australian Air Force's most experienced combat pilots, SQNLDR Phil Eldridge. Phil is the Executive Officer of number 2OCU, he's a qualified Fighter Combat Instructor and has almost 30-years of air force experience. With 2 operational tours in the middle east and an absolute love of flying he is one of the RAAF's demonstration pilots for the classic version of the F18. The next chance that you'll get to see Phil and the F18 demonstration will be at the Temora airshow warbirds downunder on Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th of October 2018. Listen in as Phil shares his passion for aviation and what its like to take the F18 out as a demonstration pilot. If you get the opportunity to come out to Temora make sure you pop over and say hi to him and don't forget to have a chat with all of the support crew as well, without them none of the cool demos we get to watch can happen. If you have a question about the Temora Airshow you can visit warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.au for more information Now if you haven't already got the latest edition of Australian Aviation you can pick one up at your newsagent today. And you might have noticed that we have changed the way that our subscriptions work on our website. You can now choose the type of membership you are seeking and you can have it delivered as an electronic copy only or as both an electronic and hard copy of the magazine. We also have some fantastic deals and are now combining them with Aviator magazine as well. Just visit australianaviation.com.au/members to find out more about the significant savings you can make when you become a member.

On this podcast we are joined by Roulette #4 and Roulette #7 from the Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic display team The Roulettes. The next event for the Roulettes is the Temora Airshow, Warbirds Downunder which is coming up on Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th of October 2018. It will be the last time that the public will be able to see the Roulettes in the PC9 at Temora so we encourage you to come on out to the airshow and watch their amazing display at the opening of both days. As many of the listeners would know the PC9 is coming to the end of its service life with the Roulettes and we discuss the transition to the PC21, the differences between the types and the new faster and louder displays that will be seen. Both Scott and Daniel also give us a great insight to what it's like to be a pilot in the RAAF, the different and interesting aircraft types they have flown as well as the fantastic job opportunities within the Royal Australian Air Force. If you get the opportunity to come out the the Temora Airshow, or you're at any other airshow they are at, make sure you pop over and say hi to both Scott and Dan. https://www.airforce.gov.au/displays/air-force-roulettes https://warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.au/

On this show we sat down with Lea Vesic from Women In Aviation International. Lea's a passionate and pragmatic aviation professional. She is a fully qualified instrument rated commercial pilot and holds a diploma of aviation management. Now, as you would know, there are many career paths that a person can talk, and many are dominated by men and aviation is certainly one of these industries. Lea's is a strong advocate for gender parity in the workplace and her work with the Australian Chapter of Women in Aviation International is going a very long way to making this happen sooner rather than later. WAI is a national volunteer run not for profit that has been established to provide networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for young girls and women who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. It's my pleasure to be speaking with Lea who is working hard to spread the word that women can do it just as well in aviation as men can. https://waiaustralia.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leavesic/

We sat down with Peter Harper who is the General Manager for the Temora Aviation Museum. Peter is one of the key people responsible for organising the Warbirds Downunder Airshow for 2018. Now if you're not familiar with the airshow, it's the largest gathering of warbirds in Australia and is also heavily supported by the RAAF as well. There will be a huge variety of aircraft both flying and on static display. They include everything from spitfires, to mustangs, a hurricane, F-18's, Hawks, a C17 and much more. Of course a show like this couldn't be put on without the support of all of the passionate volunteers, so if you are one of those people, we thank you for all you do to make this happen. The airshow runs on the 12th and 13th of October and the gates open at midday on the Friday. There is is a jam packed flying schedule for all to enjoy on the Saturday and plenty of activities in the wonderful town of Temora throughout the whole weekend. Listen in as Peter previews the show and what you can expect when you visit Warbirds Downunder 2018. https://warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.au/

We caught up with Matt Hall and discussed all things Red Bull Air Race after coming off the back of a 3rd place in Wiener Neustadt in Austria. Matt is positioned in 2nd place in the championship only 6 points behind Martin Sonka. There has been 3 races since we last spoke with Matt on the Australian Aviation podcast and we talked about the results in Budapest, Russia and of course the most recent race in Austria. Matt also spoke about AirVenture flying the Mustang and spitfire as well as the upcoming Airshow at Temora, Warbirds Downunder. If you're a fan of the Red Bull Air Race you'll know that it is building to a thrilling climax with just 2 races left to go in the United States. Listen in as Matt shares his approach to winning the 2018 Red Bull Air Race Champion.

