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Official Souvenir ProgramSUNDAY 5 MAY 2013Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park

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Celebrating Naval Aviation

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INSIDE:Event Schedule

Event Map

Illawarra Regional Airport, NSW

FEATURES: RAAF Roulettes

The HARS Story

Matt Hall - Aerobatics

Aircraft Profiles

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welcome from Bruce GreenOn behalf of the Wings over Illawarra Organising Committee and Shellharbour City Council I would like to welcome you to Wings over Illawarra 2013. The theme of WOI 2013 is ‘Celebrating Naval Aviation’ in honour of the centenary anniversary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet into Sydney. WOI will feature a range of first-class Naval and other Australian Defence

Force assets as a warm up to the official celebration, the International Fleet Review that is taking place in Sydney from 3 - 11 October 2013.

Shellharbour City Council proudly supports WOI along with many volunteers who organise the annual event to celebrate aviation whilst showcasing Illawarra Regional Airport and local aviation businesses and tourist activities.

WOI also delivers a unique and entertaining, family-friendly day out for our local community and visitors to the area.

WOI contributes financially to local not-for-profit and charity organisations including the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), Rotary Clubs of District 9750, Illawarra Light Railway Museum and the nominated beneficiary charity for 2013 - Greenacres Disability Services.

WOI 2013 is the seventh annual air show at Illawarra Regional Airport with the event having grown to be one of the most exciting and well-attended events in the region. We’re confident that with the impressive line-up of flying and static displays at WOI 2013, this year’s event will be the best yet.

I would like to take this opportunity to offer a special note of gratitude to Professor Michael Hough AM RFD ED (you can read more about Michael and Rotary later in this magazine). Michael’s vision for an annual event at Illawarra Regional Airport has unquestionably made Wings over Illawarra what it is today and his dedication to the event is surpassed only by the hard work he has put in each year.

Michael has made the decision to take a less hands-on role with WOI 13 to allow an organisation

structure to be developed for this and subsequent year’s events, with a planning strategy put in place and the workload shared.

I wholeheartedly thank Michael Hough for his contribution to WOI and, whilst I know he will continue to support the event, I hope he enjoys having a bit more time to spend on his many other community commitments and with his family.

I would also like to thank everyone involved in coordinating WOI 2013, in particular the Organising Committee, which is made up of representatives from Shellharbour City Council, the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society, Rotary Clubs of District 9750, Illawarra Light Railway Museum, Southern Biplane Adventures and The Aviator Lounge Restaurant.

The event would not be possible without the volunteers from each of the above organisations as well as those from the Shellharbour State Emergency Service, local Air League and Air Force Cadets and the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia that assist on the day.

Again, welcome to Wings over Illawarra 2013, have a great day and enjoy the show!

Bruce GreenChairperson - Wings over Illawarra Organising Committee Airport Manager - Illawarra Regional Airport

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Contributing writers: Andrew Musgrove Chris Clark Maigan Clark Bruce Green Andrew Herring

Photography: Jeff Chartier Tony Crampton Jason Cole Hans Mynart Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Air Force Department of Defence

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03 welcome

06 about the 2013 show

08 official charity

09 meet the Roulettes Behind the scenes with Australia’s elite

aerobatic display team

10 the HARS story From humble beginnings to Australia’s leading

aviation historical collection

12 australia's top gun pilot Meet this inspirational Australian aviator

14 learning to fly How to realise your dream of flying

15 event schedule So much to see – don’t miss a thing!

16 event map Navigate your Wings Over Illawarra 2013

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18 the masters of thrill “Those magnificent men in their flying

machines...”

20 wings over water Australia’s 100 years of naval aviation

23 pilot profiles Meet those taking to the air today

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24 aircraft fact files The aircraft featuring in today’s flying display

26 against the odds Ordinary pilots doing extraordinary things

28 feeding the pilots The Aviator Lounge's delectable delights keep

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30 WOI passport bonus offers Don’t miss these exclusive Wings Over Illawarra

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From the outset, my goal was to put on a show that as an aviation fan, I would want to watch. I remember my first air show when I was only a young boy, I sat on the fence line and watched the likes of Tom Moon and the Roulettes perform. From then to now – at the age of 27 - I have gone on to take part in air shows and importantly become chief pilot and managing director of my own aviation business. This year, I am in a position to give back to you, the sheer pleasure and exhilaration that aviation has given me.

The planning for this show began back in October 2012. With this being my first foray into directing a major air show, much of October and November was spent reviewing the operations of previous year's shows.

As I moved into the second phase of my planning, it became evident that I could put together mini-themes within the show. The 70th anniversary of the 38th squadron, naval aviation and military fast jets are all a feature of today's show.

An obvious passion for me, as the chief pilot of Southern Biplane Adventures, was also to explore the possibility of adding in an aerobatic component.

Since January, the planning has gathered serious momentum. To meet my own expectations from within the planning processes I have put in place an all-new display management structure to improve the running of the show on the day.

Working closely with the officials from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) I also managed to obtain approval to bring aerobatics to the show this year, with both Matt Hall and myself performing limited aerobatic displays. This in particular was a relief as it is a significant step forward for the show, and I cannot be more grateful to both CASA and my colleagues on the WOI Organising Committee for their support of this.

