Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I’m speaking again with the founder of Navigating Aviation and recent winner of the Excellence Award and Female Aviation Leader of the Year Angela Garvey. We last chatted about a year and a half ago and promised to follow up with her regarding a special project she was working on which has now finally come to fruition. Link to the Survey Click here Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrain...
Oct 06, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Drone Sky Shows Wrap Up Website Job Applications Update including will you get a job if you come to Darwin Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttrainingaustralia TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@flighttrainingau...
Sep 29, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Whether you’re a young pilot starting out or considering aviation later in life, your mindset can make or break your career. From choosing the right jobs to embracing every task it all starts with checking your attitude. In this episode I’ll discuss how your attitude can make or break your career, as well as starting out later in life. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia....
Sep 15, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! RAAA Roadshow wrap up Training and Checking update - CASA Link The magical OBS button – what it actually does! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttrainingaustralia TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@flighttraini...
Sep 08, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Australian Aviation Awards night wrap-up and Engine starting tips!. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttrainingaustralia TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@flighttrainingaustralia Podcast Episodes: http://www.fl...
Sep 01, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! One of the biggest problems is the tendency for instructors to take on too much of the workload during training sessions. Instead of allowing students to make decisions and learn from their mistakes, many instructors are stepping in too quickly, doing everything for the students. In this episode I discuss the role of the instructor and some common areas they interfere too soon. ATSB Baron Accident Report Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsona...
Aug 25, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Fuel management is more than just making sure you have enough fuel to reach your destination—it's about optimizing every drop, from takeoff to landing, to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you're cruising at 7,000 feet or managing a cross-country flight, understanding how to monitor and adjust your fuel consumption is a skill every pilot must master. In this episode, we'll explore the latest terminology, best practices for...
Aug 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Join me as I speak with Chief Flying Instructor and Chief Pilot Nigel Brown from Autonomous Technology about his career competing with R/C helicopters, drone training and how they put on a 500 drone aerial show!! Autonomous Technology Drone Sky Shows Australia Plus Nominations for the CASA Wings 2024 Awards are now open! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook...
Aug 11, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Passenger briefings - how to do it without freaking them out Does diamond time affect employment? Preparing for the wet season And what has my aviation journey been like?! I encourage you to check out HiFlyMedia Podcast about my Career over two episodes on Spotify! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instag...
Aug 05, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Dirt strip operations are pretty much a staple up in the north and central Australia. Yet soo many students get little to no exposure operating on them. So in this episode I’m going to discuss all things gravel strip operations including strip inspections, ground ops, takeoffs and landings! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/tr...
Jul 28, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Instructor training is an important part of becoming an instructor. Who you learn from being pivotal in ensuring you get the best start possible. However, after reading responses from some of you in our survery and the feedback at the conference recently was that there is a lot of what to teach going on, but not a lot of why. So in this episode I want to discuss this and look at ways we can train our instructors better which will flow onto better ...
Jul 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! UPRT and Create Better Pilots Conference wrap up Future plans for the Conference And getting back into tailwheel and the Extra 300 with a side of formation flying. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttraining...
Jul 07, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Night Flying is great fun and a challenge at times, especially in remote areas with no ambient lighting, this can leave pilots vulnerable to various illusions. In this episode we will look into various visual illusions and the human factors affecting pilots at night. Plus the UPRT workshop and Create Better Pilots Open Forum is on June 28th and July 1 & 2. Tickets available here! It's tax time! All Patreon subscriptions are tax deductible!! Su...
Jun 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! In this episode I discuss what it's like in a day in the life of a charter pilot, the very thing you are training for and how to best be prepared when your opportunity comes along! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...
Jun 16, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! In Episode 122 I discussed the state of flight training standards in Australia. There ar many reasons for this, but one without doubt is to do with the quality and level and training received by flight instructors. In this episode I'll discuss instructor training standards, CAR 5 vs Part 61 requirements and what we could be doing better. Damien Rose HiflyMedia Podcast link - Join me as I chat with Damien about my career Support the show Email: inf...
Jun 09, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Learning to fly can be an incredibly challenging but rewarding experience. But how do you start? Without knowing what questions to ask how can you arm yourself to not be taken advantage of or end up on a course that's not suited to you?? Well you've come to the right place! Instructor Survey Link Please click here Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http:...
