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Flyer’s (8,6)

Status Quo and Slade err? (8,6)

High-ranking pilot is acting as driver of van to emergency room (8,6)

S/QUA/DR/ON/LEAD/ER

qua = "In the capacity of"; "acting as" seems close enough. OF=ON confirmed in BRB

I was going to pass initially, but I can't resist a good challenge, so here goes:

On Southern college's grassy area, anchorman Burgundy meets with President and air force commander. (8,6)

Almost retro-Scandinavian, with interior courtyard and piped art-songs (upwardly mobile rank) (8,6)

Misstep on square ladder may see one up in the air (8,6)

Variant:

Almost retro-Scandinavian, with interior courtyard and piped art-songs, upwardly mobile distinction (8,6)

Trailblazing pelican (8,6)

Collective noun for pelican is a squadron, everyday is a school day

Ronald’s a queer Dutch mixed-up fellow capable of achieving great heights (8,6)

Just for a giggle, how about:

Maybe Biggles gaggle gaffer (8,6)