Born and bred in Perth WA, Alf joined the RAAF in 1978 and graduated from the RAAF Academy four years later with a Science degree and a Graduate Diploma in Military Aviation. Following RAAF Pilot’s Course, Alf’s operational tours included flying the AP-3C Orion, and then 20 years as an Experimental Test Pilot with the RAAF’s Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU). On promotion to Wing Commander, Alf Commanded ARDU for four years. Alf was awarded the D.J. Knight's Award for Flight Test Excellence (‘Test Pilot of the Year’) two years running. A four year posting at the Defence Force Safety Bureau (DFSB) as an Aviation Accident Investigator (AAI) culminating in being the Chief of Staff.
Alf left Defence in early 2016 and joined the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as the National Manager of Aviation Safety Advisors. Late 2017, Alf moved on to become the Chief Pilot of a medium-sized, Canberra headquartered airline called Corporate-Air. He currently flies the SAAB 340B on Regular Public Transport operations, and the Cessna Conquest in Charter and Aerial work operations.
Alf has flown over 60 different aircraft types (ranging from gliders, a Pitts Special through to the P-51D Mustang, the Seahawk helicopter, F/A-18, F-16, up to the C141 Starlifter), has flown 1.5 times the speed of sound, pulled +9.0G and flown up to 50,000 feet; with over 10,000 flying hours in his Logbook, Alf has been extremely fortunate to have seen the world through aviation.
Alf became a Christian on the night of 29 Aug 1989 in Adelaide. Over the years, Alf has been actively involved in evangelistic outreach, leading homegroups and spoken at numerous churches and venues as God has led him. He is currently a member of Tuggeranong Baptist Church, ACT.
Alf is married to Lori and have five children between them. He is a life member of the International Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP), Vice President of the Australian Society of Air Safety Investigators (ASASI), and in the final stage of completing a Masters in Aviation Management. An avid snow skier, bushwalker and sailor, Alf is also a current black belt instructor in International Taekwondo.
If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial.’ — Wilbur Wright, from an address to the Western Society of Engineers in Chicago, 18 September 1901
Ephesians – Learning to Live Under the Reign of Christ - Teaching Series @ TBC – 31 August to 16 November 2025
Discover Your Identity. Embrace Unity. Live the New Life.
Join us as we journey through the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians - a powerful reminder that in Christ, we are reconciled, united, and called to live authentically.
Why EPHESIANS?
The Gospel shines through Ephesians from start to finish.
Like a tree, the letter starts with strong roots beneath the surface, which allows for fruitful living.
In a broad sense, the first half of Ephesians says: “This is who you are, by-grace" and the second half says: “This is how you should live, by grace."
Sunday Topics and Dates:
August 31 Blessed with Blessing Ephesians 1:1-14
September 7 Pattern for Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23
September 14 Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1-10
September 21 Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22
September 28 Mystery Revealed Ephesians 3:1-13
October 5 How to Pray with Power Ephesians 3:14-21
October 12 United We Grow Ephesians 4:1-6
October 19 Guest Speaker
October 26 Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 [NIVUK]
November 2 Living the New Life Ephesians 4:25-32
November 9 Light and Darkness Ephesians 5:1-14
November 16 Redeeming the Time Ephesians 5:15-21
November 23 Guest Speaker
Where: Tuggeranong Baptist Church
When: Sundays, 10 AM
Everyone welcome!
Come and grow together in faith, unity, and purpose.
Tuggeranong Baptist Church | Sundays 10 AM | Everyone Welcome
In the four Gospels Jesus’ unique authority and identity as the Son of God are expressed in sayings which begin with the words ‘I am’ (Greek, ego eimi), a phenomenon most frequently seen in John’s Gospel.
For Jews who knew their Bible well the force of all these ‘I am’ sayings would have been clear. Jesus was saying, ‘I am God.’ In hearing me you are hearing God speak. Many of Jesus' I AM statements are derived from Old Testament metaphors
Further to Ian’s announcement on Good Friday and our Easter – Resurrection Day celebration, the Official Notification of the services to be held to farewell Eden and celebrate her three-week life are included in the attached PDF that provides full details including:
Services are on Wednesday 23 April
- 10.00 am Norwood Park Crematorium, Mithell followed by
- 12:00 pm New Life Presbyterian Church, Ngunnawal
Special requests:
- Dress Code - Bright colours rather than black
- Donations to Red Nose rather than flowers
- Age restriction: In consideration for Eden’s parents Philo and Nathan, please do not bring children under the age of 1 year to the services
Further details from Cay:
- The church shares premises with/of Ngunnawal Primary School
- If you are attending the service at New Life Presbyterian Church, please bring a plate of food to share.
- Everyone is welcome to attend both or one of the services.
Please continue to pray for the extended family on Wednesday and over the coming weeks.