Pyjama Pilots Podcast
1) #19 Ag Pilots, Mad Winds & Mesopotamia Mayhem
In this episode the lads cover everything from the serious to the downright ridiculous. Pedro debriefs the Ag Aviation Conference — mental-health panels, medical reforms, and why pilots still fear los...Show More
2) #18 Flaps, Floats, and Poor Life Choices
The boys are back on the mics and straight into it. Jimbo’s been ping-ponging between NZ and Aussie, Hoodie’s barely alive after Pearl Jam, and Pedro is halfway between a half-marathon and a meltdown....Show More
3) #17 Richmond "Ditch" Harding - A lifetime in the air
I sat down with Richmond “Ditch” Harding, one of the most respected ag pilots around, to talk about his decades in the seat - from the early Tiger Moth days right through to the modern era of agricult...Show More
4) #16 Aviation Adventures and Life Lessons
We're back for another season with the Pyjama Pilots, and it's bloody great to be back! Sharing random babbles from a few good mates who love flying, but love taking the mickey out of each other more....Show More
5) #15 Royce Hooker - Ag Pilot
Join us on a remarkable journey through the skies with Royce Hooker, a distinguished 91-year-old (recorded 2023) aviation pioneer whose career spans the golden era of flight. From his early days as an...Show More
6) #14 Hallett Griffin
I'm flying solo again as we welcome Hallett Griffin, a luminary in the agricultural aviation industry with over six decades of experience. Starting his career in 1963, Hallett founded Griffin Ag-Air L...Show More
7) #13 Neville Worsley - Topdressing in a DC-3
In this episode I'm flying solo, having a sit down with Neville Worsley, a celebrated agricultural pilot whose distinguished career has made a significant mark in the skies of New Zealand. Neville, kn...Show More
8) #12 Engine Failures!
Chris is a legend! Today we tackle the age old debate: Where do we land in an engine failure? That and several other topics we wander off into: Standard Overhead Rejoins, Hawkes Bay Floods, and severa...Show More
9) #11 Weather and Wind
Join us in this high-flying episode as our trio of aviators navigate through the swirling intricacies of weather and wind patterns in aerial topdressing. Learn how pilots tackle unexpected weather cha...Show More
10) #10 Pete Blake - Soaring Above the Storm: Mental Health Recovery in the Aviation World
In this powerful episode, we delve into the life-changing story of our very own co-host Pete, who experienced firsthand the impacts of trauma and mental health struggles. After witnessing a horrific i...Show More
#10 Pete Blake - Soaring Above the Storm: Mental Health Recovery in the Aviation World
1:22:53 | May 29th, 2023