Learn to fly

01 Sep 2011

Justin Grey takes a trip up Bankstown Airport’s lane of entry while adding the final revision touches to his skills prior to having a crack at the long-awaited General Flying Progress Test (GFPT).

31 Aug 2011

Hobart pilot Philip Myer details the joys he recently encountered when getting acquainted with his brand new float-equipped Foxbat A22LS.

03 Dec 2010

Nearing his GFPT, Justin Grey takes a sidestep and spends a whirlwind afternoon getting introduced to basic aerobatics and emergency handling procedures and finding out why Red Baron Flight Training is a flying school with a difference.

08 Oct 2010

After patiently waiting for CAVOK, Justin Grey finally tackles his training area solo at Bankstown Airport's Schofields Flying Club.

08 Aug 2010

With the elements impeding his progress of late, Justin Grey tries to make the most he can of his lessons with new instructor Bill Cooper.

09 Jun 2010

With First Solo behind him, Justin Grey returns to Bankstown’s training area and prepares for his training area solo.

19 Apr 2010

In this instalment of Reach for the Sky, Justin Grey steps back in time and sinks his teeth into a bout of ab initio training in an iconic Tiger Moth.

14 Apr 2010

Here we follow Justin Grey as he bashes his way through circuits on his way to First SOlo. Photos by Peter Arnold, except where noted.

14 Apr 2010

With determination in his eye and enthusiasm in his stride, Justin Grey sets off from square one on the arduous march towards the Holy Grail of CPL. Images by Will Spiers.

08 Apr 2010

There’s never been a better time to learn to fly a helicopter. Here we bring you all you need to know about getting started in the rotary-wing world, from how helicopters fly to career paths.