<p>Join me, Trent Robinson, an experienced Head of Operations, flight examiner, and charter pilot with over 26 years of experience, as we delve into the fascinating world of aviation. Based in Darwin, Australia, this podcast is designed for aviators of all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. While our discussions have an Australian focus, the insights and knowledge shared are applicable to aviators worldwide.<br><br></p><p>Expect a variety of content, including insider tips, discussions on flight training and safety, advice for flight tests, in-depth explorations of aviation theory and regulations and engaging conversations with special guests. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting your aviation journey, there's something here for you.<br><br></p><p>Don't miss out on valuable insights and entertaining discussions – subscribe today! Stay connected by reaching out to me via email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or find me on Instagram and Facebook by searching for Trent Robinson Aviation.<br><br>Theme music by Audionautix.com</p>
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Every flight instructor has faced the same moment.
You see a student starting to unravel. Directional control is slipping, workload is climbing, and things are heading in the wrong direction. Instinct kicks in — you reach for the controls to “help”.
That moment — the decision to assist rather than decisively take over — sits at the centre of a recent Australian court case that ended in a training aircraft crash, the loss of a student’s flying career, and almost $800,000 in damages awarded against a flight training organisation.
This case should make every instructor and operator pause and reflect.
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I’ve been asking pilots a simple question: how well did your training actually prepare you for real-world flying?
The answers have been confronting. Not because they’re emotional — but because they’re consistent.
This episode isn’t about naming names. It’s about listening to what students are telling us, identifying the patterns, and asking whether we’re truly training pilots… or just getting them through tests.
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Today we’re going to break down what CFIT and LOC-I actually mean, why they’re still such a stubborn problem, what the leading causes look like across airlines, helicopters, and general aviation, and how we train to mitigate them — including the tricky bit: risk versus reward in training, and where simulators genuinely move the needle.
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Back in 2023 I spoke with our guests UPRT Australia's Shane Tobin and Jeremy Miller about UPRT training as a whole. Today we are going to talk specifically about stalling and stalling accidents, and the differences from the Day VFR Syllabus and the current Part 61 MOS and instructors understanding.
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I recap my Broome trip, Answer your questions plus an Exercise Pitch Black update for 2026 and your chance to win 1 of 10 free digital logbooks!
GELP vs AELP
Which Pathway is best for you?
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In this episode we’re talking about something a little closer to home: Tropical Cyclone Fina, which has just passed through Darwin Nov 22nd.
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Who can certify a logbook?
RPL endorsements
Best tips for CPL hour building
And a few questions about me!
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The CAR 5 licensing system served Australian pilots for decades. But it’s now officially closed. As of 1 September 2025 CASA set this as the end of the simple conversion process. So if you haven’t converted, what now?? Plus I’ll run you through the process digital licences and medicals I’ll run you through the process.
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Too many pilots are being trained to pass a test, not to survive the real world. And that, my friends, is a serious problem.
Today we’re talking Scenario-Based Flight Training — what it is, why it matters, and how we can implement it across all levels of flight training from recreational to commercial, IFR, and even instructor development.
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In a short but significant ruling, Australia’s High Court has dismissed Corporate Air Charter’s appeal against a Full Federal Court decision confirming that standby duty is considered “work” and must be factored into a pilot’s average weekly hours. So what does this mean for pilots and operators?
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