Pyjama Pilots

#23 Dodgy Approaches and Dodgier Business Plans

The Pyjama Pilots are back! Jimbo, Pedro and Hoodie are tackling the big questions in aviation, business and technology — with varying levels of expertise and absolutely

#22 Stick and rudder Bullpaki

After accidentally turning up to record with absolutely no plan, Jimbo somehow manages to drag Episode 22 into existence with Hoodie and Pedro joining the chaos shortly a

#21 Whoopsie Daisies! Ground Loops, Bird Strikes & Almost Dying in Nepal

A loose, unfiltered catch-up with the boys covering everything from flying over Christmas with medevac runs and life in the cockpit. What starts as casual chat quickly tu

#20 Ag Aviation vs Technology: Is Variable Rate Worth It?

In this episode, Jimbo, Hoodie and Pedro dive into the debate around modern spreading tech — variable rate systems, cockpit mapping, and whether it’s actually improving o

#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,

#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

#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

#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

#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 fli

#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, Ha

#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 ski

#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 Rejoin

#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

#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.

#09 Fatigue

In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, we tackle the often underestimated but critical issue of pilot fatigue. Delving deep into the aviation world, we explore

#08 Ag Spraying, aircraft comparisons, QandA

What is better: The PAC750XL or the Cresco? Spraying in Australia, what's it like? We discuss these and a few other Q and A's you kind folk have sent in! Enjoy!

#07 Airstrips, incidents, and learning the hard way

Welcome aboard our next episode of Pyjama Pilots. Today we discuss airstrips and dive into the things we've learnt, and the experiences we had to endure while learning th

#06 Jacob Reed

Our first guest!! This fine gentleman has worked in several countries around the world. From bush flying in the Outback Australia, to the cool temperatures of Canada, and

#05 Pilot Bambles

It's been a couple of weeks since our last catch up, so we spent our time catching up! Talking our usual pilot bambles, with a bit of banter to boot.

#04 Flying around Africa

All three of the Pyjama Pilots have done survey flying around the world. For us, a good chunk of it was in the continent of Africa. We talk a bit about our time there, am