Tag Archives: Oshkosh

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 260: Catching up with Ryan Cambell at Oshkosh

Posted on August 7, 2013 by admin

Grant can’t make it this week but we’re able to put on an Australia Desk thanks to Bas Scheffers who’s been representing the PCDU team at Oshkosh. Sure, we’re not jealous at all… really… Bas caught up with Ryan Cambell, … Continue reading →

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Episode 255: Politics, A380 explosions and a world rounder

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

After an “interesting” week in Australian federal politics, Minister for Transport & Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, is now also the Deputy Prime Minister, leaving Steve & Grant to ponder whether this will be good for aviation or not. In more positive … Continue reading →

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Episode 157: Anthony Simmons presents his View from the Australia Desk

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

The boys have asked Anthony “The Infrequent Flyer” Simmons to fill in for them with an Australia Desk while they’re at Oshkosh 2011. Despite having to first clean out the studio, he throws out all the instructions and presents his … Continue reading →

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Episode 156: Stuff the news, lets talk Oshkosh preparations!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

The boys are packing for Oshkosh and Steve’s trying to figure how to get the mega-sized jar of Vegemite through bio-inspection on arrival in Los Angeles. They do have a quick skim through the latest aviation news items from Down … Continue reading →

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Episode 154: Tiger Airways is grounded!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

It’s the 100th episode of the Australia Desk but the guys can’t afford to celebrate as Steve’s sunk all their funds into Tiger Airways which means they have nothing now Tiger are grounded. DOH! The boys discuss the issues that … Continue reading →

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