Hello and Welcome Back.. 3rd single from the 'We Can Dance' album blends 2 of my favorite things, 'music & aviation'. The previous Version was a Synth Rock type of song (See Video Here)
The second version is where my love of aviation comes in. Being a slower track, I was looking for video to match the lushness of this song so I reached out to my local airport, namely the 'Australian International Aviation College' in Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of NSW
While they didn't have any video, they did offer me a introductory flight to be able to film my own footage.
I was chuffed. I have never been in a small light aircraft before so I was a little nervous. The plane that I would be going in is a Diamond DA40 (VH-A13) and the flying instructor was named 'Ben'.
The Beast (above)
Getting into this small airplane, it was comfortable and well displayed being a fairly new craft. The diesel engine kicked into life as we taxied along the runway. Takeoff was exhilarating, you wouldn't think such a small engine could produce the thrust needed but it does, and it feels amazing, as the world below me got smaller and smaller.
As we skirted the coast, around 40mins into the flight, the question was asked, 'Do You Want To Have A Go?'
WOW, Mind blown as I was already fairly nervous. I took control of the stick and my instructor calmly let this magnificent aircraft into my hands. First thing you notice is how heavy the 'steering' is but after a few mins, it becomes easier as I changed from a death grip on the stick to a more comfortable grip as 'VH-A13' glided through the sky. I even got to do a 180 turn, nice and easy maneuvers while watching the altitude and direction is surprising easy. Nice and gentle while watching the horizon is the advice.
Must say, beats the hell out of Flight-Sim on computers..
The tight turns and the feeling of drifting up & down due to turbulence is next level. Has to be experienced to be believed, seriously, if you love using flight sims and want to feel the real thing, give the college a call (ask for Kate) and they will look after you.. Site is here = https://aiacollege.com.au/
Its a 10/10 experience
So, enjoy the video, I couldn't have done it without the guys / gals at AIAC, Huge Thank You.. I'm still floating.
TIMELORD17 - LEARNING TO FLY (Higher Than Before Version) (Video)
LINKS = https://timelord17.bandcamp.com/ (When it says 'Sign Up / Log In, just press the ' X ' in the top right of the banner)
https://electronic80s.blogspot.com/2026/05/timelord17-we-can-dance-b-sides-cd.html
Note = This is not an endorsement from the AIAC, Its my own experience and wanted to share with you fine readers.
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