We sat down with Dr Jeremy Robertson to discuss his career as an international airline pilot and as a medical doctor. Prior to training as a doctor, Jeremy enjoyed a 12-year career in aviation but the rug was pulled from under him just as his career was hitting a higher gear. Jeremy's career path into aviation was fairly typical: He learnt to fly, then completing his CPL, Instructors rating his MECIFR rating as well as his ATP subjects all at the UNSW. His first first job upon completion of all that training was as an instructor at the UNSW and after about a year working there he was off to work in the Kimberly in north western Australia as a charter pilot. A year of charter flying in some of the most remote locations on the planet were invaluable and after logging the hours that he needed, Jeremy applied to the Qantas, made the cut and his airline career began. Travelling the world as an international airline pilot was the career that he always dreamed of and over time Jeremy became a highly experienced airline pilot qualified on both the 747 and the 767. It's probably safe to say that most people that are pilots have a deep passion for aviation in one way or another. It's a little bit more than a just job and even though that may fade with time, it never truly goes away. It's the same for Jeremy, he's deeply passionate about aviation, but one day that all came undone and his career as a pilot was completely over when his class 1 medical was cancelled. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and how we deal with these and how we choose to react is a measure of our true character. Ask yourself: What would you do if your medical was cancelled? I know for me it would be devastating if I couldn't fly again. As you listen into this podcast, I'm sure you'll agree that Jeremy's story is one of grit and determination to get back in the saddle and to make a difference to aviation and give back to the community at the same time. I'm excited he's here to share his story so please help me in welcoming Dr Jeremy Robertson. https://aeromed.net.au/

Its Air Venture 2018 time and it's the great Aussie Fly In. We visited the show on Friday the 21st Sept and met a few of the people behind this wonderful annual event. https://airventureaustralia.com.au

Today represents a significant milestone in aviation in Australia and particularly for Qantas. It was 10-years ago that Qantas took off on its maiden flight from Toulouse in France to Australia in it's very first Airbus A380. After an 8-year wait, the aircraft represented a monumental milestone in the history of Qantas and also for Aviation in Australia. Airbus first conceived the aircraft back in 1991 and Qantas placed its order in 2001. And on the 19th of September 2008 the first A380 was handed over to Qantas and it began its journey back to Australia the following day to arrive on the 21st of September 2008. Today I'm joined on the podcast by Gerard Frawley and Jordan Chong both from Australian Aviation. Listen in as Gerard and Jordan reflect on that first flight, how the aircraft forever changed the aviation landscape and how it set a new benchmark for passenger comfort. The 10-year anniversary of the Qantas A380 is a reminder of just how far we have come in aviation and it also helps us to look forward to an ever more exciting future. http://australianaviation.com.au/2018/09/tbt-worth-the-wait-the-qantas-a380-era-begins/

Liam Morey is just 16-years old and is attempting to break the Guinness World record to be the youngest person to circumnavigate Australia unassisted and on his own in a plane. The trip has taken him to the most eastern, northern, western and southern parts of Australia which is a requirement of the record attempt. With the help of his sponsors and his Bristell aircraft Liam is well on his way to breaking that record. I caught up with Liam while he was in Bathurst preparing for the final stages of his flight. With just a few legs of the trip left he reflected on the trip, the record attempt, its meaning and his key message that aviation is accessible to everyone. As you listen in you will forget that Liam is just 16-years old, I know I did when I was talking to him. He is a skilled and passionate aviator and I'm excited to share his story with you today. http://www.teenaroundoz.com/ https://www.andersonaviation.com.au/ https://www.spidertracks.com/

We were joined on the podcast by Shannon and Stephen from Outback Aviators. Both Stephen and Shannon are passionate pilots and both were looking for a little adventure when Stephen came across the Outback Air Race and decided then and there that he needed to be part of it! The outback air race only comes around every 3 years and is a GPS based navigation time trial that takes participants through some of the most remote parts of Australia. Stephen and Shannon hand only 2-3 months to make a plan, find a plane, gather their sponsors and organise their personal lives. With some good old fashioned hard work, some deep determination and some modern day hustle they managed to put it together but on launch day they had to make a go or no go decision in a 40 knot gusting crosswind. Listen in as they share their story, their background and some of the decisions and human factors that played such a large role in their trip. The air race took them in their Sling 2 from Brisbane to Broome and back. I'm excited they're here so please help me in welcoming Shannon and Stephen.

Tim Frankel has enjoyed an enviable career as a helicopter pilot. He began his career in the British Army and after 10 years transferred to the Australian Army. Over that time Tim has flown many types including the Squirrel, the Lynx, Blackhawk and the AW139. Tim is a highly experienced pilot with operational experience in the Balkans, Timor-Leste, Pakistan and now on a daily basis as an EMS pilot for Toll Air Ambulance working out of the Sydney base. Listen in as Tim shares his story and we discuss 40-years since the Blackhawk was introduced into operational service.

