Squadron Leader Nick Clyburn, a former Royal Air Force officer and air traffic controller, has over 40 years of experience in military and civilian air traffic management. Rising to senior command during his RAF career, he later served as a senior industry consultant and civilian air traffic manager. Born in Devon, he joined the RAF at 16 and operated in global conflicts, managing some of the world’s busiest airspaces while developing strategic safety policies. Nick also graduated from the Joint Command Staff College and studied airpower extensively.

Nick provides a series of talks:

"An Expert Guide to Air Traffic Control" amusingly orientates the audience to demystify the confusing world of Air Traffic Control. Don't worry; Nick will talk you down safely!

"Head in the Clouds" allows Nick to share his inner thoughts and provides insights into some of the whackier events in a long career in this fascinating and essential job.

"Miss Shilling's Orifice and Other Things that Won the Battle of Britian" is a humorous and enlightening talk. At the heart of the story of an ingenious woman and her game-changing orifice (yes, you read that right!)