ADAM SMITH - AUSTRALIA

When did you leave Beckers? Left Beckers August 2004

What did you do after you trained with us? I was given a Job with Skysafari in the Flinders Ranges SA, then moved to Sunshine coast and onto Port Douglas, Flying R44's

What are you doing now? I have now just started working in Commercial Real Estate in Brisbane.

If flying, who, where and what are you flying? Left Skysafari May this year.

How many hours have you flown? 420

Do you still keep in touch with other students from Beckers? Yes , Worked at Skysafari with Brad King and Darren Smith, I trained with them both. Also Worked with Dominic at Skysafari. I also still keep in touch with Nigel and Simon ,both of who i trained with.

Best or worst flying experience after Beckers? I have had many great flying experiences ie landing on waterfalls, pontoons, and boat decks in rough weather. dealing with bad weather constantly in Port Douglas. Saving 3 people when spotting an overturned boat in the great barrier reef. Flying solo from SA to Sunshine coast, 8 hours. Flying in tandem with Brad King on a rescue mission up to Princess Charlotte bay to pick up pilot and 3 people who went down into a river. One of the worst or most scary experiences was nearly hitting wires when i had about 170 hours working in SA.

Advice to new students? best way to get a job.... be johnny on the spot.

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