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Kate Naes
At our October Networking Lunch, we heard from Kate Naess, who, as a teenager, was told by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards: “Whatever you’re doing, don’t stop!” She’s taken his advice to another level. Born with a hand difference, Kate represented Australia internationally in equestrian...
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Prasanna De Silva
At the September lunch of the Melbourne Network Group, Prasanna De Silva gave us a remarkable global perspective, drawing on 35 years with World Vision and the World Wildlife Fund, living and working across Asia, Africa, and Europe. It has prepared him well for his role as CEO of The Mission to...
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Sydney Airport near miss.
Sydney Airport near miss. ABC SYD Radio 702 Drive host Thomas Oriti asked James Nixon about the latest on three near misses at Sydney Airport. To see the ABC's webpage on the story CLICK HERE To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK HERE. 14 August 2026 CrammondMedia.com
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Tim Schenken OAM
At the August lunch of the Melbourne Network Group, Tim Schenken OAM, the second Australian to stand on a Formula One podium, told us about his near-death experience on a Qantas 707 that suddenly dived toward the Arabian Sea on a dark, moonless night in 1969. He told us about his career…
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Project Sunrise
©AmandaBarnes2026 The Airbus A350-1000 test flight arrives in Melbourne after flying 19,888 kms from Toulouse, France in 19 hours and 12 mins. ABC702 Radio Sydney's Sarah Gerathy asked James Nixon how pilots will handle these ultra-long-haul flights that Qantas is calling Project Sunrise. " When…
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Phil Endersbee OAM
At the July lunch of the Melbourne Network Group Phil Endersbee OAM talked about his life leading up to the development of Wilderness Wear; his passion for manufacturing, and work raising money and awareness for Prostate Cancer. He explained how he does Social Housing, and made us realise: it’s...
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Iranian Missile Attack
Jacqui Felgate asked James Nixon about the ramifications for pilots and airlines of the 180 missiles being fired towards Israel by Iran overnight. He explained the potential issues with OPSGROUP alerts, how the airlines would handle the situation, and the fact that although Jordan and Iraq closed...
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An Aviation Ombudsman
ABC Regional Radio's Jonathon Kendall asked James Nixon if Australia needs an Aviation Ombudsman, as suggested by the Labor Government. James does not wish to reward bad behaviour by the players, but cautions against killing the goose that laid the golden-egg. You can check out CrammondMedia's…
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Under Pressure
Disrupt Radio's Libbi Gorr and James Nixon talk about the Australian aviation industry and why it's not wise to take on the incumbents on the routes that provide all their money. Later, they are joined by George Donikian in the Double Dee Spot. You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the…
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Regional Express jets grounded.
ABC Regional Radio's Jonathon Kendall asked James Nixon about the grounding of Regional Express capital city jet services. Their regional flights will continue for the being. You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the radio interview HERE. To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK...
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Virgin 737 Birdstrike
ABC Radio Melbourne's Sammy J asked James Nixon about birdstrikes on aircraft after VA148, a Virgin 737, hit a bird after takeoff from Queenstown, New Zealand last night. The Pilots shut-down the right engine, and diverted the flight to Invercargill. To see the ABC's webpage of the interview…
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Aviation Matters
Disrupt Radio's Libbi Gorr asked James Nixon about the Qatar 787 and SQ 777 severe turbulence encounters, and other aviation matters over two segments. You can check out CrammondMedia's radio archive page HERE. To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK HERE. 5 Jun 2024
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Singapore Airlines 777 - ABC News Radio
ABC News Radio's Thomas Oriti asked James Nixon about the Singapore Airlines 777 that encountered severe turbulence enroute from LHR to SIN, before being diverted to BKK. One person died and over 50 were injured. You can check out CrammondMedia's radio archive page HERE. To see all The Nixon…
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Singapore Airlines 777 - ABC Victoria
ABC Radio Victoria's Debbie Rybicki asked James Nixon about the Singapore Airlines 777 that encountered severe turbulence enroute from London, resulting in one death and over 50 injuries. You can check out CrammondMedia's radio archive page HERE. To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK...
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Singapore Airlines 777 - ABC Radio Melbourne.
ABC Radio 774 Melbourne's Sammy J asked James Nixon about the Singapore Airlines 777 that encountered severe turbulence enroute from London, resulting in one death and over 50 injuries. To see the ABC's webpage of the interview, CLICK HERE. You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the radio...
