Mildura Airport, Victoria, will host instructor and trainee pilots from the Royal Australian Air Force No.1 Flying Training School as part of intermediate pilots’ flying training, Exercise Mildura Stockade.

Operating from Mildura Airport provides student pilots with valuable training environment that has a mix of landscapes and conditions.

The training allows them to develop and consolidate their navigation skills and enable their future employment on operational Australian Defence Force aircraft.

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Qualified Flying Instructor, Squadron Leader Thomas Fleming, will be available for interview.

Further information on the Pilatus PC-21 is here: Pilatus PC-21 | Air Force.

The flying activity schedule is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control, weather and other aviation considerations.

Safety, noise management and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of Defence flying activities. Participating aircraft will operate with a view to minimising the impact on the local communities.

Members of the public can access further information regarding aircraft noise at https://www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise/, or by calling 1800 033 200.