KiwiFlyerTM The New Zealand Aviators’ Marketplace Issue 4 April / May 2009

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From the Editor In this issue

Welcome to KiwiFlyer Magazine number four. A highlight of this 4. Subsidised Aircraft Tracking issue is the range of different contributors that have participated in A new offer from spidertracks and Airways creating our various articles. There are in fact no less than ten. Aside allows ZK aircraft owners to purchase an ARE YOU THINKING AHEAD ? from relieving the workload on your Editor, this certainly helps to add aircraft tracking system at a very low price. variety and interest to the magazine as in many cases, contributors 7. Massey choose Diamond have written about their own hobby or special interest in aviation. You Hawker Pacific recently announced the Six Great Reasons can feel their enthusiasm between the lines. sale of 14 Diamond aircraft to Massey to Choose TECNAM Frank Parker provided a birthday story for his much loved Harvard University for their flight training faculty. that has recently turned 70. At the other end of the scale, Janice 1 Angus has written about three recent aero modelling events. Rotary 8. Insurance Claims and GST content has been provided by Peter Garden, who has used our Guest Bill Beard from Avsure explains what can Tecnam is the largest Comment page to introduce readers to the new NZ Helicopter become a complicated topic. light aircraft fleet in the Association. Bill Beard continues his Insurance series and Chris Gee world. Over 2500 flying has written about his day out at the Whenuapai Airshow. 10. The Harvard turns 70 worldwide. There are two articles profiling aero clubs, both written by Frank Parker writes a birthday story for this enthusiasts involved in the clubs. If you are a keen club member and well known and much loved aircraft. 2 would like to promote activity happening on your patch in KiwiFlyer, 13. Aviation Week 2009 Ex Demo - P2002 SIERRA 2008 $152,000*1 P92 EAGLET NEW $158,000* then call or email us with some words and pictures. The Aviation Industry Association will host Our prices INCLUDE We met with Giovanni Nustrini to write the story of his trip to Available Now ! AvailableSOLD Now ! a series of aviation conferences and a trade Freight, Assembly, Avalon in the Furio and there are several anecdotes in this tale that exhibition in Blenheim at the end of July. P2002 SIERRA NEW $154,900* Certification and P92 ECHO S Year 2000 $69,900* are sure to have readers smiling. Stuart Clumpas provided us with Delivery to your AvailableSOLD Now ! a Director’s wrap of PilotExpo which really was an excellent event, 14. Aero Club Profiles airfield. albeit that it rained all day on Saturday. We also have articles about Dargaville (noted for its free flight training the latest Sportstar, Fabric Aircraft Maintenance, and Autogyro school) and Stratford are both profiled. 3 Adventures. Don’t miss the spidertracks special offer either. Lastly, we have an article from Irene King introducing readers to 17. Aircraft Fabric Spoken Here Our prices are in the next Aviation Week being held at the end of July. This is a major The subject of aircraft fabric is demystified NZ dollars. There gathering that incorporates several conferences and a trade exhibition. with the help of Central Aero Engineering. are NO exchange KiwiFlyer will include an Event Guide for Aviation Week in our next 18. Whenuapai Airshow rate surprises. issue. Businesses planning to exhibit at the conference should contact Pictures and words from Chris Gee. us early to book space in the guide which will be similar in format to 4 that produced for PilotExpo in our previous issue. 20. Trans Tasman Furio We are also pleased to welcome several new advertisers on board We met with Giovanni Nustrini and tell 1 All of our stock in this issue. In particular, Hawker Pacific have become sponsors of Ex Demo - P2002 SIERRA RG 2009 $172,000* P92JS 2003 GA Certified $119,000* the very interesting story of his trip to the is available for our popular ZK Register Review pages. In addition to retail sales, Available Now ! Available Now ! Avalon airshow in the Furio. IMMEDIATE delivery. KiwiFlyer will continue to be sent out for free to all aircraft operators You won’t have to wait. and document holding aviation businesses on the NZ register, so 24. PilotExpo: The Director’s Wrap advertisers can be confident their message is reaching the market. A past, present and future summary. 5 Readers should feel free to contact us with comments or 27. The latest from Evektor suggestions for future issues. We look forward to hearing from you. We meet with Distributor Colin Marshall to TECNAM has the find out about the new Sportstar MAX. greatest range of Michael Norton models in its class. Editor, KiwiFlyer Magazine 28. Autogyro Adventures in NZ Coastal circumnavigation, mountain 6 climbing and glacier exploring, all by gyro.

