An inspiring gathering celebrating flight, exploration and human achievement at the Royal Geographical Society. Three remarkable speakers share their expertise and stories from the world of aviation.
John Romain MBE, stunt pilot for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, reveals the secrets behind the film's breathtaking aerial sequences. He discusses the aircraft, planning, safety protocols and human factors required to execute aviation at cinema's most extreme edge.
John McFall, Paralympic medallist, surgeon and private pilot, shares his extraordinary journey from a life-changing injury to the brink of becoming the first astronaut with a physical disability.
Jon Hunt – The Flying Reporter recounts a demanding single-engine transatlantic crossing, offering candid insights into real-time decision-making, weather management and the raw challenges of such an endeavour. His account includes harrowing moments — from landing in Florida as thunderstorms threatened to navigating unexpected ice buildup far from land.
Powerful storytelling woven together to showcase resilience, precision flying and the spirit of adventure, with proceeds supporting Aerobility, a charity enabling people with disabilities to experience the freedom of flight.
