Angel Flight pilots come from all walks of life—and if you dig a little deeper, you’ll often discover an incredible range of passions and talents beyond the cockpit. One such hidden gem is Andrew Vukosav, a creative force who has seamlessly combined his love for flying with a deep artistic vision. Today, he’s not only a valued Angel Flight pilot but also a world-renowned aerial landscape photographer.
Andrew’s journey with Angel Flight began many years ago. As a trainee pilot, he joined his instructor, Tony Provan, on a mission to collect passengers from Mildura and transport them to vital medical care in Melbourne. The experience left a lasting impression. Once he reached the required flying hours, he was mentored by long-time Angel Flight stalwart Peter Moran and quickly became part of the volunteer pilot crew.
Photography has been at the heart of Andrew’s life since 1982. He built a successful career in fashion and advertising and is a highly accomplished commercial fashion photographer and a recipient of the prestigious Cannes Lion award. With a career spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Asia, and the U.S., he has worked with globally recognised brands and publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Vogue, Singapore Airlines, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s.
In 2016, on a flight to Darwin a new chapter in Andrew’s career emerged—one that merges art, aviation, and community to bring the world unique aerial perspectives of Australia’s landscape.
Andrew reflects; “The original inspiration for my photography collection- Longitude Latitude Solitude was born when I flew to Darwin back in 2016. I attended the NAATSIA awards and I met artist and elder Mr Simon Hogan from the Spinifex Art Project.
The experience offered him an extraordinary window into one of Australia’s most historically rich Indigenous art communities and Simon remains Andrew’s mentor and inspiration to this day.
To fully capture the striking beauty of the land from above, Andrew modified his aircraft, installing a 150-megapixel Phase One camera into its underbelly. The entire plane functions as a camera body, with Andrew remotely operating the lens via Wi-Fi and an iPad—allowing him to frame each image with precision.
“I see myself as a messenger for Mother Nature’s artistry,” Andrew says. “Flying allows me to explore the land from a perspective many never get to see—and being able to share that beauty is a gift.”
Blending his love of flight with a desire to give back, Andrew says being an Angel Flight pilot has been especially meaningful and would recommend it to other pilots wanting to fly with purpose.
“Every person I fly has a story,” he reflects. “It’s been really lovely to do something for the greater good. Each mission is a reminder of how powerful human connection and kindness can be.”
