RON MAGRATH
Captain Ron Magrath is the owner and Managing Director of Ad-Astral Aviation Services. Ron flies Company aircraft as Pilot-in-Command and conducts check and training together with aircraft type ratings for Company aircrew.
A pilot since 1963, Ron flew fighter aircraft with the Royal Australian Air Force together with extensive instructional duties over a 24 year period. During his military career he was awarded the Air Force Cross and the Queen’s Commendation for Service in the Air.
Ron (right) in 1966, with fellow No7 RAAF OCU Squadron pilots in one of their Dassault Mirage III interceptors.
Ron purchased Ad-Astral in 1986 and has conducted advanced flying training and charter services since that time., His civil qualifications include an Air Transport Pilot Licence with a Grade One instructor rating and he acts as an Approved Testing Officer on behalf of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for most pilot ratings.
In civil aviation Ron has been the Convener for the Regional Airspace Planning Advisory Committee RAPAC (WA) for 13 years, a member of the Airspace Working Group for 3 years and was a foundation member, at the invitation of the Minister for Transport, of the Aviation Safety Forum for 3 years.
Under Ron’s leadership, Ad-Astral Aviation’s commitment to absolute safety and operational excellence is unconditional.
TRAINING COURSES
• Command Instrument Rating
• CIR Renewal
• Multi Engine Training Approval
• Overseas Licence Conversion
• GNSS RNAV (NPA) Training
• IREX Theory
• Simulator Currency Contract
Ad-Astral is located at Perth Domestic Airport. This offers easy and quick access to all navigational aids without the need for expensive and time consuming transit flights. As Perth is a Class C control zone, valuable experience operating amongst international and domestic jet traffic can be gained. For overseas license conversions, Perth offers the familiarity of Class C airspace, easing the conversion process. In addition, as our final destination is always Perth, an instrument approach to a full stop landing is guaranteed. This ensures the training value of each sortie is maximised.
