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KiwiFlyerTM The New Zealand Aviators’ Marketplace Issue 24 2012 #5 $ 5.90 inc GST ISSN 1170-8018 Building and Flying the Yak-3 Annual Guide to Flight Training Providers Places to Go - Omarama Products, Services, Accessories, Business News, Events, Training and more. KiwiFlyer Issue 24 2012 #5 From the Editor In this issue 6. Building and Flying the Yak-3 Welcome to Issue 24 of KiwiFlyer which means One of the most recent warbird rebuilds in it must be our 4th birthday. Happy Birthday to NZ is Graeme Frew’s Yak-3. Our feature us! It’s an opportune time to say a big thanks to article for this issue includes contributions all of our contributors and especially to all of our from the owner, test pilot and photographer. advertisers without whom the publication would not be possible. And thanks too of course to 15. Developing Moving Map GPS Software KiwiFlyer readers for supporting our advertisers Tom Hedges from Airbox Aerospace describes and making their investments worthwhile. what is involved in developing GPS software. The feature story of this issue is Graeme Frew’s 1 7. Aviation Insurance Explanation of Terms Yak-3 rebuild. We haven’t covered the type’s Bill Beard from Avsure explains common, but history in detail or even all of the feats of often misunderstood insurance terms.. engineering involved in the restoration, as these 18. Places to Go: Omarama have been well reported elsewhere. We wanted Ruth Presland visits Omarama and finds plenty to capture the enthusiasm behind the project of reasons to stay for a few days. and report on what it was like for Graeme to commission and ‘live’ the rebuild, what it was like 21. AIRCARETM Audits by Navigatus Consulting to test fly the newly completed aircraft, what it was Mandatory for landing in the DoC estate from like to fly in and alongside as the photographer, 2013, we explain AIRCARETM accreditation. and what it is like to own and fly for pleasure. Thus our article has been penned by Graeme, along with 22. Kiwi Flyer Profile: Bob Henderson Frank Parker as test pilot and Gavin Conroy as Jill McCaw profiles Bob Henderson who this photographer. Their enthusiasm is infectious and year became a Member of the NZ Order of since the aircraft is currently for sale, be warned Merit for services to sporting aviation. that reading the article may well result in a desire to 24. New Tecnams for Waikato Aero Club purchase it. Two new Tecnam P2008 LSAs have just been delivered to Waikato Aero Club. This issue contains our annual Guide to Flight Training Providers. As well as profiling a wide 26. Test Flying - An Introduction range of Training Providers across 20 pages In the first of a two part article, Frank Parker of content, the Guide also contains editorial explains the basics of the test flying process. that should be of interest to all those who are pursuing a career in aviation. Mark Woodhouse has 27. More Capability at Central Aero comprehensively explained all the recent changes Central Aero Engineering at Hamilton Airport to aviation training in New Zealand including have recently added Balloon inspection the Diploma in Aviation, The Air NZ FTO capabilities to the growing portfolio. Partnerships, student loan funding, and more. 29. Frequently asked questions about Gliding The general public are often fascinated by There are several business profiles in this issue glider displays at airshows. Jill McCaw answers as well as a short piece on Bill and Robyn Reid’s some commonly asked questions. outstanding Avro Anson restoration which is also the subject of our centerfold poster. 30. 2000 hours in an Autogyro - Part 2 Commercial operators should already be aware that We conclude recent immigrant Leo Levine’s TM AIRCARE accreditations will soon be mandatory story on his very full logbook of gyro flying. to land in the Department of Conservation estate and this issue includes an article explaining 34. The KiwiFlyer Guide to Flight Training the programme and audit process. Our usual Our annual Flight Training Supplement contributors are all present with their regular includes everything you need to know about columns as well, so everyone should be able to flight training options in New Zealand. find something of interest to read. Enjoy! 62. Gentle Annie takes to the air A short profile on Bill and Robyn Reid’s Safe flying, immaculate Avro Anson restoration. 