DANIEL Greenberger flew his first aircraft at just 16 years of age.
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While his first flight was at Bacchus Marsh, the majority of his flying lessons to obtain his pilot’s licence were at Nhill.
On Saturday, Daniel will be among the many invited guests at the Nhill Air Show.
The air show will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the RAAF training base during World War II.
After leaving Nhill, Daniel moved to Hamilton and commenced a cadetship with Sharp Airlines where he completed his commercial pilot’s licence and instrument rating.
He currently flies a Fairchild Metroliner, a 21-seat turbo-prop aircraft for Sharp Airlines, based in Launceston, as a first officer.
When he is not flying, Daniel provides ground staff assistance, including checking in passengers, unloading and loading the aircraft.
“Ever since I was little I always loved anything with an engine,” Daniel said.
“My grandparents took me to air shows in Hopetoun and Horsham, and then for my ninth birthday I went for a joy flight over Nhill. That really got me interested in flying.
“What I love about flying is all the different skills you learn along the way. It’s not just about learning to fly the plane. You learn lots of decision making and leadership skills. And I meet great people. The guys that I did my training with are all my best mates and even though we are all in different states we still call each other for a chat and keep in touch.”
A member of the Nhill Aero Club, Daniel has been involved in previous fly-ins held at Nhill Aerodrome.
“They have been awesome and its great having such a big air show with many rare aircraft in my home town. I’m excited,” Daniel said.
Nhill Air Show convenor Andrew Kube said the enthusiasm of aviators and pilots like Daniel ahead of the event was exciting.
“I am very much looking forward to welcoming Daniel and other like minded pilots to the Nhill Air Show. Without the pilots and aircraft, there would be no show. I hope that everyone comes along and enjoys the day filled with history, entertainment and community togetherness,” he said.
The gates open at Nhill this Saturday, October 10 at 9am with a community market and historical displays.
The flying program begins at 11am and will run right through to 4pm.
There is an extensive market with stallholders selling produce from the local Karen community, second-hand aviation supplies, crafts, nuts, handbags created from recycled material, various model aeroplanes, local sweet treats and preserves, card products and magnetic therapy products.
Other items of interest include a fashion display of 1940s clothing, marching by the air force cadets, an ACMA flight simulator, small engines, radio control model aircraft, Liberator B24 display, vintage cars, and military vehicles, static aviation displays and the Hindmarsh youth art competition.
Ticket are available at www.nhillairshow.com.au or at the gate.