Jimbo Burgess

Jimbo Burgess Gidday! I'm Jimbo, a New Zealand based Ag pilot. I share all things about Ag aviation.

19/07/2026

Some ASMR to get you to sleep tonight. You're welcome 😌

29/06/2026

Can you name them all, in order?

26/06/2026

A bucket list trip to the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, and for any Kiwi or Aussie, something of a right of passage. Standing on ground that once separated two armies, now just a quiet asphalt road, it's impossible not to feel the weight of what happened here. Even after more than a century, the trenches still scar the hillsides, reshaped only by time and weather. Raw, unpolished, and all the more powerful for it.
It's a humbling experience in every sense. You find yourself lost in thought almost immediately, quietly grappling with what those young men, from both sides, endured in this place. And that's the thing that strikes me: the Turks feel it just as deeply. Buses full of Turkish visitors arrive to honour their own, paying their respects with the same quiet reverence.

There's something almost otherworldly about it all. And yet, strangely, it feels like home.

21/06/2026

🇹🇷 A day off, a trip to Turkey, and spotted some firebosses in action. Somewhere near the Gallipoli Peninsula

Thanks to CAC Young Eagles for having me speak last night.I shared my journey from CPL to firebombing - and yes, we abso...
25/02/2026

Thanks to CAC Young Eagles for having me speak last night.

I shared my journey from CPL to firebombing - and yes, we absolutely took a mandatory break to watch the Emirates A380 depart. Some things are non-negotiable 😉
Young Eagles is a brilliant programme for 14-18 year olds serious about aviation, giving real exposure to industry pathways and opportunities.

CAC Young Eagles - Canterbury Aero Club

22/01/2026

A week at Waikuku, sand in our shoes
Sunburnt noses and salt-tangled views
Bike rides and beaches, rain drifting through
Then back came the sunshine, bright, fresh, and new

The bouncing pillow launched laughs to the sky
While I still glanced up as the odd plane flew by
Camping to slow down, yet there I remain
Holiday heart… but eyes chasing planes

29/12/2025

It’s more than chasing hours or ticking boxes.
It’s answering something deeper - the pull to fly, to serve, to be useful when it matters.
When what you do is part of who you are, getting up feels natural.

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you’re enjoying yourselves wherever you are.This year has been a great one for me. As ...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!

I hope you’re enjoying yourselves wherever you are.
This year has been a great one for me. As well as spending some quality time at home, I had a great time firebombing in Australia and Greece. Flying the Fireboss for the first time was a real highlight, and I loved every minute of it.

A special shout-out to those working today, especially the pilots, crews, engineers, emergency services, and anyone keeping things moving while the rest of us pause. Your effort doesn’t go unnoticed.

Stay safe, enjoy whatever downtime you get, and thank you for being part of the journey.
Jimbo

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