My final thanks are to the supporters of this event, the fans that have turned up today and importantly the residents in the Albion Park Region. As always this

about the showThis year, the air show is different, new and exciting. We will see the return of a fast jet to the display line up, the roulettes bringing their 5-ship display routine; the traditional fly pasts, and for the first time ever, an aerobatics component to the show.

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event will abide by fly-neighbourly procedures meaning we avoid flying over the houses of local residents. The support of people in the local community could not be stronger, and that really underlines what this event is all about, sharing the pure thrill of aviation with everyone, and creating an event of which this community can take ownership.

Sit back, grab your camera and enjoy the show, today is about giving you, the fans, a show to remember and I am humbled to be able to help make that happen.




official charity GreenacresIt has been twenty-five years since Professor Michael Hough became a Rotarian, and in that time his involvement has undergone a transition from habitual commitment to an enjoyable opportunity.Rotary’s involvement with Wings Over Illawarra Air Show began in 2006 when the event was a simple ‘fly-in’ to Illawarra Regional Airport. At the time, John Cleary had conceptualised the idea for the event, and Michael, who is also a member of HARS, saw an opportunity for Rotary to provide a helping hand.

Michael has been an integral driver of the Wings Over Illawarra Air Show for the past seven years, mostly as the air show co-ordinator. This year, he has taken a step back and has instead offered guidance to some of the new faces on the committee.

Despite his high involvement with WOI, adulation has never been the motivating factor for Michael. The personal pride he feels as a Rotarian is satisfaction enough. It is this humble nature that exemplifies the work Rotary clubs do internationally. As Michael points out, ‘Rotary undersells itself, worldwide the organisation has raised literally millions of dollars”.

Since the 2010 event, the tenant of 'service towards others' has seen Rotary help direct surplus funds from WOI towards local charitable organisations.

This year, the beneficiaries of this Rotary initiative will again be Greenacres Disability Services; an organisation that provides services for people with a disability in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, and are this year celebrating sixty years of service provision.

One of the success stories of Greenacres is Neil Shepherd, a member of the first group of beneficiaries of Greenacres support programs. Between 1954 and 2009, Neil worked for Greenacres' supported employment facility. After 55 years as a dedicated employee, Neil has now moved on to the Greenacres ‘Retirement Options Program’ allowing him to enjoy the many social events and activities undertaken in the local Illawarra community.

Samantha Garcia of Greenacres outlines not only the importance of Greenacres but also the organisation’s appreciation of the ‘Wings Over Illawarra’ event. “Additional support from Wings Over Illawarra and the community that attends, enables Greenacres to create ground-breaking initiatives such as our ‘Arts Program’, enhancing opportunities for people with a disability to participate within their local community”.

Thanks to the work of people such as Professor Michael Hough and the Rotary clubs of the Illawarra, ‘Wings Over Illawarra’ can again help this community organisation and support the many local people with disabilities who rely on Greenacres.

Neil Shepherd (right) alongside another of the early beneficiaries of Greenacres support programs.

Circa 1950s.Prof. Michael Hough


meet the Roulettes

meet the The Roulettes, Australia’s elite formation aerobatic display team, travel the country performing awe-inspiring displays using no more than their hand-eye coordination, leaving crowds speechless as they fly past at speeds up to 550km/h.

Based out of East Sale, Victoria, the Roulettes team comprises seven pilots who in a 6-month period will perform over 35 dedicated displays around the country. The aircraft of choice for the Roulettes is the Pilatus PC-9A Aircraft, a two-seat, single-engine turboprop aircraft that also doubles as the advanced training aircraft of the Australian Defence Force.

Being a display pilot with the Roulettes is not however, a full time occupation. In their everyday lives, the Roulette pilots are qualified flying instructors with the Central Flying School, responsible for teaching the art of flying instruction to selected Defence Force Pilots on flying instructors’ courses.

Of these pilots, every six months two will be selected for a Roulette position, undergoing an extremely rigorous training and work up program that ensures each pilot is declared safe and ready for public display.

Each of the displays performed by the Roulettes is engineered to demonstrate the full capability of both the team and the aircraft they are flying. For Wings Over Illawarra 2013, a five aircraft display will be led by

Flight Lieutenant Col Burrows.

Burrows, 41, grew up in Melbourne becoming a motorcycle courier after completing school. Ironically, it was this job that nurtured his thirst for adrenaline and action.

It was during this period in Burrows life that he became a pilot, learning the art of aerobatics under the instruction of Ken McKechnie, a member of the famed formation aerobatic team the ‘Skydancers’.

With aerobatic experience under his belt, he joined the RAAF in 1995, graduating from the No.173 Pilots Course in 1997. In late 2010, thirteen years after his graduation, Burrows was posted to the Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale and is now entering a fourth successive season with the Roulettes.

To this day, Burrows attributes his aerobatic skills to the guidance

of Ken McKechnie.

Flight Lieutenants Andreas Jacobs, Andrew Lynch, Jay Tuffley, Steve English and Shaun Rajzbaum will support Burrows in both air and static displays at Wings over Illawarra 2013.

For all of these men involved, the displays are highly demanding.

