Monthly Archives: January 2013

Episode 233: Post Australia Day and we’ve got some news

Steve’s amazed that it’s been 200 episodes since he first discovered the Airplane Geeks show back when they’d just released episode 33. Meanwhile, Grant’s been up in Sydney flying a hot air balloon out of Paramatta park as part of … Continue reading

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Episode 232: Qantas, Western Australia, Woomera, Wyong, stealth and airports

Grant’s sorry he was late last week and is making up for it by bringing Steve his coffee, warmed over an exploding lithium-ion battery. That’s enough for Steve to let him into the studio, so they’re able to review the … Continue reading

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Episode 231: You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel…

Steve thought he could move this week’s OzDesk recording to Monday but whoops, Grant’s working and isn’t available. Despite that, Steve manages to cover a few news items, including: A China Southern student pilot operating a solo flight with Moorabbin … Continue reading

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Episode 230: Summer’s heating up for the ACCC and for RA-Aus vs CASA

It’s Summer Down Under and it’s been rather hot indeed, so there’s not been too much to talk about. Despite this and the melting temperatures, the boys manage to find a handful of stories to discuss. The ACCC has approved … Continue reading

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Episode 229: Serge’s views on exchange pilots, the F-35 and the transition to drones

Steve’s dragged Grant out of his coffin to record an OzDesk on New Years Day and he’s less than enthused about it. Fortunately, it’s a Bits n Pieces episode on the Geeks, so the boys play an excerpt of a … Continue reading

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