TECNAM has 12 years 30. Aero Modelling Mania of investment and Janice Angus reports on three recent events growth in New Zealand. for rotorcraft, jets, and warbirds. We offer support Subscribe P2002JF 2004 GA Certified $139,000*1 P2006T Coming Soon - Orders taken Now ! 36. Helicopter Industry Comes of Age and stability you Available Now ! to KiwiFlyer Peter Garden introduces readers to the new can count on. First two arriving in August this year. P2002JF 2004 GA Certified $139,000*1 NZ Helicopter Association. Available Now ! and Win !!! 8. Accidents and Incidents Subscribe to KiwiFlyer and go in the draw to win a Garmin 3 2 . ZK Register Review Call TECNAM on (09) 298 9144 or 021 832 626 Nuvi 260 from South Pacific Avionics worth $349. See page 24. Draw will be held July 31st. For product information see: Front Cover: Giovanni Nustrini brings the Falcomposite Furio in behind a 1 VHF/Intercom/Transponder included. * All prices are in NZ$ excluding GST. http://www.avionics.co.nz/products/automotive.html C-130 full of photographers at Warbirds over Wanaka in 2008. Malcolm Clement from www.FlightPathTV.com took the picture.

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Subsidised Aircraft Tracking enhances safety User Testimonial spidertracks at HELiPRO New Zealand pilots are being encouraged to invest in aircraft tracking systems with a recently released offer from spidertracks. This is being supported by HELiPRO is one of the country’s largest aviation operators, Airways NZ, who are subsidising subscription costs for the service as part of with 35 helicopters and 15 fixed wing aircraft. They have bases in their commitment to enhancing the safety of the GA community. Palmerston North, Wellington, Paraparaumu, Christchurch, Rotorua and Taupo. A third of their business is in tourism, a third flight THE OFFER recognises the important role that aircraft tracking training and a third commercial operations including firefighting, technology can play in pilot safety by providing a graphic flight lifting and powerline operations in New Zealand and in Australia. following capability. “Airways has a clear mandate to support this The company has its own sophisticated flight following system initiative and that is safety,” says Airways programme manager, Rob which it marries to the spidertracks tracking. If a craft is more than Irwin. “Airways does not actively track GA aircraft on radar when a minute overdue an alarm system is activated across the company they are operating outside controlled airspace and there has been bases. One of the first things they do is click on to spidertracks to some confusion about that in the GA community. We’re trying to see if the aircraft is still moving and what its last reported position get the message out there that one of the best ways to guarantee was. HELiPRO Business Manager John Read explains “If the someone knows where you are is to use a satellite tracking system situation arose where we haven’t managed to raise the pilot within and have the information available and displayed on a computer at 15 minutes we would put our own helicopters into the air and send home or at the office.” them to where the spidertracks system recorded their last position, Every month, Airways deals with an estimated 230 flight speed and altitude.” plans going overdue. The number of false alarms generated by John says they are committed to the system because it enables spidertracks screen image showing internet based aircraft tracking in action pilots forgetting to amend or terminate their flight plan occupies them to identify exactly where an aircraft or helicopter is in the resources that should be ready and waiting to help those in genuine to purchase a spidertracks satellite tracking device for only $1295 event of an incident. But, he says, the ease of use is also ideal for need. In October 2008, Airways surveyed members of the GA (plus GST) and receive a free keypad. The package is usually priced the HELiPRO operation. community and found that a large number of respondents were at $3300. Airways will support the purchase by way of covering “We have spidertracks so we can locate any aircraft in our interested in finding out more about satellite based aircraft tracking the first six months subscription to the satellite network, which is fleet at any given time. It’s a vital part of our