Plane Crazy Down Under
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The Plane Crazy Down Under Podcast is an aviation
podcast
that typically releases an episode every two weeks.
It was soon clear that they were producing too much content for the time available on the Airplane Geeks so they decided to create their own podcast. The first episode of Plane Crazy Down Under appeared on July 16, 2009 with early episodes being "full length edits" of the content that was subsequently edited down to create that week's Australia Desk segment. After a few weeks of this, Steve & Grant started producing episodes using different content to that being used for the Australia Desk and Plane Crazy Down Under shifted into its own show structure with episodes released every couple of weeks.
Towards the end of 2010, Steve & Grant also started producing the Flying Down Under segment for the FlightTime Radio
show, a weekly radio show about flying that is broadcast every Saturday. The Flying Down Under segment appears every two weeks and provides insight into the world of Aviation in Australia.
In 2011 Plane Crazy Down Under joined the Australian podcast network Lifestyle PodNetwork (LPN).
Aviation
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Podcast
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that typically releases an episode every two weeks.
Presenters
The show is hosted by Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron with additional material supplied by Ben Ippolito (Controller's Corner), Bas Scheffers on RA-Aus matters, Anthony Simmons (The View from the Lounge) and David Vanderhoof on aviation history. Joining the PCDU team for 'on-site' events are Adam Visscher and Steven Pam who provide visual content with still photographs and videos.History
Plane Crazy Down Under grew from Steve Visscher's audio contributions to the Airplane Geeks Podcast, where the title "Australia Desk" was applied by Max Flight & Courtney Miller. While Steve was supplying audio reports on Australian aviation issues, Grant was writing in with updates via email. When Steve & Grant met at an Uncontrolled Airspace gathering in June 2009, they decided to join up and provide Australia Desk content together.It was soon clear that they were producing too much content for the time available on the Airplane Geeks so they decided to create their own podcast. The first episode of Plane Crazy Down Under appeared on July 16, 2009 with early episodes being "full length edits" of the content that was subsequently edited down to create that week's Australia Desk segment. After a few weeks of this, Steve & Grant started producing episodes using different content to that being used for the Australia Desk and Plane Crazy Down Under shifted into its own show structure with episodes released every couple of weeks.
Towards the end of 2010, Steve & Grant also started producing the Flying Down Under segment for the FlightTime Radio
FlightTime Radio
The FlightTime Radio Show is an aviation radio program that originates in Jacksonville, Florida. The program format delivers the fun and enjoyment of all aspects of aviation to pilots and non-pilots, alike...
show, a weekly radio show about flying that is broadcast every Saturday. The Flying Down Under segment appears every two weeks and provides insight into the world of Aviation in Australia.
In 2011 Plane Crazy Down Under joined the Australian podcast network Lifestyle PodNetwork (LPN).
Guests
Guests on the podcast have included a number of pilots from all aspects of aviation as well as analysts, air traffic controllers, adventurers, business owners and museum staff. Some of our notable guests have included:- Matt HallMatt HallMatt Hall is a third generation pilot, a former Royal Australian Air Force Fighter Combat Instructor, international unlimited aerobatic competitor and the first Australian to be selected to compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, starting in 2009.- Flying history :Hall has a long...
, former Royal Australian Air ForceRoyal Australian Air ForceThe Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
Squadron Leader and Red Bull Air Race pilot - Around Australia charity pilot Owen Zupp who flew a Jabiru AircraftJabiru AircraftJabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd is an Australian aircraft manufacturer that produces a range of kit- and ready-built civil light aircraft in Bundaberg, Queensland. The company also designs and manufactures a range of light aircraft engines...
around Australia on his There and Back journey - Deborah LawrieDeborah LawrieDeborah Jane Lawrie , known as Deborah Wardley while married, was the first woman to become a pilot with a major Australian airline after winning a landmark sex discrimination case against Ansett Airlines.-Early life and education:...
, first female pilot with Ansett Airlines - Other Red Bull Air Race pilots including Nigel LambNigel LambNigel Lamb is a renowned English aerobatics pilot.Nigel Lamb was born on August 17, 1956 in Zimbabwe . He was inspired to fly by his father, who was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot in World War II, and at age 11 first applied to join the Air Force and persisted until he was finally accepted at...
, Hannes ArchHannes ArchHannes Arch is an Austrian pilot, who competed in the 2007 Red Bull Air Race World Series season following a round of qualification held in Phoenix, Arizona, United States during October 2006. He joins 13 other pilots, 2 of them also receiving entry after the Arizona qualifying...
& Pete McLeodPete McLeodPete McLeod is a Canadian professional aerobatic pilot who first_flight_dateed as a rookie pilot in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in 2009.... - Dick Smith (entrepreneur)Dick Smith (entrepreneur)Dick Smith, AO is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, aviator, and political activist. He is the founder of Dick Smith Electronics, Dick Smith Foods and Australian Geographic, and was selected as the 1986 Australian of the Year.-Electronics:In 1968, Dick Smith founded electronics retailer...
, famous Australian entrepreneur and pilot - Globe Trotting adventurers Ken Evers & Tim Pryse from the Millions Against Malaria project
- Warren TrussWarren TrussWarren Errol Truss , Australian politician, is the current leader of the National Party of Australia in the Parliament of Australia. He has held the House of Representatives seat of Wide Bay since the 1990 election...
, leader of the National Party and shadow minister for trade, transport and local government - Captain Richard Woodward, a QantasQantasQantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier of Australia. The name was originally "QANTAS", an initialism for "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services". Nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo", the airline is based in Sydney, with its main hub at Sydney Airport...
Airbus A380Airbus A380The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS. It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. Due to its size, many airports had to modify and improve facilities to accommodate it...
check captain - Lang Kidby from Next Horizon, recreator of the Vickers Vimy and Avro Avian UK to Australia flights
- Rosemary Arnold, pioneer Australian aviatrix (Australia's first female helicopter pilot) and the operator of Chapel in the Sky.