PC-21 Archives - CONTACT magazine

The Roulettes break away during their display at the Mildura Airshow. Story and phots by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

Air show has eyes glued to the sky

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 175 Views 0 Comments Mildura, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Eyes were glued to the sky as aviators from the Royal Australian Air Force flew multiple generations of aircraft into

Pilatus PC-21 aircraft perform a display for No.1 Flying Training School Intermediate Pilots’ Course graduation at RAAF East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant Rodney Welch.

First fully east-coast-trained pilots graduate

13/08/202417/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 903 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), PC-21, RAAF East Sale

The first nine aviators to complete all their initial training on Australia’s east coast and become fully qualified pilots have

The Roulettes aerobatic display team thrills at the Canberra Airport open day with formation flying in their PC-21 aircraft over the event crowd and a C-130J Hercules. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Canberra Airport open day gets thumbs up

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1417 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Canberra Airport, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Canberra Airport held its open day on April 6, throwing wide the doors to thousands of members of the public

Roulette 2 Flight Lieutenant James Dutschke flies in formation over Changi, Singapore, during the Roulettes display at the Singapore Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Roulettes roll into Singapore

20/03/202423/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1611 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes, Singapore

As the six Pilatus PC-21 aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes rolled and looped over the Singaporean landscape,

272 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course members assembled on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in WA ahead of their graduation. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Pilots flying high after graduating

20/12/202320/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1986 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Nineteen student pilots from 272 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course graduated from 2 Flying Training School on December 8

271 ADF Pilots’ Course members assemble at dawn on the flightline with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce, WA. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photos by Chris Kershaw.

ADF People News

Graduates soar to new heights

10/10/202315/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1170 Views 1 Comment ADF Pilot's Course, Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Exciting new careers await 13 RAAF and Navy student pilots from 271 ADF Pilots’ Course, who graduated from 2 Flying

The Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team, the Roulettes, fly past crowds at the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Aerobatics wow crowds at Pacific Airshow

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1687 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, PC-21, RAAF Amberley, Roulettes

From the extreme roar of jet engines to the gentle purr of pistons, military and civilian aircraft criss-crossed the sky

270 ADF Pilots' Course graduates (from left) Lieutenant Michael Harrigan, Lieutenant Gregory Cook and Lieutenant Harrison Coldwell pose for a photo at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photos by Chris Kershaw.

ADF People

Student pilots cleared for takeoff

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1006 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Dark skies failed to dampen the spirits of those attending the 270 ADF Pilots’ Course Graduation, where 11 students from

2 Flying Training School trainee Pilot Officer Gabrielle Adamson takes Air Force Indigenous Youth Program participant Indiana Baines through the paces of a Pilatus PC-21 simulated flight at RAAF Base Pearce, WA. Story by Stephanie Hallen. All photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Students step into the shoes of aviators

07/07/202308/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1281 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, Indigenous Youth Program, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Perth students were recently given the unique opportunity to experience a typical day in the life of a Royal Australian

ADF Pilots’ Course 269 members with a Pilatus PC-21 at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Sky’s the limit for pilot graduates

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1451 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fourteen students from 269 Pilots’ Course have become the newest pilots in the ADF. CAPTION: ADF Pilots’ Course 269 members

Major Eun-Ho Yang from the Republic of Korea Air Force aerobatic team The Black Eagles sits in a Pilatus PC-21 from the Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team The Roulettes while Flight Lieutenant Ben Hepworth shows him the cockpit after a Friendship flight as part of the Australian International Air Show 2023. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Roulettes and Black Eagles display friendship and airmanship at Avalon

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2675 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Republic of Korea Air Force, Roulettes

In an historic moment, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) aerobatic team the Black Eagles and the Royal Australian

The 268 ADF Pilots Course members assemble at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Final graduates for the year ready to soar

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2026 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fifteen students from 268 ADF Pilots Course have received their wings and graduated from 2 Flying Training School at RAAF

An Air Force C-130J Hercules at the Wings Over Illawarra air show 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

RAAF wows Illawarra air-show crowds

18/11/202222/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1242 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-130J Hercules, DHC-4 Caribou, EC-135, F-35A Lightning II, Military Working Dogs, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes, Wings Over Illawarra

The might of Australian military aviation was on show at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Air Show, held at Shellharbour

Graduates from the 267 ADF Pilots Course with a Pilatus PC-21 on the flight line at RAAF Base Pearce. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Newest RAAF and RAN pilots get their wings

18/11/202226/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1388 Views 0 Comments Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Spectacular flypasts by Pilatus PC-21 and Hawk 127 aircraft dominated the skies as fourteen students from 267 ADF Pilot’s Course received

Air Academy Instructor Flight Lieutenant Mel Picton, left, and Australian Women Pilots Association members Hannah Potter, Cathy Eccles and Peta Denham Harvey during a recent visit to RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Scholarship gives young woman wings

28/10/202230/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments Australian Women Pilots Association (AWPA), PC-21, RAAF East Sale

Hannah Potter, a 19-year-old from Essendon, is going places thanks to an Australian Women Pilots Association (AWPA) scholarship sponsored by

Philippine Air Force members work with RAAF Combat Controllers from 4 Squadron during Close Air Support training activities at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Sergeant Josa Kohler. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Air forces share skills on Ex Havoc Strike

26/10/202228/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1740 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Havoc Strike, F-35A Lightning II, Hawk-127, No. 4 Squadron, No. 76 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Williamtown

This year’s Exercise Havoc Strike, 4 Squadron’s premier close-air support exercise, included the participation of members from the Philippine Air

An RAAF Roulette PC-21 aircraft from the Central Flying School, RAAF Base East Sale, thrills visitors during Navy Day 2022. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Stephen Hunter. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

History News Royal Australian Navy

A day to sell the dream

23/10/202225/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1046 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, Navy Band, PC-21

The return of Navy Day Victoria on October 9, after a pandemic hiatus, coincided with the 80th anniversary of HMAS

The Air Force Roulettes perform an aerobatic display over the air traffic control tower for the Air Force Roulette's 50th anniversary family open day at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photos by Richard Prideaux.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Roulettes reminisce on 50 years

05/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1842 Views 0 Comments Central Flying School, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes

Friends and family of Central Flying School (CFS) belatedly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Roulettes Aerobatic Team with a

Navy and Army pilots, remote pilot warfare officers and aircrewmen graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Aircrew graduates receive their wings

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Navy Band, No. 723 Squadron, PC-21, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings

Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, centre, with his father, grandfather and photo of his great-grandfather next to a PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

ADF People History

Kennedy family’s flying legacy continues

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1836 Views 0 Comments No 79 Squadron, No. 2 FTS, PC-21

Most kids grow up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot. CAPTION: Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, centre, with his father, grandfather

← Previous