Here’s a list of various websites, blogs and podcasts that we visit, read and/or listen to on a regular basis. We’ve also listed the people we’ve had on the podcast, our usual sources of news and some of the usual suspects who appear in the news.

  • Friends of the podcast
    • Airplane Geeks
      The Airplane Geeks podcast was where we got our start. A great bunch of guys who put on a fun show with lots of amazing content.
    • Damien Rose’s Hifly Media Podcast
      Damien Rose holds a MECIR with turbine time, has been a guest on PCDU, a member of the team, and produces the HifLy Media podcast.
    • Hangar49
      Al, Jim and Tony produce the Hangar49 podcast about flying the Pacific Northwest area of the USA and Canada.
    • Lang Kidby’s Next Horizon
      Lang is an Australian adventurer who has recreated a number of historic flights, including flying a Vickers Vimy replica from England to Australia.
    • Matt Hall Racing
      Matt Hall is a RedBull AirRace champion and a retired RAAF Wing Commander who flew F/A-18s and had a combat tour with the USAF flying F-15Es.
    • Nigel Lamb
      Red Bull Air Racer, warbird pilot and gentleman – we’re looking forward to interviewing him again
    • Owen Zupp’s site
      Owen Zupp is a pilot and great author who writes about flying, aviation and much much more.
    • Red Baron Sydney
      We had sponsorship of our coverage at some events from the Red Baron aerobatics (training & joy flights) & sight seeing company at Bankstown (YSBK)
    • The Aerobatics School
      Joel Haski runs The Aerobatics School and has been on the show a few times in the past. He also took Grant up for an incredible ride in an Extra 200, including a sustained 8G turn which almost got him to stop talking!
    • Shashank Nigam’s SimpliFlying site
      Shashank is all about helping airlines and airports become remarkable by getting digital, marketing, innovation and sustainability right.
  • Other aviation podcasts we listen to
    • Airline Pilot Guy
      Captain Jeff and the crew at the Airline Pilot Guy show put on fun, informative episodes that run long but are worth listening to.
    • Airplane Geeks
      The Airplane Geeks podcast was where we got our start. A great bunch of guys who put on a fun show with lots of amazing content.
    • Authentic
      Authentic Media provide great military aviation coverage but you do have to subscribe to get their full range.
    • Aviation Careers Podcast
      If you’re considering earning money from aviation, Carl Valeri’s excellent content will help, no matter where in the world you are.
    • Aviation News Talk
      Author, Cirrus instructor and former CFI of the year, Max Trescott provides GA news updates and interviews, accident investigations and more.
    • Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase
      Stories from flight attendants, pilots and passengers.
    • The Fighter Pilot Podcast
      Jell-O and the team bring you great military aviation interviews and information including warbirds.
    • The Finer Points
      Jason Miller brings you tips and techniques that will help make you a better pilot.
    • Damien Rose’s Hifly Media Podcast
      Damien Rose holds a MECIR with turbine time, has been a guest on PCDU, a member of the team, and produces the HifLy Media podcast.
    • In the Pattern Podcast
      Four pilots hangar flying about their experiences with flight training and enjoying all things aviation.
    • The Journey is the Reward
      Brian has acheived his goal to obtain Lifetime 1K status with United and is continuing to travel. Will he reach 4 million miles?
    • Opposing Bases
      RH and AG are Air Traffic Controllers in the USA helping pilots and controllers understand each other.
    • Plane Safety Podcast
      Pilot Pip and Capt Al talk about flying, their jobs as professional pilots, aviation safety matters and general pilot bar talk.
    • Plane Talking UK
      Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando review the latest commercial and military aviation news, along with interviews and features, all with a UK perspective.
    • Show Center
      Airshow announcers Ric Peterson, Rob Reider and Matt Jolley talk about airshows and the people that make them happen.
    • Skydive Radio
      If you’re interested in sky diving, this podcast is well worth checking out.
    • Stuck Mic AvCast
      The team of pilots and instructors talk about learning, living, and loving to fly.
    • Sustainability in the Air
      Shashank from SimpliFlying interviews airline, airport, travel and technology executives the many ways to attain net zero travel.
    • The UAV Digest
      Get the latest updates in the world of UAVs.
    • Uncontrolled Airspace
      One of the best and longest lasting aviation podcasts ever. Great discussions about flying in the USA from a GA perspective.
    • Warbird Radio
      Matt Jolley is back with Warbird Radio featuring interviews with pilots and owners of former military aircraft.
    • Wings Over New Zealand
      Dave Homewood primarily focuses on historical aviation and warbirds, producing great content that even touches on GA.
    • Xtended
      A great show from the UK with informative and interesting content.
  • Aviation podcasts we like but have closed
    • Airspeed
      Stephen Force (aka Steve Tupper) takes you with him as he learns to fly new aircraft and experiences media rides the rest of us dream about. One day he’ll produce a new episode :)
    • Desert Pilot Podcast
      Fly about with Trevor on his adventures in Arizona, although this one seems to have podfaded.
    • Flying Podcast
      Steve Cooke in the UK used to produce an awesome show with lots of stories & interviews about flying in the UK. Definitely one of our favourites when it used to run.
    • F-14 Tomcast
      Using interviews and discussions with pilots and maintainers, this podcast covered the F-14 from development to deployment then on to retirement.
  • Airlines
    • QANTAS
      The Flying Kangaroo, QANTAS has been around since 1920
    • Regional Express (REX)
      Regional carrier flying SAAB SF340s and 737s around Australia.
    • Singapore Airlines
      Singapore Airlines provide great service and often win Best Airline awards for good reason.
    • Virgin Australia
      From start-up low cost carrier to flying 777s across the Pacific and now back to domestic flying post-pandemic, Virgin are still Grant’s favourite airline down under.
  • Blogroll
  • Let’s go Flying
    • Mustang Flights
      This is the P51 that Matt Hall flies – feeling brave? :)
    • Red Baron Sydney
      We had sponsorship of our coverage at some events from the Red Baron aerobatics (training & joy flights) & sight seeing company at Bankstown (YSBK)
    • The Aerobatics School
      Joel Haski runs The Aerobatics School and has been on the show a few times in the past. He also took Grant up for an incredible ride in an Extra 200, including a sustained 8G turn which almost got him to stop talking!
    • Lilydale Flying School (Yarra Valley Aviation)
      Yarra Valley Aviation run the Lilydale Flying School at Lilydale airport.
    • Peninsula Aero Club
      The Peninsula Aero Club at Tyabb has a great social environment in addition flight training, warbirds and running the Tyabb Airshow.
    • Royal Victorian Aero Club
      From learning to fly to the Dawn Patrol, Royal Vic has a lot to offer.
  • News Sources
    • The Air Current
      The Air Current provides industry analysis and briefs from Jon Osterower, Courtney Miller and the team.
    • Australian Frequent Flyer
      Great site for getting news of interest to passengers flying from Australia and a good community forum.
    • The Aviation Herald
      An excellent site for getting information about aviation incidents, accidents and reports.
    • Executive Traveller
      Airline news and information of interest to business and premium travellers.
    • Runway Girl Network
      Air transport news and the passenger experience perspective.
  • Other Links
    • Airservices Australia
      Provider of Australia’s Air Traffic Control management and other airside services
    • Mission Aviation Fellowship
      A faith based aviation group providing transport & relief services around the world, also past appearances on the show and that time they ran an air display event at Coldstream airport (YCEM).
    • Royal Flying Doctor Service
      Providing medical services to the outback & beyond, this is a worthy cause if you’re looking for somewhere to donate.