Sharing knowledge in a safe and nurturing way
Rob Barsby
Rob is team flight leader of aerosparx and started flying at the age of 17 (before he’d even learnt to drive!) and soon advanced up the ranks, becoming an instructor in the late 90’s and progressing from Instructor to CFI at one of the biggest gliding clubs in UK. From his day to day instructing to performing at airshows Rob enjoys creating fun learning experiences for all.
Rob also works on a number of projects with national organisations related to inspiring youngsters and others demographics in to aviation by developing projects to capture a more mainstream diverse audience.
As an Aerosparx display pilot Rob fly's aerobatics’ at night, in formation with pyrotechnics and leads the combination, whilst both pilots work together to create unique experiences for Aerosparx audiences.
Rob’s other job involves working with all Aerosparx supporters and partners to which includes technology to produce unique 360 interactive LIVE experiences, apps, social media, and film to showcase the diverse and exciting nature of aviation. Rob is also a CAA FDD (Flying Display Director) and has other formal rolls within aviation.
Guy Westgate
Guy is the team lead of aerosparx and an aerobatic pilot, a glider pilot and an occasional tug pilot. He is Eight times National Glider Aerobatic Champion at unlimited level and has been on the British team for three World Aerobatic Championships.
Guy has been flying aerobatics since 1993 and displaying gliders since 1998, he has two world records tandem paragliding with his twin brother Richard, is an advanced aerobatic instructor and examiner and CAA Display Evaluator.
Guy also flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliners for British Airways from Heathrow.
Guy has pioneered many of the display techniques used by Aerosparx, including use of the LED lights and pyrotechnics, and he flew UK’s first pyro show back in 2010 in his S1 Swift glider.
Guy’s role in the Aerosparx team is to formate on the lead aircraft whilst working together as a team with ultimate trust in each other.
Guy also has other national rolls within the aviation community as well as also being a CAA FDD (Flying Display Director.