Today we are joined by Chris Smyth from Inflighto. Inflighto is the most sophisticated inflight entertainment and moving-map app available. It was created by pilots for airline passengers. Inflighto is a moving-map with a difference. No other in-flight app has Inflighto's detailed maps, exclusive features and premium content. It's designed for use onboard airlines with internet-connected in-flight Wi-Fi. Listen in as Chris describes how you can heighten and enhance your flight experience as an airline passenger. http://www.inflighto.com/

On today's show our guest is Vincent Aiello, call sign Jell-O Vincent is a 25-year veteran of the United States Navy and is a qualified Top Gun instructor. His career as a naval aviator took him all over the world and he enjoyed several operational deployments including to the Persian Gulf for Operation Southern Watch in the late 1990's. Vincent is rated on several types including the A-4 Skyhawk, the Classic Hornet, the Super Hornet the F-16 the Boeing 717 and soon the 757. If you've never heard the story of getting carrier qualified and what it's like to take a lap around the boat then you're in for a real treat on this podcast. Outside of aviation Vincent resides in San Diego with his wife and 2 sons and keeps busy with his job as an airline pilot and the host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast. Vincent's passion for naval aviation is infectious and it's my pleasure to be able to share his stories with you. I'm excited he's here so please help me in welcoming Vincent Aiello. https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/

On today's show I'm joined by Greg Maiden and Aaron Jones from Boeing Defence Australia. Greg recently achieved an incredible milestone in his aviation career as the first aircrew member to achieve 4000 hours on the CH-47 Chinook. Greg always had an interest in aviation and his career in the Army began in 1990 as an avionics technician. He first encountered the CH-47 Chinook in 1994 when he was amongst the first members of the Australian Defence Force to be trained on the aircraft in the United States. Fast forward to 1999 and Greg's career in aircrew began. Greg was lucky enough in his career to undertake multiple international and Australian deployments which included several tours in Afghanistan. Greg is now an integral part of the School of Army Aviation with Boeing Defence Australia's Army Aviation Training and Training Support program He looks likely to retain his record stating that he plans to remain flying until he is forced to retire. As you would know, the ADF could not, and does not operate in isolation. It's supported by thousands of passionate people in the defence industry. Today I'm also joined by Aaron Jones. Aaron is a Senior Manager of the Sustainment Support Group for the CH-47. He's responsible for the support of Chinook maintenance and training in Australia and he looks after the close working relationship that Boeing has with the Australian Defence Force. Hosted & Produced by Robert Brus (C) 2018 Aviator Media Pty Ltd https://www.australianaviation.com.au

For so many people who learned how to fly, life gets in the way and puts the career or hobby on hold for an extended time. When time comes to get back in the cockpit, the challenge becomes one of polishing up those old, rusty skills again, and gaining confidence and proficiency. So what considerations should a rusty pilot make when looking to re-gain currency? Steve is joined by Chritian Bocousis, Owen Zupp and Paul "Simmo" Simmons in a roundtable discussion that covers many aspects of this often challenging issue. -- Steve Visscher - Producer (C) 2018 Aviator Media Pty Ltd australianaviation.com.au

Australia's Red Bull Air Racer, and former RAAF Hornet pilot Matt Hall joins us to talk about his recent success at the Red Bull Air Race. Matt took first place in round 2 in Cannes, France, and again in round 3 in Chiba, Japan. Matt currently sits at the top of the Red Bull Air Race table, sharing equal first place with American Michael Goulian. Image credit - Balazs Gardi/Red Bull Content Pool

In our third podcast episode we talk to Cathay Pacific head of flight technical services David Lohse about the flight test acceptance process when an airline takes delivery of a new aircraft, and chat to ex Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot, Red Bull Air Racer and new Australian Aviation contributor Matt Hall.

Is there a pilot shortage in Australia? In our second podcast episode we talk to aviation recruitment specialist Kirsty Ferguson of Pinstripe Solutions and AOPA Australia executive director Ben Morgan about pilot training and recruitment, while long-time Australian Aviation contributor and airline pilot Owen Zupp discusses his experiences flying the RAAF's new Pilatus PC-21.

In the first edition of Australian Aviation Radio, we talk to the magazine's new owner Christian "Boo" Boucousis & editor Gerard Frawley about the brand's transition into digital. Boo also talks about his former career as a fast jet pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force. We also speak with managing editor of our sister publication, Australian Defence Business Review, Andrew McLaughlin, about current issues in local military aviation, including the F-35 program.