Intense concentration and determination are needed for any formation flying, but performing manoeuvres that bring these skilled pilots as close as three metres from each other demands the highest levels of communication and trust.

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Roulette team season 1 2013 (back row L-R) Steve English, Andreas Jacobs, Colin Burrows, Jay Tuffley (front row L-R) Shaun Rajzbaum, Steve Baker (Absent from WOI13), and Andrew Lynch

The WOI13 Roulettes Team will be led by Flight Lieutenant Col Burrows




the HARS storyThe Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) is a physical history of aviation. With a diverse collection of aircraft that includes a Lockheed P2V7 Neptune, a Catalina and of course the world renowned Super Constellation, HARS is a unique organisation that contributes significantly to the legacy of aviation’s yesteryears. HARS was created out of humble beginnings, with the first inception of the society starting in 1979. At this point in time it consisted of nothing more than a small group of people who by intent or luck had managed to stumble across an array of historical aircraft parts from all over Australia. As time went by, it became increasingly apparent thanks to continuous acquisitions that this project was rapidly growing. In 1988, the expansion of HARS into the society we know today began in earnest. At that time current president Robert De La Hunty, along with Gordon Glynn, had acquired a Neptune and made the decision to join HARS, which was in the

best interests of their project. This decision was reaffirmed when they later discovered another Neptune in a fire dump in Tahiti. However it wasn’t until the discovery of the Super Constellation, named Connie, in a bone yard in Arizona soon after that Robert made the step up to become the president of HARS, helping to bring Connie home.

After initially being based at Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith Airport, Mascot, the decision to move to Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park Rail was eventually an easy one. With the privatisation of the airport at Mascot, several options for HARS new home were considered;

amongst those were Bankstown, Parks and even Tamworth. Ultimately though, a friendly council, nice airfield – albeit under-developed at the time – and the help of a blue chip sponsor in BHP was enough to convince the society that the Illawarra was the ideal location to continue building HARS.

Of course, one of the anticipated challenges of the move south was re-establishing HARS in the Illawarra, a challenge that was met with anticipation rather than trepidation. Under the guidance of Robert De La Hunty, HARS strived to use this move as an opportunity to improve their operation and educate

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The famous Lockheed Super Constellation Airliner 'Connie' taxiing on the runway

by Andrew Musgrove


VISIT THE home of the famous Lockheed Super Constellation

airliner ‘Connie ’and over 30 other rare Australian civil

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On static display 7 days a week for guided tours between 9.30am and 3.30 pm (last tour starts 2.30pm)

THE FABULOUS HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT RESTORATION SOCIETY AIR MUSEUMAt Illawarra Regional Airport, Boomerang Avenue Albion Park Rail NSW. Accessible by air, road bus and train. Car parking right outside the door. Bus tours, enthusiasts and family groups all welcome. Contact us on 02 4257 4333 during opening hours or see hars.org.au

Image: Tony Crampton

some new faces in the history of aviation. It allowed the addition of new aircraft projects, and the setting up of a proper air museum, all of which are continuing projects to this day. Further bolstering HARS in the Illawarra was the strong word-of-mouth advertising that carried over from their days at Mascot. With an increasing number of members, some of whom were engineers, others tour guides, word quickly spread of the fantastic aviation museum that now called the Illawarra home.

As a not-for-profit organisation, HARS has continued to enjoy support from a strong base of 450 members, and a number of sponsors who are vital to the continued restoration of historical aircraft. Similarly, events such as Wings Over Illawarra provide a fantastic basis for HARS to put their various projects and aircraft on show, the star of which is Connie the Super Constellation. When Connie arrives, the question on everyone’s lips is ‘How do I get a ride in her?’ In short – grab a rag and a bit of elbow grease and put in the hard yards with the members at HARS.

Images: Tony Crampton

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Matt Hall-Australia’s ‘top gun pilot’Matt Hall, a former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) combat fighter pilot and Red Bull Air Race competitor has cemented himself as Australia’s ‘top gun’ pilot. Now he is showing us why the sky is not the limit. Hall’s rise to the upper echelons of world aviation is what most pilots would consider a clinical display of technical skill, understanding and without doubt a healthy dose of natural talent.

His journey was given a kick-start when, in 1992 Hall was crowned dux of his ‘Wings’ course, with his list of major achievements consistently growing from there. Dux of his FA-18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course,

dux of his fighter combat instructor course - Top Gun and the award of ‘Fighter Pilot of the Year’ are just some the top achievements from his early career in the RAAF.

It was perhaps his victory in the freestyle section of the ‘Unlimited Competition’ at the Australian National Aerobatic Championships, that planted the seed in Hall’s head to carefully consider an entry into the newly formed Red Bull Air Race competition.

Considered the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet, Hall was the first Australian to compete in Red Bull Air Race. As a highly self-disciplined individual, Hall employed the skills learnt during his time in the RAAF to become a fierce competitor to world-renowned pilots such as 2006 champion, American Kirby Chambliss, and the eventual 2009 champion, the UK’s Paul Bonhomme.


Matt Hall - Australia's top gun pilot

Against the world’s best, Hall finished an impressive 3rd in the 2009 season, which was backed up with multiple podiums in his hunt for the 2010 title, which was ultimately won by Bonhomme for the second successive year.