safety procedures. systems. normally USD19.95 per month. But spidertracks is also great because of its ease of use and ease “From the feedback we received and subsequent conversations, Spidertracks marketing manager Rachel Donald says the of installation. We chose spidertracks because it is simple, cost there was a general trend towards options that would enable the GA response to the offer, launched at the recent Pilot Expo, has been effective and because there are no installation costs. There are community to look after themselves and potentially enjoy a greater very positive. “We’re very excited to be able to make our system plenty of units on the market that are quite complex. It doesn’t level of comfort than Airways currently provides,” says Mr Irwin. accessible to all New Zealand pilots and they’re jumping at the need to be complex - we wouldn’t use any more features.” The spidertracks offer enables owners of ZK-registered aircraft chance to purchase at such an affordable price.” The spidertracks story THE IDEA for spidertracks was formed in 2005 when Michael As the first to offer a truly portable satellite tracking system Erceg, a New Zealand businessman flying his helicopter between that can be easily installed by users, spidertracks opened up a new Auckland and Queenstown went missing, resulting in an extensive market and created demand for simple, cost-effective systems. two week search. It now has an established global client base, providing tracking Manawatu engineer and helicopter pilot Don Sandbrook saw an solutions for aircraft fleets across Australasia, North America opportunity to develop a tracking system that and Europe, Asia and Antarctica. Being would enable overdue aircraft to be found Automated Flight Following (AFF) accredited, quickly and easily, regardless of whether their clients also include contractors to the United locator beacons were activated or not. He States and Canadian fire and forestry services. searched the world for a suitable system and The company is focused on product ease realising there was no inexpensive, portable of use and long term reliability. The latest materials and technology are utilised, with and simple solution on the market, set about HELiPRO currently have 17 spidertracks and move them amongst their fleet as creating one. ISO9002 certification helping to ensure that required. They are planning to equip all their aircraft with the system over time. With engineer James McCarthy, high manufacturing standards are maintained. Don combined a GPS position receiver and In 2008 a global distribution deal was HELiPRO also make use of the portability of spidertracks. “We separate transmitter into one unit without the spidertracks is small, elegant and portable signed with Cessna Aircraft. This has opened have 17 units in our helicopters and we move them between our need for external antenna, thus creating a very up further markets and opportunities for the training craft as required. We’re slowly rolling them out across the portable, affordable tracking device. The solution offered global company. Spidertracks is now in use in 30 countries and though it whole fleet.” coverage that can be used by anyone, everywhere. The patented was developed for the aviation industry, it has also been applied to “And we wanted to support a local company - but it’s gone technology was partnered with the global Iridium Satellite network marine and land-based operations from Antarctica to Mongolia. beyond that now. The product and the system is superior to to transmit data to internet-based tracking software. While primarily a safety device, spidertracks is increasingly being anything else on the market.” The first spider tracking solution was sold to Taupo Eurocopter used as a planning and logistics aid by fleet operators around the His advice to people looking to purchase a satellite tracking owner Bruce Bartley. Recognising the potential of the business, world. The company was recently awarded the Supreme Winner system is to think about what you are buying it for and not to buy Bruce offered to invest in the product and Spidertracks Limited was honour at the 2008 Manawatu Business Awards, recognising it’s into a complex system with a lot of extra functions that you may established with Don, James and Bruce as equal partners. rapid growth and successful strategies. never use.

