Emma Holdgate is a kiwi born seaplane pilot who is now the chief pilot of arguably Australia’s biggest seaplane operation, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.

#48 - Chief Pilot of the Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures Emma Holdgate

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Retracing the steps of an historic flight around Australia 100 years ago, David Geers and Cathy Babis are on a journey around our great nation in a Searey Amphibian.

#72 - Around Australia in a Searey with David and Cathy

Jim Whalley is a retired FA-18 hornet pilot, graduate of the Empire Test Pilots School and co-founder of a successful aeronautical industries company Nova Systems. But coolest thing of all, he owns a great example of a Republic Seabee flying boat!

#71 - Seabee Owner and Former Fighter Pilot Jim Whalley

At just 23 years old, Aussie seaplane pilot Ollie O'Halloran already has a huge amount of experience and is living his best life flying the iconic de Havilland Beaver in the majestic surrounds of the Alaskan Wilderness.

#70 - 23yo Aussie Flying Floats in Alaska, Ollie O'Halloran

A self-confessed lucky bugger who answered a phone call back in the early 80’s that changed the direction of his career forever, John Ramsden took that opportunity and has flown seaplanes around the world including both the radial and turbine mallard, the twin otter and continues flying today in the Cessna caravan amphibian.

#69 - John Ramsden and Mallard's, Twin Otters,  Buccaneers and the rest!

It’s time to get into another fun episode with todays guest, Gary-James Knight. Gary is part of the sales team at Icon aircraft, selling the beautiful A5 two seat flying boat all across America and having an absolute blast while doing so.

#48 - Chief Pilot of the Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures Emma Holdgate

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