Since the hiatus of Red Bull Air Race, Hall has spent his time wowing Australian crowds at air shows, taking fans for the ride of their life in the Matt Hall Racing aircraft and becoming a regular presenter on the public speaking circuit.

Having achieved the honour of representing Australia in the RAAF, as well on the world sporting stage, the Matt Hall story is inspirational, and one of a very proud aussie.

In 2009, following a decorated career as a RAAF combat fighter, Australia’s very own top gun pilot Matt Hall became the first Australian ever to compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championships, the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. Hall finished the season third overall to become the first rookie in history to end his debut season on the podium. He followed that up with two podium finishes in 2010. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 370 kilometres per hour while withstanding forces of up to 12 G’s. Each Air Race is unique. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, an Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports competitions around today. Hall is a highly credentialed and skilled pilot with over 1500 Hornet hours, 500 hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle (including combat), over 700 hours in light aircraft and over 600 hours doing aerobatics. Ending his military career in 2009 as a Wing Commander, Hall was awarded dux of his Fighter Combat Instructor Course -Top Gun (1999), F/A-18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course (1995), Basic Fighter Pilot Course (1994) and Wings course (1992) and was also awarded Fighter Pilot of the Year in 1997. He has represented Australia as a United States Air Force (USAF) exchange officer in North Carolina, USA, instructed F-15E aircrew attending USAF Weapons School and briefed Australian Embassy staff at Washington annually on accomplishments and recommendations for future RAAF operations. Hall was also awarded the Air Medal and an Air Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster for operational service in Iraq where he flew in the second Gulf War. A highly self disciplined individual, Hall is respected for his ability to communicate with people at all levels and is greatly admired for his focus under pressure and leadership qualities. He is an outstanding motivator and is a popular public speaker, mentor and role model. Hall has represented Australia for most of his life in the Royal Australian Air Force, one of the highest honours any Australian can aspire to. And now he gets to represent Australia in sport, a fantastic story for a very proud Aussie.

Sport: Air Racing DOB: 16/09/1971 (40) Residence: Newcastle, NSW Height: 175cm Eyes: Brown Hair: Light Brown

2010 Red Bull Air Race – 7th Overall 2nd round 2, Perth 3rd round 6, Lausitz

2009 Red Bull Air Race – 3rd Overall

3rd round 5, Porto 2007-09 Manager Air Control Operations, Department of Defence Promoted to Wing Commander

Won Freestyle section of Unlimited competition - Australian National Aerobatic Championships

2006-07 Executive Manager, Department of Defence Category A – Fighter Combat Instructor RAAF Commendation 2005-06 Course Director, Department of Defence 2003 Aerial Achievement Medal - USAF Air Medal – USAF Air Medal First Clasp – USAF Australian Active Service Medal 2002-04 USAF Exchange Officer,

Department of Defence 1999-01 Fighter Combat Instructor 1999 Dux Fighter Combat Instructor Course - Top Gun 1995 Dux F/A- 18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course 1994 Dux Basic Fighter Pilot Course 1992 Dux Wings course

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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS2010 Red Bull Air Race – 7th Overall

2009 Red Bull Air Race – 3rd Overall

2007-09 Manager Air Control Operations, Department of Defence

Promoted to Wing Commander

Won Freestyle section of Unlimited Competition - Australian National Aerobatic Championships

2006-07 Executive Manager, Department of Defence

Category A – Fighter Combat Instructor

RAAF Commendation

2005-06 Course Director, Department of Defence

2003 Aerial Achievement Medal - USAF

Air Medal – USAF

Air Medal First Clasp – USAF

Australian Active Service Medal

2002-04 USAF Exchange Officer, Department of Defence

1999-01 Fighter Combat Instructor

1999 Dux Fighter Combat Instructor Course - Top Gun

1995 Dux F/A- 18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course

1994 Dux Basic Fighter Pilot Course

1992 Dux Wings Course




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learning to flyAs thrilling as it may be to watch pilots such as Matt Hall, Dan Duggan and the Roulettes at air shows, one burning question the majority of us have is, how do you get there? For many, working in the skies is a childhood dream, yet seemingly a job that only a lucky few get to experience. Unbeknownst to most of us though, the step from the spectator’s side of the fence to the cockpit is easier than you think.

Enter stage NSW Air, a hidden gem of the Illawarra. NSW Air was formed in 1999 as an offshoot of The Australian Aerial patrol with the intention for it to be an organisation capable of training their new pilots and staff.

In ensuing years, the school opened its doors to everyday people who aspire to become private pilots, commercial pilots and airline pilots. What sets NSW Air apart, making it a treasure of the region, is the organisations belief that aviation is a both a recreational activity as well as serious occupation. More importantly though is their open encouragement of everyone to get behind the controls and have a go.

Former NSW Air student, Peter Curtis, says that the challenges associated with an aviation career are tough and often a steep learning curve, yet at the end of the day each sacrifice pays off.

“Aviation is your classic catch 22” Curtis states. “On the one hand, you are faced with new variables

everyday and your problem solving skills are regularly put to test. On the other hand there is the satisfaction of working in a dynamic environment, getting up in the skies and taking on an experience that so many people wrongly believe is beyond their reach”.