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Massey choose Diamond Deal signed with Hawker Pacific at Avalon

FOURTEEN Diamond aircraft will soon Hawker Pacific and Diamond Aircraft arrive at Hawker Pacific’s Ardmore Base, Industries in this transaction. We believe ready for preparation and delivery to the the Diamond aircraft we have selected are Palmerston North flight training faculty of ideally suited for our flight training needs. Massey University. The deal, worth close Our students and instructors will appreciate to US$5m was signed on 10 March at a the performance, safety and design of the ceremony during the Avalon Airshow in aircraft and the University will benefit Australia. from its fuel efficiency and corrosion-proof Massey’s all composite upgraded fleet will airframe.” include 12 new The Diamond DA-40 combination of single engine four aircraft also offer seater aircraft and advantages for two Diamond transition training. DA42L360 twin Cockpit layout engine aircraft. and handling The DA-40s will The Diamond DA-40 powered by Lycoming IO-360. characteristics be powered by the between the Lycoming IO-360- single and twin M1A engine and aircraft are similar, the DA42L360s, factors that can by two counter- significantly ease rotating Lycoming the progress for IO-360 (180hp) trainees to more powerplants. advanced aircraft. Hawker The Diamond DA-42 powered by two counter rotating Hawker Pacific’s Senior Lycoming IO-360s. Pacific also Vice President represent other About KiwiFlyer for Aircraft leading aircraft Sales and Flight manufacturers, KiwiFlyer is the reference publication Services, Tony including Hawker for the New Zealand aviation marketplace. Jones, explained Beechcraft that the University Corporation and conducted Bell Helicopter. KiwiFlyer is published every two months and delivered FREE to every aircraft operator and aviation document holding an extensive They provide business in New Zealand. This and other targeted distribution evaluation integrated civil and assures advertisers of the widest market coverage. program prior military aerospace to the aircraft’s sales and product selection and support in South KiwiFlyer offers businesses promotional opportunities from the DA-40 and East Asia, NZ, informative commentary on products and services. Signing the agreement at Avalon were from left: Alan DA42L360 Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Hawker Pacific; Peter Australia, the best met the Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraft Industries; Pacific and KiwiFlyer is the most cost competitive way for any aviation Professor Ian Warrington, Deputy Vice Chancellor of requirements of Massey University; Captain Ashok Poduval, General the Middle business to tell everyone in the New Zealand aviation market their demanding Manager, School of Aviation at Massey University. East. Other about their products, services, or recent achievements. aviation training services include program. The decision to purchase was aircraft and engine maintenance, repair KiwiFlyer will help prepare your advertisement or write based on Diamond’s state of the art design and overhaul, special mission aircraft editorial on your business or new developments. including Garmin G1000 glass cockpit as modifications, design engineering, avionics well as the combination of economy, safety parts and service, plus the provision Call us to discuss your marketing programme or visit our and performance offered by the aircraft. of spare parts, exchange rotables and website for more information and to download a rate card. The DA42 also has certification for flight equipment sales. into known ice conditions (FIKI). For further information contact 0800 KFLYER (0800 535 937) Professor Ian Warrington, Deputy Steve Siddall at Hawker Pacific Ardmore. Vice Chancellor of Massey University Phone 09 295 1630 or email: www.kiwiflyer.co.nz said: “It is a pleasure to be associated with [email protected]

