Learn to Fly Booklet
Learn to Fly Booklet

Our People

At the Royal Aero Club, our team comprises dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of expertise and passion to the table. We are committed to providing our members with unparalleled support to help them soar. Our team consists of highly skilled aviation professionals who generously volunteer their time and knowledge out of their genuine love of aviation.

With a rich tapestry of experience and a deep reservoir of aviation wisdom, our team members ensure that you are in capable hands every step of the way. Putting safety above all else, they are equipped with years of flying experience and an abundance of knowledge.

Allow us to introduce some of the extraordinary individuals who are wholeheartedly devoted to putting wings on your dreams.

Aero Club Executive

Lachlan Hyde

President & Chairman

Jonathon Mayorga

Vice President

Zaccary Lancaster

Secretary

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Flying School Management

Martin Sauer

Part 141 Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Danial Martin

Head of Training Operations (HOTO)

Chris Hosford

Operations & Logistics Officer (OLO)

Lara Wilbow

Senior Bookings & Dispatch Team Member

Leo Schwarze

Senior Bookings & Dispatch Team Member

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Flight Instructors

Rodney Hyde

Grade 1 Instructor &

Flight Examiner

Danial Martin

Grade 1 Instructor &

Flight Examiner

Kayla Bentley

Grade 1 Instructor

Anthony Coleiro

Grade 1 Instructor

Sue Rogers

Grade 1 Instructor

Barry Sadler

Grade 1 Instructor

Dominique Estival

Grade 2 Instructor

Raymond Abreu

Grade 3 Instructor

Marco Carpino

Grade 3 Instructor

Daniel Li

Grade 3 Instructor

Nielston Louis

Grade 3 Instructor

Ronald Luk

Grade 3 Instructor

Ben McGuinness

Grade 3 Instructor

Alexander Pang

Grade 3 Instructor

Blair Smart

Grade 3 Instructor

Mohammad Swiesah

Grade 3 Instructor

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Aero Club of New South Wales acknowledges the original custodians of Camden Airport. Recognising peoples of the Gundungurra, Tharawal, and Dharug Nations have accessed the land beneath us and skies above us for thousands of years. We pay respect to their elders and communities past, present, and emerging.

CASA Links

Airservices Australia Links

ARN: 1223948

Granted under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) 1998

Approval Number: CASA.141 FTO.0433

© Copyright 2024 Royal Aero Club of New South Wales Incorporated | ABN: 72 481 171 323

Lachlan Hyde

President & Chairman

With a background in the community and public service sectors spanning roles across the government and not-for-profit space, Lachlan has brought his diverse skill-set as Club President since June 2023.

For his efforts in re-establishing the Royal Aero Club, Lachlan was named the Young Achiever of the Year as part of the CASA Wings Awards in early 2024.

Lachlan’s civic engagement is reflected in his appointment by the Governor of New South Wales as a Justice of the Peace (JP). He has also been sworn in as a Member of the Liverpool Order (MLO) and a Member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia (MICDA).

In his spare time, Lachlan is working towards his Private Pilot Licence (PPL) with a particular fondness for the Cessna 152.

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Jonathon Mayorga

Vice-President

Jonathon has served as Club Vice-President since 2023, bringing youthful energy and dedication to the role. With a lifelong passion for helping those around him he exemplifies servant leadership helping budding aviators put wings on their dreams.

Outside of his love for aviation, Jonathon is studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of New South Wales. Driven by a curiosity to research the natural world, he aims to create impactful outcomes in both his professional and personal endeavours.

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Zaccary Lancaster

Secretary

Serving as Club Secretary since 2023, Zaccary brings a wealth of experience from the public and private sectors with a background in government and law.

Passionate about supporting those around him, he has volunteered with organisations that assist the homeless, disadvantaged youth, the elderly, and veterans.

A strong believer in uplifting young people, Zaccary plays a key role in running our school holiday Flying Training Camps helping student pilots put wings on their dreams.

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Chris Hosford

Operations & Logistics Officer

Chris has served as the Club’s Operations & Logistics Officer (OLO) role since 2023, bringing with him extensive skills from similar roles in the aviation industry.

He is currently undergoing training for his Commercial Pilot Licence and shares a real passion for General Aviation.

In addition to his role at the club, Chris is an accomplished photographer specialising in aviation scenes including both civilian and military aircraft.

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Leo Schwarze

Senior Bookings & Dispatch Team Member

Leo has been a senior member of the Bookings & Dispatch team since 2023, bringing with him extensive skills from similar roles in the aviation industry.

Passionate about supporting those around him, he has volunteered with organisations that assist the homeless, disadvantaged youth, the elderly, and veterans.

A strong believer in uplifting young people, Leo plays a key role in running our school holiday Flying Training Camps helping student pilots put wings on their dreams.

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Rodney Hyde

Grade 1 Instructor &

Flight Examiner

Rodney has been flying privately and commercially since the 1980s and holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence with over 10,000 hours total aeronautical experience.

With a passion for seaplanes, Rodney has flown DHC-2 Beavers in Australia and Canada as well as DHC-6 Twin Otters in the Fiji, Indonesia, and the Maldives.

He has been deeply involved in Sydney’s General Aviation scene for many years, contributing his knowledge to organisations such as the Australian Air League, Schofields Flying Club, and most recently the University of NSW.

Qualifications

Flight Instructor Rating: G1, FIR, CLR SEA, CLR MEA, DF, IR, NVFR, FIR, MEAI, SPIN, FF

Flight Examiner Rating: PPL, CPL, MEA, NVFR, FIR, ELP

Kayla Bentley

Grade 1 Instructor

Kayla has been flying since 2018 and holds a Commercial Pilot Licence with a frozen ATPL theory credit having completed all 7 examinations.

She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping others to achieve their goals whilst working towards a career in the airlines.

In her spare time, Kayla is a proud member of the Blue Mountains Concert Band where she plays the Saxophone and Flute.

Qualifications

Flight Instructor Rating: G1, FIR, CLR SEA, CLR MEA, DF, IR

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