With over 10 years of flying experience, Richard, a former Smartair student and Albury local, comes to the Flying School with significant survey flying experience throughout QLD and NSW and working with  student pilots across NSW and VIC.

In 2022 RAAus appointed him as our first RAAus Chief Pilot and Instructor. Since 2022 Richard has established the RAAus school, become a Flight Tester and now holds the position of RAAus Instructor Trainer.

Richard also assists in the assembly of new aircraft and is a recognised test pilot for Aeroprakt Aircraft.

He will be your first point of call for all RAAus lessons and assessments.

richard.mcclelland@smartair.com.au