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Airlines should …
3AW’s Tony Moclair asked James Nixon what he would like to see removed from airlines in future. Some low-cost carriers are removing the ability to recline economy seats. James gave him a list of things that airlines should also get rid of … starting with dirty looks! You can check out...
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New U.S.A Airline Rules
3AW's Shane McInnes asked James Nixon about the new passenger-friendly rules. Could they be applied here? You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the radio interview HERE. To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK HERE. 26 Apr 2024
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Channel Seven Sunrise - Qantas engine failure.
Channel Seven Sunrise's Matt Shirvington asked James Nixon about last night's Qantas Airbus A330 incident which saw an engine fail with a loud bang during a flight between Melbourne and Perth. You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the TV interview HERE. To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast...
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Ask a Pilot.
ABC Regional Victoria radio's Debbie Rybicki asked James Nixon about the recent Latam 787 flight, and other questions about aviation. She also asked listeners to join-in during their free-ranging 20 minute chat. You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the interview HERE. To see all The Nixon...
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Latam's 787 and United Airlines.
3AW's Tony Moclair asked James Nixon about the Latam 787 that landed in AKL yesterday with 50 injured pax, and the run of bad luck for United Airlines. You can check out CrammondMedia's page with the radio interview HERE. To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK HERE. 12 Mar 2024
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Pets On Planes - Jo Trilling
ABC Radio Perth's Jo Trilling asked James Nixon about Virgin Australia's decision to allow small dogs and cats on board.
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Pets On Planes with Prue Bentley
ABC Regional Victoria's Prue Bentley asked James Nixon about Virgin Australia's decision to allow small dogs and cats on board.
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Pets On Planes with Sammy J
ABC Radio Melbourne's Sammy J asked James Nixon about Virgin Australia's decision to allow small dogs and cats on board.
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3AW about Alaskan Airlines 737MAX9
3AW's Shane McInnes asked James Nixon what is going on with the Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the wake of the Alaskan Airlines incident at Portland, Oregon.
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Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 Max-9
Channel Seven Weekend Sunrise's Edwina Bartholomew & Mark Beretta asked James about the Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 Max-9 which lost a piece of its fuselage after taking-off from Portland, Oregon in the U.S.A.
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Australian Domestic airlines.
3AW's Shane McInnes asked James Nixon what the domestic airlines have to do to win back the flying public.
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Landing in fog.
3AW's Tony Jones asked James Nixon how pilots land in foggy conditions.
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A Passenger Charter
3AW's Tony Moclair asked James Nixon about the idea of a passenger charter. Should the airlines be 'fined' for bad performance / behaviour?
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The Qantas Board
3AW's Tony Moclair asked James Nixon about members of the Qantas Board. Should they do international flights in economy class to see what the product is really like? What's wrong with the product?
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Jetstar Cracked Windshield
Radio 3AW's Jacqui Felgate asked James Nixon about a Jetstar flight that suffered a cracked windshield and had to divert into Guam on a flight from Japan to Cairns last night. He explained the potential issues with cracked windshields, and how the airlines rectified the situation....
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’Six hour wait!’
Radio 3AW's Jacqui Felgate asked James Nixon about a Qantas flight that waited six hours for the winds to become favourable for takeoff at Melbourne last night, since the long runway was unavailable for use. Eventually the flight was abandoned. Apparently some passengers were offered…
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’Traffic Traffic!’
Radio 3AW's Jacqui Felgate asked James Nixon about planes flying too close together after a N.Y.Times report that midair near-collisions were on the increase in the U.S.A. See a passenger's photo of another airliner over Parkes N.S.W., at altitude, on CrammondMedia's webpage by clicking here....
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Ice Falls
Radio 3AW's Jacqui Felgate asked James Nixon if it's true that ice can fall from an overflying aircraft, after a large ice block was discovered on a Bendigo golf course this morning (15th August 2023). See Dylan Knight's photo of the ice on the CrammondMedia webpage by clicking here....
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A Newsman & His Music - Southern FM
A Newsman & His Music On Southern FM, Colin Tyrus asked James Nixon about the Boeing 737MAX, how he started flying, and the Airbus A380. The web page for 'A Newsman & His Music' is HERE _____________________________ Check out CrammondMedia's webpage HERE and the complete radio archive HERE. 25th...
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Yeti Airlines crash, Pokhara Airport, Nepal.
Yeti Airlines crash ABC News' Thomas Orito asked James Nixon about the Yeti Airlines ATR-72 that crashed approaching Pokhara airport in central Nepal on the 15th. Jan 2023. The ABC NEWS web page of the crash is HERE. CrammondMedia's web page of the crash is HERE and full radio archive is HERE...
