SMAC318 Plane Crazy Down Under: Australia’s Longest-Running Aviation Show

Australians are passionate about aviation and one of the most passionate aviation geeks is Grant McHerron. Grant along with Steve Visscher host Australia’s longest-running aviation show. Speaking of Australia did you know we have Australian Scholarships in our Scholarship guide and you can get one for free?

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ They are giving away 100 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw”

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, including, FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

The impact aviation has had on Australia.
User Fees
RAL light sport aircraft
Why Australians are passionate about aviation.
Grant’s Aviation Journey.
What is Plane Crazy Down Under Podcast and why you should listen?
Top places for aviation enthusiasts to visit when in Australia.
Overall difference flying down under compared to the US.

Links:

https://www.planecrazydownunder.com

https://www.rfds.org.au

https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/pilots/pilot-licences

Australia Aviation Past Episodes:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/ask-a-guest/smac190-obtain-australian-pilot-certificate/

https://stuckmicavcast.com/aviation-podcast/smac046-the-smac-down-under-an-australian-edition/

https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac127-without-precedent-by-owen-zupp/
https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac104-owen-zupp-inspirational-aviator-from-down-under/

Meet The Stuck Mic AvCast Team at
Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

November 2024:

https://www.floridaairshow.com


SMAC190 How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate

How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot CertificateHow To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate. Looking for an adventure? Why not rent a small plane and fly around Australia? Better yet, why not get your Australian pilot certificate? Today I have with me someone who decided not only to ponder these ideas but put them into action by obtaining his pilot certificate and flying in Australia. And most importantly he wants you to realize that you can become an Australian Pilot.

Chris Pezalla is an airline pilot in the United States and is always seeking a new adventure. He is a lecturer and author of the advanced guide to holding patterns, and an aviation attorney. Chris has been on our show in the past and you can find those past episodes by clicking on the links in the show notes.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: AviationCareersPodcast.com – Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation.

Cruise Flight:

How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate

  • Why Australia?
  • Will talk about study abroad and law school briefly
  • What is it like to fly in Australia?
  • Bush, city and everything in between
  • Many US built GA planes
  • Pilot certificate v. Certificate of Validation (COV)
  • As an American Pilot what are some of the major differences in flying in Australia?
  • CASA – Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Similar to FAA)
  • What made you decide to get your Pilot certificate in Australia?
  • CASA Changing system to match US Regulation (Part 61)
  • What was the process like and what were the challenges?
  • English language test (Very Funny)
  • AU v. US Written test (Answers not published)
  • CASA uses FAA book for CFI Fundamentals (Similar to FOI)
  • CASA Medical
  • ICAO
  • Vanuatu

What advice would you give to others who want to obtain their Australian Pilot Certificate

  • Be patient
  • Find someone familiar with the process.

How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate

After Landing Checklist:

Radio Communication Guides

  • Old Product but never talked about on Stuckmic
  • Trying to promote the idea and get other CFI’s to follow
  • Handheld guides to local radio comm
  • Basically a script to talk to ACT
  • For new flight students

Picks Of The Week:

No Pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.casa.gov.au/

https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/converting-overseas-licences

3pointaviation.com

https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au