Philips passion for flying started when he gained his glider license
at the tender age of sixteen and by seventeen was a qualified private
pilot. Having studied Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College
London, he then served nine years with the Army Air Corps flying
helicopters and the Beaver aeroplane in Northern Ireland, Germany
and Norway.
His career to date has encompassed a broad range of aircraft from
the Boeing 737 commercial jet and Hawker Siddley 748 turboprop to
many helicopter types. It is not only his passion for flying that
forms the basis of the professionalism that RotorMotion offers,
but also the wide range of flying disciplines that his career has
demanded of him. From flying charities in the heat of the African
desert and the rugged terrain of the Ethiopian Highlands, piloting
the air ambulance for the Isle of Man TT races to Arctic flying
in Greenland and Scandinavia, his extensive experience has not only
won him prizes at the World Helicopter Championships, but also makes
his depth of aviation experience invaluable to the company.
More recently Philip has gained a reputation as the pilot of choice
for some of the worlds best sports photographers and cameramen,
covering the prestigious Fastnet race, offshore powerboat races
and the Top Gear Safari rally in Kenya which resulted in some
extraordinary footage despite the demanding flying conditions.
His flying skills and ability to understand the vigorous requirements
of aerial filming have lead to a great expansion in the amount
of film and television work now conducted by RotorMotion.
When not flying, Philip spends his time playing polo, climbing
mountains and surfing both the waves and the web.
As managing director
of RotorMotion, Philip brings this wealth of experience to every
facet of the company's activities, ensuring a high quality, professional
service every time you take off.
