- 31 minutesEp 208 - Aviation Awards Wrap Up, Coomalie Fly-in and Pet Hates for 2026!
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Australian Aviation Summit & Awards Wrap up
Coomalie Creek Fly in
Pacific Airshow
Plus Wet Season Seminar Announcement
And my pet hates for 2026
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au23 August 2026, 2:30 pm - 16 minutes 50 secondsEp 207 - Pitch Black Open Day, Aviation Awards & I Need Your Help
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Pitch Black Open Day Wrap up
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au2 August 2026, 2:30 pm - 21 minutes 44 secondsEp 206 - Self Study vs The Classroom
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I often get asked whether self-study is better than attending a classroom course. The answer might surprise you.
After nearly three decades of instructing and examining pilots, I've seen brilliant pilots come from both pathways... and I've also seen some pretty average ones.
The problem usually isn't how you learnt.
It's what happened after you learnt it.
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au26 July 2026, 2:30 pm - 23 minutes 48 secondsEp 205 - RAAA Convention, Cairns Flying and Exercise Pitch Black 2026
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RAAA Conference wrap up ,Flying in Cairns and Exercise Pitch Black '26, what you can expect and my tips for those visiting to enjoy the exercise.
Exercise Pitch Black website details
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au12 July 2026, 2:30 pm - 1 hour 12 minutesEp 204 - Interview with Paul Bennet
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If you’ve ever been to an airshow in Australia lately, chances are you’ve seen this man in action—pushing his Wolf Pitts to its limits, delivering precision aerobatics, displaying pristine warbirds and putting on a show with his team that leaves crowds absolutely speechless.
But behind those displays is a lifetime of work… from the early days of learning to fly, to mastering aerobatics, building one of the most impressive warbird fleets in the country, and performing on some of the biggest stages in the world—including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
We’ll talk about what really goes into an aerial display, the reality of running an airshow, and importantly, we’ll talk about legacy… flying alongside his son Jett, and what the future looks like.
This is a great conversation with a true professional of the industry.
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au28 June 2026, 2:30 pm - 30 minutes 27 secondsEp 203 - RPL Flight Test Component
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RPL Flight Test Tips and Tricks
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au7 June 2026, 2:30 pm - 27 minutes 11 secondsEp 202 - Preparing for the RPL Flight Test - Ground Component
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Do you have an RPL flight test coming up? Well you're in the right spot. The ground component can be daunting but with some preparation you can sail through with flying colours!!! Next time we will finish it off with the flight component!
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au24 May 2026, 2:30 pm - 38 minutes 48 secondsEp 201 - The Rising Costs of Aviation
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The cost of operating in Australian aviation — whether you’re a student working toward your CPL, a private pilot trying to keep current, or an operator running a training fleet — has risen sharply over the past few years. It’s not one thing. It’s everything, all at once. And for a sector that was already running on tight margins before COVID, the compounding effect of these increases is genuinely threatening the accessibility and viability of general aviation in this country.
In this episode I want to break down each of the major cost pressures, talk about what it means for operators, pilots, and students, and finish with some practical budgeting strategies for those trying to stay airborne.
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au17 May 2026, 2:30 pm - 1 hour 16 minutesEp 200 - Celebrating 200 episodes at the One Mile Brewery Darwin!!
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Well we did it!! 200 episodes is no mean feat. Thank you to everyone who has helped along the way, joined me on interviews, or just the most important part - you the audience!!! A huge thanks to all my supporters and Patrons, I couldn't do it without you!!
We had to move locations due to the weather so apologies for the noise but I trust you will enjoy the interviews with some great fellow aviators!!!
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au19 April 2026, 10:30 pm - 33 minutes 54 secondsEp 199 - GA Job Market Update, Fuel Crisis Affects and Airshow Wrap-up!
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- What’s actually happening in the job market right now
- The fuel situation — how will it affect GA?
- And I’ll finish with some highlights from my Airshow trip to NSW
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au13 April 2026, 2:30 pm - 1 hour 15 minutesEp 198 - Interview: Aaron Kaplan - Helicopter Flight Training
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Today on the show I’m delighted to be joined by Aaron Kaplan — a seasoned aviation professional with deep experience in the helicopter sector and industry advocacy. Aaron is currently the Deputy HOO with United Aero Helicopters, where he’s built his career around helicopter flight training and operational excellence.
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Podcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au15 March 2026, 2:30 pm - More Episodes? Get the App