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Lawyer to soar high for upcoming outback air race
An aviation lawyer will soon take to the skies as part of this year’s Outback Air Race.
Emma Musgrave
John Glynn, lawyer at Stacks law, will participate in the Outback Air Race as part of a team of three, dubbed the “Tamworth Cruisers”, in a bid to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The race is conducted as a series of time trials for each leg from Archerfield, Brisbane, to Broome, through some of Australia’s most iconic outback destinations, covering more than 3,900 kilometres.
Mr Glynn’s team of three will compete in the race by commanding a Cirrus SR20 aircraft VH-FSC as they go wing-to-wing with 41 other aircraft and 99 competitors.
“Personally, it’s one of the things that’s always been on my bucket list,” said Mr Glynn, speaking about the upcoming event.
“I’ve always wanted to take part in an air race and I’ve always supported the cause. My first experience of the Royal Flying Doctor Service was when I was 14 and I stayed with my uncle on his property at Julia Creek, in the channel country in north west Queensland, back in the sixties. One of his stockmen was injured and the RFDS flew him to Cloncurry.
“That’s when I first realised how vital the service is. Apart from that, I’ve always had a fascination with aircraft and flying.”
The Outback Air Race is held every three years. The money raised from the race go directly to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for the purchase and maintenance of specialised medical equipment. In addition, the proceeds are used to fund dedicated doctors, nurses and flight crew who work at the front-line of the organisation.
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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