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Carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage Radio 3AW's Dee Dee Dunleavy asked James Nixon about the possibility that airfares will come down this year, carry-on baggage, and Qantas' run of aircraft turn-backs. CrammondMedia's webpage on the interview is here. 23 Jan 2023
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Business Class. Is it worth it?
Business Class. Is it worth it? Radio 3AW's Dee Dee Dunleavy asked James Nixon about why people spend so much money to travel in Business Class. CrammondMedia's webpage is here. 28 March 2023
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The Great Qantas Hoax
The Great Qantas Hoax Adam Shand, interviews James Nixon about 'Mr.Brown' and the 1971 Qantas Boeing 707 Bomb Hoax. (The original interview was part of PodcastOne's 'Adam Shand At Large' two part series. Check it out HERE)
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Talking Melbourne
Talking Melbourne Radio 3AW's Darren James invited James Nixon to spend an hour talking about his career as an airline pilot, as part of the Talking Melbourne series. Here is the ad-free result. 02 April 2023
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3AW Breakfast - De-Icing Aeroplanes
3AW Breakfast - De-Icing Aeroplanes A rare cold-snap dropped the temperature at Melbourne Airport to below freezing, grounding the 5 a.m. departure of the Emirates A380 service to Dubai. The overnight dew had frozen on the wing surfaces, requiring de-icing. Melbourne International is the only...
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APATS2018 "Professional Sleeping For Cabin Crew"
At APATS2018 in Singapore. (Asian Pacific Aviation Training Seminar) Speaking to Cabin Crew Trainers from airlines in Asia, James advised them that they have a responsibility to teach new cabin crew HOW to sleep effectively - if they are going to make a career in the airline industry. CAUTION:...
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ABC Ballarat - ASK A PILOT
ASK A PILOT James Nixon answers listeners' questions about flying, with Debbie Rybicki on ABC Radio Ballarat.
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Do Planes Really Glide?
Do Planes Really Glide? Melbourne Radio 3AW's Breakfast team, Ross Stevenson and John Burns, asked James Nixon if it is true that planes glide.
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The New Killer In The Skies
The New Killer In The Skies After a lithium battery caught fire in a Qantas 747 flying from LAX to JFK, Perth Radio 6PR's Adam Shand asked James Nixon about lithium batteries and aircraft.
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Australian Aviation Security
Australian Aviation Security On the 15th June 2017 some ISIS-inspired terrorists tried to bomb an Etihad flight departing from Sydney Airport. Peter Lloyd from ABC Radio asked James for a pilot's view about airborne bombs and Australia's airport security for The World Today.
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Malaysian Airlines Flight 128 Bomb Scare
Malaysian Airlines Flight 128 Bomb Scare On the 2nd June 2017, just after the A330 that was MH128 took off from Melbourne International Airport, a man tried to enter the flight deck and claimed he had a bomb. ABC Radio Melbourne's Jon Faine asked James Nixon what happened next. [2nd June 2017]
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Funeral Of A Hero
Funeral Of A Hero Australia Overnight's Tony Moclair asked James Nixon to report on the funeral of Peter Issacson AM, DFC, AFC, DFM. [ 4th May 20176 ] NOTE: As well as 3AW Radio Melbourne, the show is networked across the country.
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The Day I Won The Grand Final
The Day I Won The Grand Final It was the last quarter in the AFL Grand Final between two great teams: Hawthorn and Essendon - arch rivals from the 1980s. My first game, I had to step up ... listen to the 3AW Footy Broadcast Team led by Rex Hunt as they call the final minutes. When your team needs...
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On Tour 3 - iRadioMAX - From Above
iRadioMAX - From Above In 2008 one of Australia's top sportsmen and authors, Max Walker, teamed with Christian Peterson to produce iRadio Max. It was the beginnings of narrow-cast radio for corporates which later became podcasting. James Nixon was their roving reporter. [April 2009]
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On Tour 2 - iRadioMAX - End Of An Empire
iRadioMAX - End Of Empire In 2008 one of Australia's top sportsmen and authors, Max Walker, teamed with Christian Peterson to produce iRadio Max. It was the beginnings of narrow-cast radio for corporates which later became podcasting. James Nixon was their roving reporter. [March 2009]
About this show
James Nixon; Author, Retired Airbus A380 Captain, Speaker, Lecturer, Media Performer and Photographer; turns his mind to aviation matters.
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