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.
