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  • Ep 162 - IFR Circling Area Guidance - March 20 Changes
    Mar 9 2025

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    Circling approaches are one of the most dangerous manoeuvres an IFR pilot can fly, however most have never flown one in actual circling conditions before. Solid Understanding of the procedures to be followed and how to fly the aircraft safely are prudent – day or night! In this episode, I review the whole process including the upcoming changes to the AIP published late March soon.

    AIC H09/25


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    24 mins
  • Ep 161 - What do Holding Points Really Mean?
    Mar 2 2025

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    The holding point. Sometimes a single yellow solid and dashed line, sometimes a double. There could be flashing lights, stop bars, taxiway signage, or painted markings. Some airports there’s nothing at all! But what do they actually mean, and why is failing to understand or respect them so dangerous?

    We’re also going to talk about what it really means when a pilot reports "ready" for departure.

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    24 mins
  • Ep 160 - Training Vs Experience
    Feb 23 2025

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    Mayday, mayday, mayday! It’s the call every pilot hopes they never have to make. But when things go wrong, no matter what you’re flying, your training, knowledge, and experience are all that stand between you and possible disaster. Will you rise to the challenge—or become another cautionary tale? And when the dust settles, how will the world judge your actions? Today, we’re talking about the fine line between training and real-world experience… and why pilots should think twice before casting judgment on their peers.

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    20 mins
  • Ep 159 - DC3 Adventure Update and GA Transition Course - Do You Need It?
    Feb 16 2025

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    I had the privilege of helping fly a DC3 from New Zealand to Australia!! I address some of your questions here!!

    Plus what is the GA Transition Course all about? Do you need it??

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    19 mins
  • Ep 158 - Decision Making and Why Pilot's are Currently Struggling with Making Them
    Feb 2 2025

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    Joining me will be two experienced instructors now airline pilots to discuss a growing concern in flight training—students & pilots struggling with decision-making. We’ll explore why this is happening, how instructors can better nurture decision-making skills, and what general aviation pilots can learn from techniques used in the airline world!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep 157 - Aviation Careers for Over 40's, Choosing the Right Headset, Beneficial Hour Building and Top End Hiring Update
    Jan 26 2025

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    Changing careers into aviation after 40,
    Choosing the right headset for flight training,
    Building hours effectively and I’ll give you an update on recruitment movements in Darwin.

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    24 mins
  • Ep 156 - Safety Culture in Flying Operations
    Jan 19 2025

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    We’ve all seen operations manuals, standard operating procedures, and safety management systems (or SMS). These frameworks are the backbone of how we’re supposed to operate. They provide clarity, ensure consistency, and most importantly, protect lives. But here’s the challenge: what happens when these systems are not supported, followed, or enforced? What happens when an organization says all the right things on paper but does the opposite in practice?

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    25 mins
  • Ep 155 - Building Resilience in Pilots
    Jan 5 2025

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    No matter how hard we try, or how much we prepare, sometimes things just don’t go our way. Whether its attempting a flight test, trying to land in a crosswind or secure that first job, disappointment can make it hard to stay in a good mindset to get the job done. In this episode I’ll talk about the tings that can go wrong, and ways to establish resilience and respond to these setbacks to achieve success.

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    19 mins