Pilot politicians
 

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

yeah but how many are qualified politicians:cool: . 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

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.

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

Still wanted quotes for the Baron off me though!

...Disco

google David Fawcett, Member for Wakefield SA.

Very impressive aviation background.

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

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

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 Maybe he is no longer current.

DF.

Only one problem with political jokes -

They often get elected.

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

Onya Gordon:ok:

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member for Stuart re the incidents at a rodeo some time ago, I suspect it would be a good idea if the member remained 'no longer current'

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