Trace Palmer

Trace Palmer

Charter Pilot | Head of Flight Training & Charter

Trace Palmer is the Grade 1 Flight Instructor and Head of Charter at ZephAir Australia. He previously spent five years as a flight instructor just south of Christchurch, and two years as a skydive pilot. Trace excels at preparing students in their final hours of training for the Commercial Pilot Licence test, ensuring they are confident and ready. Originally from New Zealand, Trace and his wife moved to Townsville to enjoy the lifestyle the region offers. He holds a Design Feature Training Endorsement, and has ratings in Multi-Engine Instrument and Tail Wheel aircraft.

Trace has experience in the following aircraft:

Multi-Engine Aircraft:

  • Partenavia P68
  • Piper Seneca (PA34)
  • Piper Navajo (PA31)
  • Piper Chieftain (PA31-350)
  • Beechcraft Baron (BE58)

Single Engine:

  • Cessna 152, 172, 182, 180, 185
  • Piper PA 18, PA 140, PA 161, PA 181
  • Alpha 160