Tag Archives: Wollongong

Episode 338: It’s Avalon time again

It’s almost time for the Avalon Airshow and the boys are getting excited about some of the new items that will be on display, including an Airbus A400M and an RQ-4 Global Hawk that has made its first landing at … Continue reading

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Episode 336: A Gong for OJA? Rock On, Boys!

Grant’s back (and so’s his car!) and the boys have a few aircraft stories to present, including: Qantas’ first 747-400 VH-OJA is being donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) at Wollongong where the arrival is likely to be … Continue reading

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Episode 298: We’re in Bits n Pieces after WOI 2014

While the Geeks are doing a “Bits n Pieces” episode or #298, Steve & Grant are feeling like they’re in bits n pieces after a busy weekend recording content on the tarmac at Wings Over Illawarra 2014. Held at Illawarra … Continue reading

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Episode 255: Politics, A380 explosions and a world rounder

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 244: Virgin acquires Skywest while an F-111C takes a road trip

With Grant off this week due to illness, PCDU team member Ben Jones steps in to help bring us this report. In the news, Virgin Australia issues a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange announcing it’s acquisition of Skywest is … Continue reading

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