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

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

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.

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.

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.