Curtis, like many students, is adamant that a career in aviation provides so many unique moments that it is almost like not working at all. While the rigours of the job are clearly evident, it is institutions such as NSW Air that are the gateway to the realisation of a dream. As Curtis tells me, the true key to success in this business is determination, a willingness to learn and the ability to enjoy the moment.


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How long have you been in the business (of Top Gun or SBA)?

Chris Clark: I started Southern Biplane Adventures about 2½ years ago but have been working in the aerobatic instruction/adventure flying business for nearly 10 years.

Dan Duggan: Top Gun has been in business since November 2005. Our Albion Park operation started in 2012 and we have plans to open up new operations, so watch this space!

Why did you start your business?

CC: My family had wanted to start an aviation business for some time and we recognised that the Illawarrra, our home, needed it.

DD: The natural progression for most ex-military pilots is to head

to the airlines. However, once I came to Australia and learned of the niche, emerging, and exciting “adventure flight industry”, I combined my love of aviation and entrepreneurial spirit and started Top Gun.

What do you think keeps bringing people back to go on a flight experience with you?

CC: We aim to deliver a great customer experience from the moment they walk in to the moment they leave. We are dedicated to improving the experience and developing new and exciting things to do.

DD: Same as Chris, one thing all our passengers get to do is fly with a highly experienced fighter pilot. We hope all our passengers have a fabulous time and take away a

lifelong experience.

What keeps you motivated to get up every day and take customers for flights? Surely it gets tedious?

CC: Every flight is different with different passengers after different experiences and we cater for that; it’s a dynamic environment to work in. Aerobatic flying can be tiring after a long weekend playing in the sky but I wouldn’t trade it.

DD: The best motivation is enjoyment, and I certainly enjoy my job! In fact, I take it as a personal privilege to fly with passengers and see the sheer excitement they experience.

CC: And watching passengers overcome any fears is always great!

DD: Exactly.

the masters of thrill

In the lead up to Wings Over Illawarra 2013 I caught up with two of Australia’s top pilots, Dan Duggan of Top Gun Australia, and Chris Clark of Southern Biplane Adventures. As we chatted, what I discovered was that both men are driven to stand out from the

crowd and provide customers with the best flight experiences available. Perhaps more obvious though, is their gratitude at being able to live the dream and share their passion with so many different people each year.

by Andrew Musgrove Image courtesy of Cole Studios


the masters of thrill

Of all the passengers you have flown with, what is the weirdest thing that has ever happened while on a flight experience?

DD: I had a passenger cry with excitement due to the overwhelming feeling of power and sheer beauty of the amazing aerial scenery

CC: Dan, that’s nothing! Apart from being spewed on, the weirdest one was a guy who kept farting and making awkward apologies for it.

If you could spend a day in the others shoes, what would you most look forward to?

CC: I would look forward to seeing how a jet handles and going fast!

DD: I am yet to get a “tail-wheel” endorsement and that is what I would look forward to doing with Chris.

What sets Southern Biplane Adventures and Top Gun Australia apart from other aviation experiences?

DD: I’m going to jump in here, but I think you will find that our two companies offer the best value for money aviation experiences in the country! For both our companies in a niche aviation industry, to be the best means that we don’t cut corners and hold ourselves to a high standard.

CC: Not to mention that we have the best location in the country to fly from. Customers notice the little 1% differences in customer service and the quality of the experience, so as Dan mentioned, we don’t cut corners and deliver those 1% differences.

Any words of advice for the adrenaline junkies out there eyeing off an experience with you?

CC: If you don’t know what flight you are best suited to, call our staff and they will help create your unforgettable adventure!

DD: You just have to do it to really know what it’s all about. You have an opportunity in the one location to have the two best adventure flight companies in the country operating side by side, so you can’t go wrong!




wings over water: 100 years of naval aviationAviation can be challenging at the best of times, but especially when operating aircraft from ships in rolling seas, flying day and night in all weather conditions, surrounded by an unforgiving ocean. Such an expensive and risky endeavour demands the highest levels of skill, adaptability and tenacity - qualities that have been the hallmarks of Australia’s 100 years of naval aviation.

Humble beginnings

Compared to today’s sophisticated naval aircraft, Australia’s earliest Royal Australian Navy (RAN) aviators learnt their craft using simple aircraft and very basic launch and recovery systems.

During World War 1, the light cruiser HMAS Brisbane operated a Sopwith Baby sea plane, but sea planes proved impractical as they were often damaged while being craned on and off the ship.

By early 1918 the battle cruiser HMAS Australia and light cruiser HMAS Sydney became the first RAN ships to launch Sopwith Pup fighters from platforms fitted over gun turrets. But this ‘one shot’ system also had its drawbacks. Once launched, these aircraft couldn’t land back on their ships so pilots had to fly ashore or crash into the sea and wait to be rescued, often destroying their aircraft in the process!

In 1929, Australia got its first ship purpose-built to operate aircraft. The

seaplane carrier HMAS Albatross operated the air force’s Supermarine Seagull MkIII amphibian aircraft from 1929 until 1933. From 1935, RAN cruisers HMA Ships Australia II, Canberra, Hobart, Perth and Sydney II were all fitted with catapult systems to operate Supermaine Seagull V amphibians.

