Pilot politicians

[TLAW]

Just out of curiousity, anyone have any idea how many currently serving senators and members federal parliament are qualified pilots?

[drshmoo]

yeah but how many are qualified politicians . I remember when I was in Kununurra several years ago slinging coffees, I met Senator Ross Lightfoot and he was talking to me at length about fying C182s

[chief wiggum]

Certainly NOT :
Andersen,
Truss
Beazley
Howard.

I think that having ANY idea about aviation would preclude you from selection to the Ministry of Transport, Defence, treasury etc.

[disco_air]

The Hon. Graham Gunn MP - SA State Member for Stuart is one.

Still wanted quotes for the Baron off me though!

...Disco

[Bob Murphie]

google David Fawcett, Member for Wakefield SA.

Very impressive aviation background.

[OZBUSDRIVER]

The member for Farrer.

The Hon Sussan Ley MP

Both CPL and ATC.

EDIT- Can only add one MLC for Vic. The Hon. Gordon Rich-Philips MLC for Eummemering
CPL MECIR and AOPA member

[Enema Bandit's Dad]

I remember when Peter Morris actually went and learnt to fly to enhance his understanding of aviation when he was the minister.

[Desert Flower]

Originally Posted by disco_air

The Hon. Graham Gunn MP - SA State Member for Stuart is one.

He is indeed, but I haven't seen him piloting an aircraft himself for some years. Maybe he is no longer current.

DF.

[Desert Duck]

Only one problem with political jokes -

They often get elected.

[Gordon Rich-Phillips]

Yes, OZBUSDRIVER, I am both pilot and politican. Still current, and I even read PPRUNE occasionally.

[OZBUSDRIVER]

Onya Gordon

[Pinky the pilot]

Desert Flower; Given the comments made recently by the member for Stuart re the incidents at a rodeo some time ago, I suspect it would be a good idea if the member remained 'no longer current'

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