As a boy, David was passionate about building model airplanes and flying gliders from a nearby cliff. After establishing his career, he fulfilled his dream by learning to fly.

David has been a regular airshow performer since 1992, and was the Australian Aerobatic Champion in 1998. He was selected as a member of the Australian Aerobatic Team to represent Australia at the 1996 and 1998 World Aerobatic Championships, however was unable to compete due to business commitments.

David pilots the Museum's Tiger Moth, Wirraway, Spitfires, A37B Dragonflys and Extra 300s.