Jun 02, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! The Freedom Formation Display Team is made up of 13 passionate aviators who wish to share their enthusiasm for aviation with the members of the public and inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams. The majority of the team is Sydney based and all come from all walks of life including retirees, former airline captains, Tech, construction and small business owners. https://www.freedomformation.com.au/ Pacific Airshow https://pacificairshowa...
May 26, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Pilots make radio calls all the time, travel over wide open spaces and place faith in the big sky theory for separation. But every now and then, two aircraft manage to find themselves in the same spot at the same time. In this episode, Im going to examine a bunch of incidents and an accident where just this scenario did or almost did play out and what you can do to mitigate the risks. UPRT Conference - Link Anonymous Survey - Please take the time ...
May 19, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Join me as I speak with master instructor and author Rich Stowell from the United States! Meet Rich at the UPRT Conference June 28th 2024 in Caboolture, Qld!! https://www.richstowell.com/ UPRT Conference June 28-30th Click here for tickets! Grab a copy of Rich's book - PilotTrain Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinson...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Ever since planes first took to the skies, we've been on a mission to make them bigger, faster, safer, and now, more automated. In today's episode, we'll explore the evolution of autopilots, how they've become a staple in light aircraft, and the ups and downs of relying on them. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsona...
May 05, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Michael Smith's Circumnavigation https://www.southernsun.voyage/aroundoz100 Richard Stowell and Industry Workshops UPRT and Industry Workshops ATSB Reports Flight Below Glideslope - Sydney Airport Fokker Descent Below MSA Perceived time Pressures Fatigue and High Workload Descent Below Segment MSA Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.co...
Apr 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! A Cessna 172 struck the ground and nearly collided with hangars while going around following a fast and long landing on Gold Coast Airport’s shorter cross runway. Let’s look at what happened and how better decisions could have been Industry Forum July 1 & 2 The Right Way Up with Richard Stowell - Details ATSB Report Link Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Face...
Apr 21, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I speak with Paul Strike from Strike Aviation about what we can do to improve flight standards for pilots as well as the upcoming conference: CREATING BETTER PILOTS OPEN FORUM I NDUSTRY PARTICIPANT The open forum invites industry stakeholders from the following 3 groups to sit together to brainstorm potential solutions to the perceived problem. 141/142 Training Providers GA First Job Providers Airline Operational Representatives https://www.strike...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I've been vocal about the challenges we're encountering, from the quality of commercial graduates to the disconnect between training practices and real-world demands. But this isn't just about pointing out problems; it's about sparking meaningful conversations and driving change where it's needed most. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebo...
Apr 07, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Back in the Mallard OPC’s Refuelling from bowsers Forced Landings – where would you land? Beach landing Cabin and baggage doors open in flight – what would you do?!? Door open crash video https://youtu.be/8jfZ1qtk8Fs?si=yo4Cf4vNraGysIRL Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com...
Apr 03, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! My Top Pet Hates 2024 edition! If you are struggling and want to talk to someone help is available https://www.navigatingaviation.com/ Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttrainingaustralia TikTok https://www....
Mar 28, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Understanding weather predictions and utilizing them for flight preparation is one aspect, yet managing weather conditions in-flight is entirely different. Having ample experience aids in making sound judgments. Nevertheless, making inadequate decisions can subject pilots to heightened stress levels and potential disasters. In this episode, I will delve into the necessary forecast considerations for flight planning and subsequently explore a scena...
Mar 18, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Went flying the other day and ended up with a flat nose wheel. But why??? Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flighttrainingaustralia TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@flighttrainingaustralia Podcast Episodes: http://...
Mar 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today, we'll be discussing the essential items that every pilot should have in their flight bag to stay organized and prepared during their flights. Whether you're a student pilot or a seasoned aviator, having the right tools can make a significant difference in your flying experience." Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentr...
Mar 03, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Last episode I discussed the options to choose from after completing your CPL, namely multi or turbine or instrument rating. In this episode I’m going to discuss the ins and outs of the flight instructor rating, the misconceptions, the applications in industry and realistic expectations of what's required to raise the standards in our industry. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttraininga...
Feb 27, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 116
