2010. In 2013 Skidmore test flew the RAAF Museum replica Bristol Boxkite at Point Cook, Victoria for about 1000 metres and reached a speed of 42 mph. Skidmore was quoted as saying "It was an exhilarating and humbling experience, I am honoured and proud to follow those aviators who pioneered military aviation in this country" and "I now also have the honour of being the only RAAF pilot who has flown both the fastest and slowest aircraft in the Air Force." In October 2014 Skidmore was appointed director of aviation safety at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). He took up the position on 1 January 2015. While CEO and director of aviation safety at CASA, Skidmore overhauled the organization's structure. He also sought to respond to industry views, issuing a timetable for regulatory changes. In August 2016, Skidmore announced he would resign from CASA in October of that year. Personal life Skidmore is married. References 1959 births Air Commanders (Australia) Australian aviators Australian military personnel of the Iraq War Living people Hong Kong people Members of the Order of Australia People from Kowloon Recipients of the Commendation for Distinguished Service Royal Australian Air Force air marshals