Flight Lieutenant David Burnard
FLTLT David Burnard grew up in Adelaide. Dave has always been passionate about flying, having lived overseas in his early childhood with his family’s involvement in commercial aviation and after going to air shows in Australia.
He joined the RAAF in 2008 originally as an engineer and studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Adelaide. After working at RAAF Williamtown he transferred to be a pilot and graduated from 242 Pilots Course in 2016. Dave then flew AP-3C Orion and P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, conducting operations throughout Australia and Asia. He graduated as a Qualified Flying Instructor on the PC-21 in 2021 and taught trainee pilots at No 1. Flying Training School prior to posting to Central Flying School in 2023.
This is Daves first season with the Roulettes and he’s excited to be involved. Dave has a young family with two amazing girls. When he has a spare moment he enjoys playing the guitar, camping, reading, cycling and running.