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Accident and Incident Reports Insurance are provided courtesy of Claims and GST Type: Boeing 737 SJE Type: Robinson R22 Beta HWJ Location: Wellington Location: Wanaka There is often confusion when it comes to claims Operation: n/a Injuries: Nil Operation: Private Other Injuries: Nil settlements relating to the application of GST. Bill Date: 26 Jan 2009 POB: 0 Date: 13 Feb 2009 POB: 1 Report: During unloading, one of the Report: It was reported that a load on the Beard from Avsure explains as follows: ground handling vehicles struck the forward seat next to the pilot shifted, obstructing the right lower side of the fuselage, resulting in cyclic. The pilot was unable to land properly WHEN considering how GST is applied a large gash in the aircraft’s skin. and the helicopter rolled over on landing. to insurance claims, we need to look at the World leading supplier of two scenarios of total loss or repair claims. Type: Auster BQL Type: Piper PA-28 FRL PowerFlow Systems Inc. Location: Omaka Location: Raglan Operation: Private Other Injuries: Nil Operation: Private Other Injuries: Nil Total Loss Claims Tuned Exhaust Systems Date: 20 Mar 2009 POB: 1 Date: 22 Mar 2009 POB: 3 In the case of Total Loss, Constructive Report: Aircraft aborted takeoff due to Report: Pilot had chosen to abort takeoff or Arranged Total Loss including cash engine running rough and losing power. but failed to stop before going through a settlements in lieu of repairs, such Robinson Insufficient runway left to pull up. Aircraft fence at the end of the runway. hit the fence at the end of the runway. settlements involve a direct supply between Type: Schweizer 269C HVX the offshore Insurer and the Insured policy R22 Tuned Type: Schleicher AS-K-13 GKA Location: Thames holder and as such are considered an off- Location: Waipukurau Operation: Private Other Injuries: 1 shore financial transaction on which GST is Exhaust Operation: Training Dual Injuries: 2 Date: 24 Jan 2009 POB: 2 not payable. Date: 26 Jan 2008 POB: 2 Report: The helicopter collided with the System Report: The glider was on a training ground while low flying. In arriving at the hull agreed value for Alpha and Beta models flight and hit power lines on approach, therefore, a non-GST registered policy cartwheeling into the ground. The two Type: ICP Savannah HJMD holder should include the GST content in occupants escaped with minor injuries. The Location: Taieri the agreed value as this will be the amount power lines started a fire that burnt the Operation: Private Injuries: Nil needed to replace the aircraft in case of glider and a nearby car. Date: 7 Feb 2009 POB: 1 Report: RCCNZ reported that the pilot Total Loss. GST registered policy holders Type: Cessna 172RG TAH overshot the runway after landing with a need to ensure their hull agreed value Location: Omaka slight tail wind, hitting a boundary fence. excludes the GST content which would Operation: Training Solo Injuries: Nil have already been claimed back from IRD. Date: 27 Jan 2009 POB: 1 Type: North American Harvard MJN Sometimes Total Loss settlements Report: The pilot reported that he Location: Masterton inadvertently landed the aircraft with wheels Operation: Private Other Injuries: Nil have been incorrectly interpreted as “sales up. The gear was selected down. Aircraft Date: 18 Jan 2009 POB: 1 proceeds”. This is not the case and you suffered minor damage. Report: The aircraft ground looped after need to make sure your accountant doesn’t landing at Masterton and damaged its wing pay back any GST content to the IRD on Type: Aero Vodochody SSS tip, aileron hinge and OLEO leg. receipt of off-shore cash settlements for Location: North Shore Operation: Test Injuries: Nil Type: Piper PA-28 EBW aircraft hull claims. Date: 1 Feb 2009 POB: 1 Location: Kaitorete Spit Report: Aircraft departed runway during a Operation: Training Dual Injuries: 1 Repair Claims high speed run and collapsed the nose gear Date: 29 Jan 2009 POB: 2 New Zealand repairers are liable to after passing through a fence, crossing a Report: The aircraft was carrying out a charge GST on repairs undertaken in New public road and coming to rest on a private training exercise and struck a wire causing it driveway. to hit the ground and a fire resulted. Zealand for NZ resident insured persons/ Note: Accidents and Incidents are sourced from the CAA website and are provided for information only. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Refer CAA website for full briefs. policy holders. The off-shore Insurers are not GST registered in NZ and therefore in the case of the claim settlement of a GST registered insured entity, the off-shore Insurer will only pay the net repair costs (less GST) and less the applicable deductible under the policy. The policy holder will be responsible to the repairer for payment of the deductible and the GST content which will be recoverable as part of their next GST return. In the case of a non-registered GST policy holder, the GST content of the repair bill is included in the claim and paid by the off-shore underwriter less the deductible and the non-GST registered policy holder will only need to pay the hull deductible directly to the repairer.

