Go Bold #16: Stories from the Cockpit: Major Brett Parker, the Boss of the RCAF Snowbirds (Part 2)

We rejoin for Part 2 with Maj. Parker, the Boss or Snowbird 1, of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds of 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.In this episode we learn how Maj. Parker has been a lifelong fan of the Snowbirds, and how he's flown various positions on the team.Maj. Parker’s first tour with the Snowbirds was from 2010-2015 where he completed 4 show seasons as Snowbird 5, 3 and 2. He was subsequently posted to RAF Valley in the United Kingdom as an exchange pilot with the Royal Air Force on the Hawk T2 (you can hear about that in Part 1 of our chat).In 2018, Maj Parker was posted to 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron in 4 Wing, Cold Lake on the CT-155 Hawk. Maj. Parker joined the Snowbirds again in 2021 as Snowbird 7 (outer left wing), and then transitioned into the Team Lead position (the Boss) for the 2022 air show season. He brings 5,000 hours of military jet flying experience to the team.Maj. Parker shares his perspective on what it's like to fly the CT-114 Tutor with the Snowbirds, his approach to developing the routine for the 2022 air show season, and how they train and deploy on performances. The Major also speaks about the future of the Tutor jet trainer.We hope all who listen have an opportunity to see the Snowbirds perform -- they put on a magnificent display.Thanks to Maj. Parker for spending some time with us.Go Bold!