Paul Andronicou Extra 300S Aerobatics

Paul Andronicou is a Melbourne based aerobatic air show display & unlimited category competition pilot.

He began flying training in 1986 at Moorabbin Airport as a 17 year old.

Paul gained his commercial pilots licence in 1990 at Benalla in central Victoria.

He then spent the next 12 months gaining experience as a pilot flying for a sky diving operation in the Northern Territory.

After returning to Melbourne he was bitten by the "aerobatics bug" after a flight in a Pitts Special aircraft operated by the Vicorian Chapter of the Australian aerobatic club.

From that point on he has never looked back.

Competition flying started in 1992 at the sportsman level in a Bellanca Decathlon aircraft and later in the Pitts Special aircraft as he moved into the more advanced categories.

In 1995 he acquired his first aircraft a Stephens Akro Laser that he flew in the unlimited class from 1996-2005 at competitions and at air show events.  

In 2005 Paul acquired his current machine the 300hp Extra 300S VH-XTR.

Paul has logged over 1300 accident free flying hours over the last 23 years.

He was the winner of the Victorian Unlimited Championship title in 1998 & 1999.

He is a holder of a zero feet low level aerobatic approval.

Paul has also built a Vans RV8 aircraft that first flew in April of 2006 and has now logged over 160 hours.

His passion for aviation and aerobatic flying as a state and national competitor and air show performer has grown stronger each year.

Paul has dedicated himself to delivering a safe but exciting , loud , powerful & smoking performance.

He combines crowd pleasing tumbling gyrational maneuvres with precision stopping, accurate competition style flying .

He is very prepared to work with air show and event organizers to help them deliver a great result for their event.

Please contact Paul at Extra300SAerobatics for your next air show or outdoors event.