The Carrier Era

By the end of World War II Australia had seen aircraft carriers play a decisive part in the Allies’ victory in the Pacific - especially the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea which secured Australia’s vulnerable supply routes. This was the first naval engagement in which opposing fleets never saw or fired directly on each other as the battle was waged entirely by carrier-borne naval aircraft. Aircraft carriers replaced battleships as the ultimate weapon of war.

The Australian Government formed a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm, to be structured around two aircraft carriers and air groups.

The aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney III was built in the conventional straight-deck configuration of the day and arrived in Australia in 1949.

Sydney served with distinction in the Korean War, impressing Australia’s allies as her pilots and aircraft maintainers showed how much they had achieved in the short time since the Fleet Air Arm was established.

by Andrew Herring

A Sopwith Pup launches from HMAS Australia. Photo: RAN

Aircraft Carrier HMAS Melbourne. Photo: RAN


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Delivery of Australia’s second aircraft carrier, HMAS Melbourne II was delayed until 1955 to incorporate new innovations: angled flight decks, steam catapults and mirror landing sights, which allowed it to operate heavier and faster aircraft. The British aircraft carrier HMS Vengeance was loaned to Australia from 1952 until 1955 when Melbourne was commissioned, equipped with Fairey Gannet anti-submarine aircraft, de Havilland Sea Venom all-weather fighters.

By the time Melbourne II arrived, the rapid development of naval aviation technology—combined with rising costs and fading political will—delivered a cruel blow to Australia’s burgeoning Fleet Air Arm. The Australian Government reduced funding for naval aviation, cancelled plans to modernise Sydney to the same standard as Melbourne, ending the post-WWII commitment to a two-carrier navy.

Naval aviation again came under threat in 1959 when the government announced that Melbourne would be retired in 1963. That decision was overturned in 1963 and the fleet air arm was re-equipped with Douglas A4G Skyhawk fighters, Grumman S-2E Tracker anti-submarine aircraft and Westland Wessex helicopters, which were later replaced by Westland Sea Kings.

Although Melbourne and her air group played no part in the Vietnam War, naval aviators distinguished themselves in action operating the Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter.

Australia’s naval aviators also earned the respect and admiration of foreign navies by operating powerful jet fighters and large turbo prop aircraft from a small aircraft carrier never designed for such aircraft. But, skill and determination couldn’t stave off the effects of age and a diminishing commitment among Australia’s political leaders to carrier-borne fixed wing naval aviation.

After Melbourne decommissioned

in 1982, plans to purchase the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Invincible as a replacement were cancelled following Britain’s victory in the Falklands conflict. When the Australian Government changed in 1983, the incoming government cancelled alternative replacement plans, ending fixed wing aviation in the Royal Australian Navy.

A Helicopter Force

As the aircraft carrier era passed into history, the Fleet Air Arm became a helicopter force. Instead of deploying multi-squadron air groups, flights of one or two helicopters – along with their air crew and maintainers – were embarked in frigates equipped with flight decks and hangars.

Greater authority was invested in younger, more junior officers who took responsibility for aviation matters in their host ships and team work became more crucial as these small specialised teams worked alongside the ship’s permanent crew.

The jobs done by squadrons and aircraft also changed.

817 Squadron retained its Westland Sea King helicopters but instead of hunting submarines used the aircraft’s large internal space and lifting capacity for maritime support tasks such as cargo and personnel transport, search and rescue, and humanitarian aid.

Sea Kings served in virtually every major rescue or disaster during

their time, including the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race rescue, the 2001 North NSW floods, the Indonesian tsunami in 2005 and the Queensland floods of early 2011.

The Sea Kings were retired and 817 Squadron decommissioned on 16 December 2011, having been embarked in RAN ships until two days before the decommissioning and with three aircraft remaining fully operational up until retirement day.

In the early 1980’s 723 Squadron was re-equipped with AS350 Squirrel light utility helicopters for training and to operate from frigates and hydrographic survey ships.

In 1989 Iroquois and Wessex helicopters were retired after 25 and 27 years service respectively and on 30 June 2000, the last vestige of fixed-wing naval aviation disappeared with the retirement of 723 Squadron’s HS748 transport and electronic warfare training aircraft after more than 25 years’ service.

The most significant change of the post-carrier era came with Australia's purchase of the technologically advanced Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter in 1989 to operate from the Adelaide Class guided missile frigates.

Instead of flying off an aircraft carrier to a distant battle, Seahawks became their ship’s ‘eyes and ears’ over the horizon just as sea planes had done nearly 100 years earlier. But, now technology linked the ship and her helicopter together. The Seahawk extended the reach of the ship’s sensors and weapons – able to target and direct missiles or torpedoes launched from the ship and receive data from the ship to target torpedos launched from the helicopter.

The Seahawk could also do maritime support tasks, operate day and night in all weather conditions and be recovered to the frigate’s flight deck even while it was pitching and rolling in heavy seas. >>

S-70B-2 Seahawk Photo: RAN




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Compared to their predecessors, naval aviators now had to be more skilled in more specialties, be more adaptable and do more complex maintenance in a more confined workspace.

