Grant's back from Mildura and he's exhausted. He's been flying hot air balloons all week and has not only had his first solo (on July 4th, no less!) but he's finally completed his private pilot (balloon) certificate. Woo hoo!

We speak some more about Grant's solo flights, his check flight on a very cold Saturday morning and the NOTAM produced to warn people of his balloonatic ways. Unfortunately, all that only leaves space for a single news item:

• Virgin Australia places an order for 23 737-MAX for delivery between 2019 & 2021

You can see the NOTAM text on this episode's web page.