Tag Archives: ATC Ben

Episode 371: Calling Karratha, come in ATC Ben

Posted on October 7, 2015 by admin

Finally back after a bit of a break although Grant has subbed out due to family reasons, being ably replaced by ATC Ben. Ben tells us about his recent slight change of job, and location, having moved from the world … Continue reading →

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Episode 296: Intercom Chats

Posted on April 23, 2014 by admin

Just for a bit of a change of style, Steve & ATC Ben recorded most of this Australia Desk segment while flying a Cirrus SR20 from Essendon Airport (YMEN) in Melbourne to Temora (YTEM) on a day trip to the … Continue reading →

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Episode 284: The new Brisbane West Wellcamp airport

Posted on January 29, 2014 by admin

ATC Ben, Damien, and Jonesy join Grant to talk about the new Brisbane West Wellcamp airport being built near Toowoomba. Damien has some fantastic analysis & raises a few points about its location, its impact on the military bases nearby … Continue reading →

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Episode 283: No, the *other* Melbourne Airport

Posted on January 22, 2014 by admin

Steve’s still out recovering from his operation so Grant gets ATC Ben, Jonesy and Damien Rose to join the fun. Qantas copping a US$90k fine for a form of tarmac stranding Qantas pulls their 737s out of Hobart and sticks … Continue reading →

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Episode 277: Who Owns Qantas and the Psychology of AvGeeks

Posted on December 4, 2013 by admin

PCDU crew members ATC Ben and Steven Pam join Steve and Grant this week.  The Qantas vs. Virgin Australia foreign ownership row dominated the local aviation headlines again this week with Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey, publically floating the concept … Continue reading →

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Episode 236: ATC Ben explains that not all ATMs are cash machines

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

The boys are busy getting ready for the Avalon International Airshow 2013 so they quickly skim through some news items before it’s time to talk about the hot new ATM topic: Qantas tells the ACCC what to do with their … Continue reading →

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Episode 200: We’ve Come A Long Way … and Good Bye Dan!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

It’s a momentous day as we’re recording what we *think* is our 146th Australia Desk segment. Apparently it’s also a big number for the Airplane Geeks – something about a double century? Must be a cricket score! Meanwhile, we’re joined … Continue reading →

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Episode 188: Live on the Ramp at Tyabb Airshow (with Video)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

On the ramp at Tyabb airport following the Tyabb Airshow 2012, Steve & Grant are joined by ATC Ben to record this Australia Desk segment. In fact, we even had Steven Pam capturing the whole thing on video for posterity … Continue reading →

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Episode 183: Alone Again…

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Grant’s all on his own in the studio and there’s no sign of Steve. While he’s waiting, he’s checking out his new “mood machine,” a device that detects the ambience of its environment & plays music suitable to the moment. … Continue reading →

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Episode 164: Memories of Ansett

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

The boys are out at Coldstream airport for the Mission Aviation Discovery Day recording live with Anthony “The View from the Lounge” Simmons and ATC Ben. Steve’s working on his diet and, despite his growling stomach, the team discuss the … Continue reading →

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