Centenary celebrations

Australia will pause from 3-11 October 2013 for an international fleet review offering a spectacular program of events to celebrate 100 years since the arrival in Sydney Harbour of the first Royal Australian Navy fleet. Some 40 warships and 12 tall ships are expected to come from around the world to honour 100 years of dedicated service by the men and women of the RAN in their ships and aircraft.

Australians can look back with pride as they celebrate a century of naval aviation achievement, and look forward confident that this tradition of excellence will continue.

As Australia celebrates, new

‘Romeo’ model Seahawk helicopters are replacing the current fleet of ageing ‘Bravo’ models, giving the navy’s current frigates and new air warfare destroyers a lethal anti-submarine and anti-surface weapon.

The MRH90 multi-role helicopter is entering service with the Army and Navy to do the maritime support and amphibious troop transport work previously done by Navy Sea Kings and Army Blackhawk helicopters. Army and Navy MRH90s will operate together from the navy’s new Canberra Class amphibious ships, which will each carry a 1000-strong army force (complete with artillery, tanks and vehicles) and up to 18 helicopters.

Whatever new technologies or

challenges the future brings, Australia’s naval aviators will apply the same skill, adaptability and tenacity they always have.

Find out more about the 2013 International Fleet Review celebrations at www.navy.gov.au/ifr

MRH90 helicopter Photo: RAN

The new Seahawk Romeo helicopter Photo: USN


pilot profiles

pilot profilesName Hometown

Flying Experience (hours)

Display aircraft AutographRod Holzwart Lilli Pilli, NSW 20,600 DHC4 Caribou

Scott McNichol Rouse Hill, NSW 4,328 DHC4 Caribou

Guy Bourke Temora, NSW 12,000 L14 Hudson

Donald Hindle Burradoo, NSW 23,800+ DC3/C47 Dakota

Ross Kelly Orangeville, NSW 17,075L1049F Super Constellation

Sy Allsep Mt Pritchard, NSW 900 DHC2 Beaver

Geoff Timms Camden, NSW 389.5 DH82 Tigermoth

Sandy Howard Frenchs Forest, NSW 21,786.6 DHC3 Drover

Robert De La Hunty Castle Hill, NSW 4,067L1049F Super Constellation

Warren Gengos Albion Park, NSW 17,700 PBY6 Catalina

Gordon Glynn Baulkham Hills, NSW 2100 PBY6 Catalina

Jeffery Trapett Morewell, VIC 20,000+ P51 Mustang

David Currie Newport Beach, NSW 5,650 T6 Texan

Alan Clements Maryland, NSW 22,395 METR Meteor

Geoff Kubank Newcastle, NSW 22,395 CA-25 Winjeel

Daniel Duggan Hobart, TAS 2,800L39c L-39 Albatross/ JPRO Jet Provost

Chad Carey Callala Bay, NSW 3,200 PN68C Partenavia

Flight Lieutenant Colin Burrows

Sale, VIC 3,400 Pilatus PC-9/A

Matt Hall Mereweather, NSW 5,500 MXS/ Extra 300L

Chris Clark Wollongong, NSW 2,700 A75N1 Stearman




aircraft fact files

Year: 1945

Height: 5.10m

Wingspan: 28.96m

Engine: 1200hp

Cruise Speed: 346km/h

DC3/C47 Dakota - Reg. VH-EAF

Year: 1940

Height: 2.86m

Wingspan: 8.94m

Engine: 130hp


DH82 Tigermoth - Reg. VH-DHV

Year: 1955

Height: 7.5m

Wingspan: 37.5m

Engine: 2880hp


L1049F Super Constellation - Reg. VH-EAG

Year: 1945

Height: 6.14m

Wingspan: 31.7m

Engine: 1200hp


PBY6 Catalina - Reg. VH-PBZ

Year: 1942

Height: 3.57m

Wingspan: 12.81m

Engine: 600hp


T6 Texan - Reg. VH-DGP

Year: 1976

Height: 4.7m

Wingspan: 9.5m

Engine: 3900lb thrust


Year: 1975

Height: 3.10m

Wingspan: 10.77m



L39c Albatross - Reg. VH-WFY

Year: 1964

Height: 9.67m

Wingspan: 28.96m

Engine: 2 x 1450hp Radial Engines


Year: 1999

Height: 4.08m

Wingspan: 9.39m


Cruise Speed: 877 km/h

DHC4 Caribou - Reg. VH-VBB Hawk127

JPRO Jet Provost - Reg. VH-YZB

P51 Mustang - Reg. VH-AGJ

Year: 1948

Height: 3.6m

Wingspan: 10.7m

Engine: 1600hp


Some of the aircraft taking part in WOI 2013 Airshow flying display.


aircraft fact files

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aircraft fact filesYear: 1939

