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Join me, Trent Robinson, an experienced Head of Operations, flight examiner, and charter pilot with over 30 years of experience, as we delve into the fascinating world of aviation. Based in Darwin, Australia, this podcast is designed for aviators of all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. While our discussions have an Australian focus, the insights and knowledge shared are applicable to aviators worldwide.
Expect a variety of content, including insider tips, discussions on flight training and safety, advice for flight tests, in-depth explorations of aviation theory and regulations and engaging conversations with special guests. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting your aviation journey, there's something here for you.
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Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Imagine you’ve just lifted off. You’re passing 200 feet. Everything feels normal. Then the engine note changes. Not silence… not failure… just a rough, struggling loss of power. The aircraft is still climbing — but barely. Do you keep going? Turn back? Land ahead? In the next few seconds, the wrong decision can be fatal. Today we’re talking about the emergency we train for the least… yet one that catches pilots off guard more than almost any ot...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! You might already hold a night VFR rating, be working towards an instrument rating, or be planning to start one soon. And at some point in your training, someone will tell you that once you’re qualified, you’re “allowed” to fly at night. But today I want to challenge that idea. Because being allowed to fly at night, and being genuinely ready to fly at night — especially on instruments — are not the same thing. Support the show Email: info@trent...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Every flight instructor has faced the same moment. You see a student starting to unravel. Directional control is slipping, workload is climbing, and things are heading in the wrong direction. Instinct kicks in — you reach for the controls to “help”. That moment — the decision to assist rather than decisively take over — sits at the centre of a recent Australian court case that ended in a training aircraft crash, the loss of a student’s flying c...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I’ve been asking pilots a simple question: how well did your training actually prepare you for real-world flying? The answers have been confronting. Not because they’re emotional — but because they’re consistent. This episode isn’t about naming names. It’s about listening to what students are telling us, identifying the patterns, and asking whether we’re truly training pilots… or just getting them through tests. Support the show Email: info@tre...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today we’re going to break down what CFIT and LOC-I actually mean, why they’re still such a stubborn problem, what the leading causes look like across airlines, helicopters, and general aviation, and how we train to mitigate them — including the tricky bit: risk versus reward in training, and where simulators genuinely move the needle. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustra...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Back in 2023 I spoke with our guests UPRT Australia's Shane Tobin and Jeremy Miller about UPRT training as a whole. Today we are going to talk specifically about stalling and stalling accidents, and the differences from the Day VFR Syllabus and the current Part 61 MOS and instructors understanding. UPRT Australia Website Up, Forward, In - Formation book by Jeremy Miller - click here! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au ...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! I recap my Broome trip, Answer your questions plus an Exercise Pitch Black update for 2026 and your chance to win 1 of 10 free digital logbooks! GELP vs AELP Which Pathway is best for you? Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners get 20% Off!! Nav & Co ...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! In this episode we’re talking about something a little closer to home: Tropical Cyclone Fina, which has just passed through Darwin Nov 22nd. Patreon Black Friday sale - 30% off Patreon subscriptions - Code BLACKFRIDAY Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Who can certify a logbook? RPL endorsements Best tips for CPL hour building And a few questions about me! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners get 20% Off!! Nav & Co Pilot Nav Bags - Get $10 off using the code FTAPODCAST Social Media Links:...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Air North Brasilia accident ATSB Report E55 Baron accident ATSB Report Patreon Discount Code - BIRTHDAY4 Pilot LogbookDigital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners get 20% Off!!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.a...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! The CAR 5 licensing system served Australian pilots for decades. But it’s now officially closed. As of 1 September 2025 CASA set this as the end of the simple conversion process. So if you haven’t converted, what now?? Plus I’ll run you through the process digital licences and medicals I’ll run you through the process. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au A...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Too many pilots are being trained to pass a test, not to survive the real world. And that, my friends, is a serious problem. Today we’re talking Scenario-Based Flight Training — what it is, why it matters, and how we can implement it across all levels of flight training from recreational to commercial, IFR, and even instructor development. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingau...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! In a short but significant ruling, Australia’s High Court has dismissed Corporate Air Charter’s appeal against a Full Federal Court decision confirming that standby duty is considered “work” and must be factored into a pilot’s average weekly hours. So what does this mean for pilots and operators? Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot ...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! We discuss and train for inflight emergencies all the time. But have you ever really thought about what you would do in the event of an emergency or crash. landing? Do you have enough food and water? Do you know how to operate an ELT or EPIRB?? Nav & Co Flight Bag Lite - Use the coupon code FTAPODCAST for $10 off!! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Aff...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today we’re diving into a topic that every pilot, from the brand-new student to the most seasoned airline captain, deals with every single flight: checklists, flows, and memory items. These tools are the backbone of cockpit discipline and standardisation—but when do you use a flow? When do you pull out the full checklist? And what about those memory items for emergencies? Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today we’re talking about something every single one of us can relate to — how to be a better pilot. Whether you’ve just passed your RPL, or you’ve been flying for decades, the truth is: none of us ever really stop learning. And that’s exactly what this discussion is about. What are the habits, the skills, and the attitudes that separate “average” pilots from the truly great ones? Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Onlin...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Today we’re diving into job interviews for general aviation — what operators are really looking for, the top tips to stand out, and the technical questions you’ll need to be ready for and the most common mistakes being made. Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast li...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Australian Aviation Summit Review Aviation Aviation Awards for 2025 Coomalie Creek VJ Day Anniversary Fly-in CASA Wings awards nominations are now open for 2025 https://www.australianflying.com.au/wings-awards Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners get 20%...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! CTAF radio calls – Mandatory vs Recommended Flight Training Cadetships – are they worth it? Plus a few bits on the side! Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Excel spreadsheet logbook for a one off payment. Podcast listeners get 20% Off!! Nav & Co Pilot Nav Bags - Get $10 off using the code FTAPODCAST Social Medi...
Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! In this episode we’re going to talk about something we all learn early in our flight training… but might not always apply as well as we think — and that’s Visual Meteorological Conditions, or VMC. Link to the CASA Airspace structure PDF - CASA Airspace Structure and VMC Guidance Support the show Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.au Online Training http://courses.flighttrainingaustralia.com.au Affiliate Links: Pilot Logbook Digital Exce...
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