I have over 30 years’ experience of organising and running air displays and special events based on 40 years’ experience in Air Traffic Management and Aerodrome Operations. I have provided temporary ATC, AFIS and Air/Ground at many locations around the UK including setting up at ‘green field’ sites. I have provide an Air/Ground Service over 100 times in 30 years at various locations. Some of the events where I have provided ATS have had movements exceeding 300 per day. I am also highly experienced in producing clear, concise documentation tailored to specific events.
Director, Moth Club Operations Ltd 2013-2015
The events arm of the de Havilland Moth Club
de Havilland Moth Club Ltd 1992 – present
I have key involvement at all deHMC events at the planning stages, writing safety documentation and then implementing the plans to provide a successful and safe event. I provide an Air/Ground Radio Service for each event.
Abingdon Air & Country Show 2008-2017
I handled the visiting aircraft booking and allocated slot times; I wrote the Pilots’ Brief, contributed to the Risk Assessments and provided an Air/Ground Radio Service.
Air/Ground Radio Operator, Sunderland Airshow, Dover Bleriot Centenary, Wales Airshow, Southport Airshow and Dunsfold Wings & Wheels for TSA Consulting Ltd
I have provided an Air/Ground Radio Service for TSA at the above locations.
Flight Information Service Officer, the Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden 1991-2021
I provide an AFIS or Air/Ground Radio Service for the Shuttleworth air displays and other events and the author of the annual Aeronautical Information Circular.
Lincolnshire Aviation Museum (East Kirkby) Airshow 2008-present
Air/Ground Radio Service.
East Fortune Air Show, for Air Tattoo Event Services 2011-2019
Air/Ground Radio Service.
Other Events:
• Aerofair, North Weald Aerodrome (as ATC)
• Balloon Master, Royal International Air Tattoo 1998-2015
• Clophill Village Fete, Dog Show and Air Display
• Great Vintage Flying Weekend – Abingdon, Hullavington, Keevil (as ATC)
• Henlow Aerodrome
• Panshanger Aerodrome
• Project Propeller at Bruntingthorpe
• Silverstone Classic weekend
• 388th Bomb Group reunion at Knettleshall