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The Harvard turns 70: A Birthday Story The RNZAF took delivery operation of these aircraft for of 202 Harvard’s during the future generations to enjoy. An anniversary of note for any aviation enthusiast In the USA the aircraft was the ‘T-6’ in war. In 1977 when they were NATA is currently working with recently occurred. Frank Parker, who pilots most the AAC, the ‘SNJ’ in the US Navy (this retired from Air Force service the USA FAA reviewing the things that fly but particularly the lead Harvard designation comes from S = Scout [i.e. there were 19 left flying and operation of ‘aged aircraft’ with of the Roaring 40’s Display Team, provided the small/light aircraft], N = designation for many more in storage. (As an emphasis on metal fatigue and following testament to a much loved aircraft. heavier than air aircraft [the Navy operated ATC Cadet in the 1960’s I can maintenance procedures. This airships at this time], and J = manufactures recall amazement at the stacks work and the continued support THE RATIONALE of why a ‘ship’ is a designation for North American [N had of wings and fuselages in the of enthusiastic owners will ‘she’ is long lost in antiquity, however this already been allotted to Northrop]). In the hangars at Woodbourne). ensure the Harvard Growl will tradition has transcended from the oceans 1940’s North American opened a factory The South African Air Force echo the skies for many more RNZAF Harvards, circa 1970. to the sky where aircraft are generally The BT-9 Trainer. in Dallas Texas where much of the T-6 was the last Military Service to years ahead. referred to in the feminine gender. It is production became based. This led to retire the aircraft after 55 years In the USA it is normal to reasonable then to refer to our subject open cockpit aircraft with a 400 hp Wright the ‘Texan’ name by which the aircraft is service in 1995. attract 30 to 40 aircraft to NATA which recently celebrated 70 years since its engine began the genesis of an aircraft that commonly referred to in the United States. sponsored ‘fly-ins’ and more to inception, as a Gentle Grandmother. would remain in military service for the In Commonwealth Service (UK, The Warbirds Movement events like Sun ‘n’ Fun (Florida) next 47 years. Canada, South Africa, NZ), in line with As the Harvard was or EAA at Oshkosh. The Harvard Evolution The NA-16 was first modified to the RAF, the aircraft was referred to as ‘demobbed’ from military service North American Aviation was founded Military requirements to have enclosed the Harvard. Meanwhile Australia had it became an entry level aircraft Meet a Gentle Grandmother in December 1928 as an ‘aviation holding cockpits (it was cold on the Prairie) and developed an indigenous design, based on to the ‘Warbirds’ movement. And so, the next time you company’. Due to political changes in became the BT-9 (BT standing for Basic the NA-16, known as the Wirraway. This Indeed in 1977 an ex RNZAF see one of these aircraft and aviation law the company was reformed Trainer), which was operated by the AAC. aircraft is ‘very similar’ in appearance to the aircraft in flying condition could hear that ‘beautiful noise’ (as the as a manufacturing concern about 1934. The BT-9 design was further modified Harvard, but very different under the skin. be purchased for around $6000, The Roaring 40’s Display Team propeller tips break the sound The new President, James “Dutch” to include retractable undercarriage and a the cost of an average family car. barrier), take time to reflect on Kindelberger, moved the Company to larger engine (Pratt Harvard 1092 (ZK–WAR) was name, from the winds of the 40’s latitudes 70 years of aviation history. This 1930’s California and concentrated on Training and Whitney R1340 purchased by a group of enthusiasts to was chosen as it reflects the roar of the girl is letting you know she’s in town, so Aircraft, believing they could not compete Wasp) to become the become the foundation aircraft of the NZ aircraft, their time of manufacture, their make the opportunity to talk to the guys with the larger, established manufacturers AT-6 (AT standing Warbirds Association. Currently there are age at that time, and the age of the pilots, and girls who have the time and energy for the more exotic Fighter and Bomber for Advanced six aircraft based with NZWA at Ardmore though the later is debatable! (plus a few dollars) to keep this piece aircraft requirements. Trainer). and at least another six flyable examples In the USA, a robust aircraft owners of history where it belongs - in the air, The NA-16, a low wing monoplane In this guise, in scattered throughout the rest of New group, the ‘North American Trainer rather than languishing in a static museum design won the 1934 Army Air Corps 