Flight Style Podcast

Originally from Somerset in the UK, Steve Fitch was involved in canopy formation skydiving before migrating to Australia to work in the industry. Over the years, he competed at world-level events as part of canopy formation teams, building a long-standing connection with one of skydiving’s most technical disciplines.Steve is widely known throughout Australia for his freefall photography, capturing the sport from a perspective few people get to experience. His work has also documented Australian record canopy formations, preserving images of some of the country's significant achievements in the sport.Beyond skydiving, Steve is also well known for his nude photography, bringing another dimension to his work behind the camera.In this episode, we explore Steve’s journey from the UK to Australia, his years in canopy formation competition, his experiences photographing Australian record formations, and the stories behind a life spent capturing people and moments through his lens.

Gary played a significant role in the development of safety and training within the Australian Parachute Federation, including pushing for the Safety & Training role to be properly funded rather than relying on volunteers. He was also heavily involved in the operation of Wilton Skydiving Centre and has spent years contributing to the education, systems and culture surrounding safety in Australian parachuting.Away from skydiving, Gary supports men’s health through the Black Dog Ride motorcycle charity, combining his love of motorcycles with an important cause.Gary is also an author, having written a number of books. His latest, It’s Just Another Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity, is available through Blurb:Gary Moyers — It’s Just Another Once-in-a-Lifetime OpportunityA great conversation about skydiving, safety, life, motorcycles, and the experiences that shape us along the way.

Today’s guest is someone who has spent more than 30 years in the sky and helped shape modern demonstration skydiving as we know it. Rodney Benson has performed jumps all over the world, developed the standard for large parachute flag jumps, and brought skydiving into some of the biggest public events and venues.From jumps into Hollywood to major events like the Grand Prix in Adelaide and Melbourne, Rodney’s career has taken him to some incredible places. He grew up with his father skydiving and hanging out at drop zone and started skydiving from an early age.Music by Elypsis

Chris Geiler, an experienced wingsuit pilot and multiple-time world champion in performance wingsuit flying. After spending years in the USA competing and pushing the limits of the sport, he’s recently moved back to Australia and continues to bring deep experience from both wingsuit skydiving and BASE jumping. Chris now works with the Australian Parachute Federation, focusing on sport development, wingsuit progression, and coaching the next generation of flyers.

Sandy is the National Judging Officer for the Australian Parachute Federation, with over 20 years in skydiving since starting in 2002. She has also served as an Australian Team Manager and ISC alternate delegate.Sandy is an Australian record holder in a 130-way formation and an AFF instructor.