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Pyjama Pilots

by Jimbo Burgess

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#23 Dodgy Approaches and Dodgier Business Plans

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

The Pyjama Pilots are back! Jimbo, Pedro and Hoodie are tackling the big questions in aviation, business and technology — with varying levels of expertise and absolutely no shortage of questionable decision-making. This episode, Jimbo…
#22 Stick and rudder Bullpaki

June 2, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

After accidentally turning up to record with absolutely no plan, Jimbo somehow manages to drag Episode 22 into existence with Hoodie and Pedro joining the chaos shortly after. What follows is a proper hangar-style yarn covering everything…
#21 Whoopsie Daisies! Ground Loops, Bird Strikes & Almost Dying in Nepal

May 4, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

A loose, unfiltered catch-up with the boys covering everything from flying over Christmas with medevac runs and life in the cockpit. What starts as casual chat quickly turns into a string of “whoopsie daisy” moments—ground loops, rough…
#20 Ag Aviation vs Technology: Is Variable Rate Worth It?

March 15, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

In this episode, Jimbo, Hoodie and Pedro dive into the debate around modern spreading tech — variable rate systems, cockpit mapping, and whether it’s actually improving outcomes or just adding cost and complexity for farmers. Is the…
#19 Ag Pilots, Mad Winds & Mesopotamia Mayhem

December 8, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min

In this episode the lads cover everything from the serious to the downright ridiculous. Pedro debriefs the Ag Aviation Conference — mental-health panels, medical reforms, and why pilots still fear losing their medicals — before the crew…

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#18 Flaps, Floats, and Poor Life Choices

November 8, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

The boys are back on the mics and straight into it. Jimbo’s been ping-ponging between NZ and Aussie, Hoodie’s barely alive after Pearl Jam, and Pedro is halfway between a half-marathon and a meltdown. This episode somehow manages to…
#17 Richmond "Ditch" Harding - A lifetime in the air

October 29, 2025 · 3 hr 41 min

I sat down with Richmond “Ditch” Harding, one of the most respected ag pilots around, to talk about his decades in the seat - from the early Tiger Moth days right through to the modern era of agricultural aviation. Ditch has a wealth of…
#16 Aviation Adventures and Life Lessons

November 2, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min

We're back for another season with the Pyjama Pilots, and it's bloody great to be back! Sharing random babbles from a few good mates who love flying, but love taking the mickey out of each other more. The following description was made by…
#15 Royce Hooker - Ag Pilot

March 18, 2024 · 1 hr 58 min

Join us on a remarkable journey through the skies with Royce Hooker, a distinguished 91-year-old (recorded 2023) aviation pioneer whose career spans the golden era of flight. From his early days as an aircraft mechanic in the RNZAF to his…
#14 Hallett Griffin

February 1, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min

I'm flying solo again as we welcome Hallett Griffin, a luminary in the agricultural aviation industry with over six decades of experience. Starting his career in 1963, Hallett founded Griffin Ag-Air Ltd in 1981 with his wife Gloria…
#13 Neville Worsley - Topdressing in a DC-3

January 5, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min

In this episode I'm flying solo, having a sit down with Neville Worsley, a celebrated agricultural pilot whose distinguished career has made a significant mark in the skies of New Zealand. Neville, known for his exceptional skill in flying…
#12 Engine Failures!

August 15, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min

Chris is a legend! Today we tackle the age old debate: Where do we land in an engine failure? That and several other topics we wander off into: Standard Overhead Rejoins, Hawkes Bay Floods, and several others, on our journey of aviation…