1938, the aircraft was Zealand. Association’, NATA, which includes T-6 / environment. Take a photo with the kids. (AAC) Trainer Competition. This modest purchased by the UK Outside of the enthusiasts involved in Harvard, T-28, P-51 and B-25 aircraft (all We are passionate about our “Harvards” to meet RAF training maintaining and operating these aircraft, North American Aviation WW II aircraft) and would be delighted to share that requirements. The first Harvard (North American designation NA-49) purchased by the RAF. they are probably best recognised by the is proactive in promoting the continued passion with you. Following RAF public through their appearance in the tradition, as a training aircraft it was named Military Pilot Training Airshow Circuit by the NZWA Roaring after a university (compare with Airspeed During the War Years an estimated 40’s Team. The concept of this formation Oxford), in this case to reflect its country 17000 Harvard, T-6, and SNJ variants were aerobatic team was created in the 1970’s by of origin, and so began the Harvard Story. built and most Allied Pilots came to terms Trevor Bland and Ernie Thompson flying Subsequently the design was adopted with it at some stage of their flight training. ZK-WAR and ZK-ENE “doing aerobatics by the major Western Powers to fulfill Hence the aircraft’s reputation as ‘The Pilot and low level beat-ups”. By the mid 1980’s pilot training requirements as an advanced Maker’. the Roaring 40’s became an established NZ trainer, including pure flying and Many Air Forces continued using the Warbirds Team with four or more aircraft The NA-16 Trainer. operational roles of bombing and gunnery. Harvard for training after the war years. and a polished routine. The Roaring 40’s T-6 Texans at the Dubque Iowa Fly-in.

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Aviation Week at Blenheim: July 27-31, 2009 Aviation Week is the annual gathering of Movers, 27th and the 29th, joining with NZAAA productive. This report identifies some real Shakers and Participants in New Zealand’s on an exchange of issues affecting the Ag areas of opportunity to grow the MRO Aviation Industry. Hosted by the Aviation helicopter industry. industry in New Zealand. Industry Association, the event brings together five Aviation’s industry wide safety aviation related conferences and an industry trade committee will meet on the morning of Benefits from Research exhibition at the new Marlborough Event Centre Tuesday 27th July. This meeting will be Aviation Education and Industry in Blenheim. CEO of the AIA, Irene King open to all conference attendees and is Research will be the focus of a day and a provided this update for KiwiFlyer readers. based around an exchange of “real” safety half long conference on Wednesday and information in the New Zealand industry. Thursday. Without strong and growing LAST YEAR, aviation’s premier The objective is to take key case studies linkages between those who undertake conferences were merged, with the Aviation from sectors of the industry and exchange research and industry, application of new Industry Association and NZ Agricultural information in a non punitive environment technology and ideas are slowed or less Aviation Association joining in a week long and to that extent this will be the only relevant. Our objective is to speed up series of events. Two additional events session when we will request the CAA not technology uptake and make sure that were also added; the New Zealand Aviation to participate. aviation’s share of the investment dollar Export Day and a Careers Expo. The week going into research is increased. went off like a cracker and attendance Guest Speakers for the week exceeded three hundred. We are confident that two internationally Ag Regulation, Safety and Survival The numbers who took a trade stand recognised speakers of directions in Wednesday also sees the launch of two were 30% up on previous years and it was global safety will attend. These speakers new initiatives including a field day for the reputed that over a million dollars worth of lead organisations which address the full key influential external stakeholders in the Don’t miss out business was done on day one. ambit of aviation in the air and on the Ag aviation environment. This will involve The weather was shocking, the Minister ground. Bob Feerst will also be returning practical demonstrations and discussion. on advertising in the of Transport Safety was late to speak, to present his programme “flying in There is a need to educate, educate and Air Nelson pilots decided to continue the wire environment”. This course is educate those who develop local regional Aviation Week guide with their work to rule and Tauranga essential for all who operate in the low plans, manage environmental effects and airport was