Flying Podcast

Episode 55 - Owen Zupp - Flying a Jabiru Around Australia

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Show Notes

A chat with Owen Zupp who flew a Jabiru around Australia a few years ago. The flight coincided with the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Australia, helped promote GA in the country and also served to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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