1 7. Accidents and Incidents Michael Norton 54. KiwiFlyer Event Guide Editor, KiwiFlyer Magazine 56. ZK Review Front Cover: Graeme Frew’s Yak-3 formed up behind the Hercules at Wanaka in April. Gavin Conroy photograph. Contact KiwiFlyer | Phone: 0800 535 937 | Email: [email protected] | Post: PO Box 72841, Papakura 2244. Industry and Community News Briefs KiwiFlyer Croydon Aircraft Company purchases Record number of aspiring pilots attend Airbox introduces New Zealand Airfield “The other project is the Society’s contribution to the Queen’s Micro Aviation CTC Aviation open day plates for Clarity, Foresight & RunwayHD Jubilee celebrations. We will be launching a New Zealand Aviation Mandeville A record 162 people attended a recent CTC open day to learn Airbox Aerospace Limited, the aviation navigation company, has Hall of Fame to acknowledge outstanding individuals whose based Croydon more about what it takes to land a career as an airline pilot. added free downloadable geo-referenced airfield plates to its New achievements and roles have contributed to the world-class Aircraft Company Ian Calvert, Managing Director says “It’s a great time for young Zealand aviation offering with immediate effect. reputation that New Zealand holds in aviation circles.” has completed people to be considering a career as an airline pilot. Globally, the The 122 plates cover main airfields and can be viewed on Airbox School of Aviation chief executive Ashok Poduval congratulated the purchase demand for airline pilots continues to grow year on year and our Clarity and Foresight devices and Airbox’s new flight-planning and both Mr Sharp and Dr de Montalk for their appointments. of microlight graduates are helping fill that demand.” navigation app, RunwayHD. Each plate has been carefully geo- manufacturer Micro Worldwide, CTC has distinguished itself from other flight referenced and can be viewed overlaid on top of an existing chart, Don McCracken joins Oceania Group Aviation of Te training organisations by its reputation for assisting its graduates to allowing pilots to view their actual position on the airfield as they Oceania / Aeromotive Group have taken on Don McCracken as Kowhai, Hamilton. gain positions with airlines. taxi about. General Manager as of 1st October. Don takes over the role from All production jigs, A line up of 48 Micro Aviation Bantams “Attendees at the open day not only got the chance to meet “We’re continually Gordon Luke. components and at a fly-in in South Africa. with one of our airline partners – Jetstar - but they also got the improving our product Directors Jonathan Bowen and Josh Camp say this will allow spares stock have been moved to Mandeville, near Gore. opportunity to hear about how CTC works with our graduates offering for our them to concentrate on international opportunities for the group The key product in Micro Aviation’s stable is the B22 Bantam to help them find opportunities for employment in the industry,” regional customers.” while Don will steer the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul microlight. Founder of Micro Aviation, Max Clear, died in late 2011 explained Mr Calvert. Explained William business with Gordon’s support and that of their divisional and no further aircraft had been produced since that time. In the Two attendees won the chance test their flying skills in one of Moore, Technical managers. recent period up to Max’s death, Micro Aviation had developed a CTC’s flight simulators, while two others won a DA42 flight. Director at Airbox, They say the company has come through the last 5 years in very niche market where African government agencies purchased a large “One way we can good shape and that it’s now time to look outwards and follow number of aircraft for surveillance of wildlife game reserves and Hokitika Airport Expansion achieve this is with the opportunities that have previously been on hold. Jonathan says “We national parks. Currently about 350 aircraft are in existence and Hokitika Airport Ltd. has applied to the West Coast Regional help of our customer’s welcome Don to the company and we expect his skill, knowledge Colin Smith of Croydon Aviation identified the continued support Council to extend is main runway a further 544m to cater for larger valuable feedback. and standing to be of great benefit to both the company and and manufacturing potential of the B22 Bantam series as a useful aircraft, including chartered flights direct from Australia. Please feel free to customers alike.” adjunct to his existing business of restoring pre-metal era classic The airport company is currently calling for design and costing contact us directly and vintage aircraft. options for an initial upgrade which will see the runway extended with ideas, requests LanzaTech wins Richard Pearse award “The classic aircraft restoration business relies on a discretionary to 1856m to allow Bombardier Q400, Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 or if you can help for Innovation and Excellence in Aviation cash flow regime and the Micro Aviation line offered an aircraft to operate. Hokitika Airport is the only airport on the West with the provision of LanzaTech of Auckland received the prestigious Richard Pearse opportunity to spread resources over a wider field. The primary Coast not on low lying ground that can be subjected to floods, or useful data that can be award for ‘Innovation and Excellence in Aviation’, at the Aviation objective of the purchase was to provide service and support of within the direct vicinity of the sea.