closed on various days. There level wire environment. We are hoping the set the legislative environment for our KiwiFlyer will produce a guide to Aviation Week in were heroic stories of people travelling programme will be formally recognised as a operator. The field day is about investing in the June/July issue. Free copies will be available from Palmerston North to Wellington “must do” by CAA. the longer term future of this industry. at the event and subsidised space in the guide is to Auckland to Tauranga to attend the The Hon. Steven Joyce is a confirmed NZAAA’s full programme concludes available to all exhibitors. The deadline is 31st May. conference. Such was the commitment by speaker later on the afternoon of the first the week on Thursday and Friday with both members and speakers. day Monday 27th July. After the Minister, sessions on setting the safety agenda for Contact us today and discuss your requirements. Aviation week is about show casing the the matter of security of fuel supply will the Ag industry in this country; survival Email: [email protected] whole Industry, doing business, learning be addressed. This is turning into a major and recession proof strategies; the future Phone: 0800 KFLYER (0800 535 937) about industry developments, meeting issue with the flagged restructuring of the outlook and environmental effects. officials and others who are critical aviation fuel supply industry in NZ. www.kiwiflyer.co.nz supporters of the industry, networking Social Events and Awards and having a jolly good time. All of this Progressing Export Initiatives All of these activities are wrapped happened last year and will happen again. Aviation New Zealand which is AIA’s around a full social calendar featuring visits international export arm, has two specific to the Classic Flyers Museum at Omaka The 2009 Event projects it wants to take forward at the (incorporated in the conference cost), the Blenheim, the venue for this year’s conference – one relating to a plan to Industry awards on the Tuesday night; aviation week is in the fortunate position market and develop all aspects of flight aviation week dinner on Wednesday and the of being both a civilian and military town. training in New Zealand. This includes NZAAA awards dinner on the Friday night. There will be much greater dialogue and both fixed and rotary training. Both groups discussion of opportunities. This is a have substantial opportunity to train in Reduced attendance costs strategic objective of both the AIA and the global markets – expansion is still Reflecting the tougher economic times the RNZAF where there is recognition occurring. attendance at the AIA conference has that we must work much closer together to The second project relates to our been reduced 30% on the rates charged in create skills, jobs, and wealth for the NZ engineering industry based on work recently Tauranga. Attendance cost at the awards economy, while at the same time addressing completed by Knotridge consulting. The functions are reduced by 15-20% and our strategic security objectives. study has resulted in 17 introductions NZAAA charges are on a like for like basis This year we will be focusing heavily between one company and another. These unchanged. Where there is an increase is to on safety, productivity, improving industry have ranged from introducing designers attend the Omaka Museum which will be competitiveness and opening new market to manufacturers, manufacturers to open the nights of 27 and 29 July for those opportunities whether they be within New potential customers, manufacturers to other attending the socials. Zealand or globally. Features of the week manufacturers where there are advantages include the first industry wide meeting of in sharing knowledge, and manufacturers Registration the New Zealand Helicopter Association. to companies which have the specialist For Delegate or Trade Exhibitor This group will meet between Tuesday the equipment they need to become more registration forms go to www.aia.org.nz

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Free Training at the Dargaville Aero Club Stratford Aero

There are all sorts of interesting stories behind Europe. Another attractive feature is Free Flight Training and Accommodation Club Profile the network of aero clubs we are fortunate to that they are constructed of composite One of the unique features of the club have throughout New Zealand. From social materials which are immune to the is that all flying and theory tuition is given Stratford and Jodel Aviation Enthusiast Nick gatherings of enthusiasts to ab-initio and advanced corrosive salt laden atmosphere of NZ’s free of charge. All the student pays for is Furmage provides readers with the following profile training, aero clubs are the glue that binds a western coastline. