Flight Training Australia Podcast

Flight Training Australia Podcast

Author: Trent Robinson Aviation Language: English Episodes: 50
You’ll hear the voice of Trent Robinson, an aviation professional with more than three decades spent as a charter pilot, flight examiner and Head of Operations. The Flight Training Australia Podcast comes from his base in Darwin, but it’s for anyone with an interest in flying, no matter where you are. Whether you’re just starting out with your logbook or you’re a seasoned pilot, the conversations here are grounded in practical, real-world experience. Each episode feels like a hangar chat, breaking down the technical, procedural and human elements of aviation without relying on jargon. The focus is naturally on the Australian context-our airspace, regulations and unique flying conditions-but the principles discussed have a universal relevance. You can expect deep dives into navigation, aircraft systems, weather decision-making and the subtle art of cockpit resource management. It’s a blend of lifelong learning and genuine passion for flight, delivered in a straightforward, accessible manner. This isn't about dry theory; it's about the applied knowledge that comes from a career spent both instructing and operating in the air. Tune in for a clear, authoritative take on everything from basic training exercises to advanced operational topics, all designed to make you a more informed and capable aviator.
Episodes
Ep 199 - GA Job Market Update, Fuel Crisis Affects and Airshow Wrap-up! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:54
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! What’s actually happening in the job market right nowThe fuel situation — how will it affect GA?And I’ll finish with some highlights from my Airshow trip to NSWInterview w…
Ep 198 - Interview: Aaron Kaplan - Helicopter Flight Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:48
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today on the show I’m delighted to be joined by Aaron Kaplan — a seasoned aviation professional with deep experience in the helicopter sector and industry advocacy. Aaron…
Ep 197 - Interview: Phil Unicomb - Stall Stick Position [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:27
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Phil’s been flying since 1976. He’s competed in aerobatics since the 80s. He co-founded Action Aerobatics and helped produce around 40 state and national champions. He for…
Ep 196 - Partial Power Loss: The Emergency We Don’t Train For [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:58
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Imagine you’ve just lifted off. You’re passing 200 feet. Everything feels normal. Then the engine note changes. Not silence… not failure… just a rough, struggling loss of…
Ep 195 - Night Flying: Rated, Legal… But Are You Ready? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:02
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! You might already hold a night VFR rating, be working towards an instrument rating, or be planning to start one soon. And at some point in your training, someone will tell…
Ep 194 - Lessons from a $800,000 Flight Training Court Case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:04
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Every flight instructor has faced the same moment. You see a student starting to unravel. Directional control is slipping, workload is climbing, and things are heading in…
Ep 193 - Pilot/Student Feedback on Training Deficiencies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I’ve been asking pilots a simple question: how well did your training actually prepare you for real-world flying? The answers have been confronting. Not because they’re em…
Ep 192 - CFIT vs LOC-I Two Labels, One Outcome: Terrain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:05
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today we’re going to break down what CFIT and LOC-I actually mean, why they’re still such a stubborn problem, what the leading causes look like across airlines, helicopter…
Ep 191 - Interview: UPRT Australia - Stall Training: What's Changed?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:35
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Back in 2023 I spoke with our guests UPRT Australia's Shane Tobin and Jeremy Miller about UPRT training as a whole. Today we are going to talk specifically about stalling…
Ep 190 - Mail Bag and Competition Time! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:43
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I recap my Broome trip, Answer your questions plus an Exercise Pitch Black update for 2026 and your chance to win 1 of 10 free digital logbooks! GELP vs AELP Which Pathway…