COLIN APPLETON – Colin was co-owner and RAAus Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) of the Sunshine Coast Flying School & Aerobatics Academy (SCFS). In March 2024 SCFS was renamed Sunshine Coast Aerobatics School (SCAS) with the objective of Colin focusing 100% on teaching advanced aircraft handling skills to GA and RAAus pilots. Colin is one of Australia’s most experienced aerobatics instructors and specialises in teaching Basic Aerobatics, Competition Aerobatics, Spin Prevention & Recovery Training (SPRT), Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) and aircraft energy management training. Under Colin’s coaching SCFS and SCAS have produced more State and National Aerobatics Champions in the Graduate and Sportsman categories than any other flying school in Queensland. He is also a highly skilled and experienced Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) former Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) and an RAAus Instructor Trainer (IT).
LEWIS (LAWRIE) STEVENS – Lawrie has been flying for over 30 years. He is co-owner (with Colin) of the Sunshine Coast Aerobatics School. He holds a CASA CPL and RAAus Senior Instructor Rating with many endorsements including spinning and low level (500′) aerobatics. He loves competition aerobatics and was the 2018 Australian National Aerobatics Graduate Category Champion, flying our fantastic Robin R2160 aircraft. However, Lawrie is equally at home teaching aerobatics. With a teaching degree he knows how to really engage with his students and make the learning process effective and fun.
If you have any questions regarding flight training at the Sunshine Coast Aerobatics School, contact Colin to arrange an informal one-on-one chat with him.
