Ben has been flying since 2016, completing his initial training with Canberra Aviation before going on to complete his CPL and Multi-Engine & Instrument ratings.  Ben has a PhD in Computer Science and when he's not flying he's writing code for his Canberra based start-up.  Ben owns a Duchess VH-XHT and has dreams of flying a King Air for the RFDS

Born a RAAF brat to a pilot, I have been around planes on and off my entire life. In 2014 I began my photography hobby and ventured down the road of aviation photography. It really wasn't until I had my first back seat ride and was taking photos during some close formation flying with the Red Radials (YAK52s and CJ6's) at Cowra, that the flying bug bit me as hard as ever, that I knew, flying is something that I want to do!

Began flying in 1981 by earning rides in 172s by washing planes for pilots next door in Central Qld. More formal flying began in 1987 with Tom Dennis at the Airport Flying School which led to a PPL. Have flown in just about all types of Cessna singles (left and right seat), and as a passenger have flown in all Boeing types 707-787. Previously a Director of the Canberra RSL and Board Member of several Canberra sporting organisations including ANU (Sport), Canberra AFL and ACT Water Polo. Tertiary Qualified in Science Engineering Economics and Law works as economic policy consultant.

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