Height: 3.32m

Wingspan: 19.69m

Engine: 1200hp


L14 Hudson - Reg. VH-KOY

Year: 1955

Height: 3m

Wingspan: 17.38m

Engine: 145hp

Cruise Speed: 201.4km/h

DHC3 Drover - Reg. VH-DHM

Year: 1955

Height: 2.74m

Wingspan: 14.63m

Engine: 450hp


DHC2 Beaver - Reg. VH-SYS METR Meteor - Reg. VH-MBX

Year: 1949

Height: 4.22m

Wingspan: 11.3m

Engine: 2x3600lb centrifugal flow turbojets


Year: 1985

Height: 3.40m

Wingspan: 12m

Engine: 200hp


P.68C Partenavia - Reg. VH-APH

Year: 2010

Height: 1.83m

Wingspan: 7.32m

Engine: 250-380hp


Year: 1943

Height: 3m

Wingspan: 9.81m

Engine: 230hp


MXS-R - Reg. VH-CQE A75N1 Stearman - Reg. VH-ILW

CA-25 Winjeel - Reg. VH-DKK

Year: 1958

Height: 2.52m

Wingspan: 11.81m

Engine: 450hp





against the odds Civilian pilots undertaking extraordinary challenges

Aviation records are set to be broken later this year as two separate Australian pilots plan to fly solo around the world in adventures that will push the limits and inspire the masses. Jeremy Rowsell, 41, and Ryan Campbell, 19 are at very different stages in their aviation careers. Both men started flying at the age of 15 and have since continued to succeed with persistent skill and determination.

Inspired by the original air pioneers such as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith and Bert Hinkler, Rowsell’s latest project will see him attempt to break the record flight time from Sydney to London using a single engine piston plane, but impressively will do so using an aircraft fuelled purely on recycled plastic.

The expedition has been named ‘On Wings of Waste’ and will serve as a campaign to promote the need to reduce our carbon footprint as a worldwide community. The fuel is created through a process known as pyrolysis where “end of life” plastic is converted into synthetic fuels that are cleaner, low in sulphur

and have higher cetane levels than generic diesel fuels. This innovation is yet to be tested, but Rowsell has a vision that his flight will be the catalyst for this bio-fuel to be introduced into the air fuel market in the near future.

“We want to prove that anyone can take part in better waste management and save our beautiful Earth”, says Rowsell. “If I can do it, there’s no reason you can’t.”

The motivation to pursue this extraordinary flight comes after the long hours Rowsell has spent flying over land and ocean, witnessing firsthand the garbage that harms the world’s natural resources. With over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Jeremy recognises the danger posed by our use of regular aviation fuel. With a tenacious attitude, Rowsell is determined On Wings of Waste will

be a stepping-stone to the future of environmentally friendly aviation.

In a different, yet similarly momentous venture, Ryan Campbell is in the final stages of planning a record-breaking attempt that will crown him the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. Campbell will endeavour to fly one aircraft a minimum distance of 27,000km (14,578 nautical miles) across all meridians, in less than 365 days with the record only secure when he touches down within 400km of his origin.

The physical stamina and piloting skill required for such marathon

by Maigan Clark

Jeremy Rowsell


against the odds

expeditions are those usually reserved for much older and more experienced pilots. Overcoming the physical challenges, and accelerating the development of his aviation skill is a testament to the astuteness Campbell has applied throughout his planning process.

Despite this, perhaps the largest obstacles that Campbell has needed to overcome are financial ones. As any pilot can attest, the licencing and accreditation process is a lengthy and expensive path to travel. In order to realise his childhood dream of firstly becoming a pilot, Campbell had to get a job, or three.

“My initial training was funded by working at a

supermarket on $7.65 an hour,” says Campbell, “This, along with washing trucks on weekends provided the $200 per fortnight needed for a lesson.”

Whilst adamant that spending every penny he earned on flying lessons was well worth it, Campbell also recognises the vital role played by sponsorship for this expedition, and that he needs more than a few part-time jobs to fund the trip.

With the continued support of his immediate family, relatives, friends and the wider aviation industry, Campbell is poised to take to the air and fly his way into the record books.

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feeding the pilots Aviator lounges and pilot’s clubs have long been a mainstay of airports throughout the world, and here at Illawarra Regional Airport, it is no different. In a modern take on the traditional pilots club, The Aviator Lounge is the only place to grab a wholesome, hearty and most importantly affordable meal. The most recent incarnation of the airport restaurant began when Mark and Kerry Bright took the reigns eight years ago. Before their new undertaking, Mark had owned a transport business and Kerrie had been a part of university administration at The University of Sydney. Needless to say, the move into hospitality was a move into foreign territory for both of them.

What consistently brings the masses to The Aviator Lounge is not only the wholesome and hearty meals on offer, but also the chance to rub shoulders with pilots from day to day. Visitors such as Matt Hall and the Roulettes are among some of the better-known patrons.

Importantly though, it is the private pilots who fly down of a weekend for a great meal and the student pilots from Bankstown who fly down for a milkshake that are a true testament to having a quality restaurant on the edge of the runway.

• Steam train & miniature train rides on the second Sunday of each month from 11am - 4pm.

• Free entry.

• Low priced train ride fees apply.

• Canteen & souvenirs available.

• Covered foot wear required.

• Free inside parking with picnic grounds with free wood fired BBQ’s and safe children’s play area

Museum opened for public inspections Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday

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The Aviator Lounge offers the perfect dining experience with it’s unique ambience, relaxed atmosphere and stunning escarpment views.

We offer extensive menus to cater for all tastes and outside dining with spectacular views of the airport.

Come, sit back and relax and be looked after by our friendly staff whilst enjoying our great food.

An unforgettable dining experience. Weddings, business breakfasts and lunches and all private functions welcome.

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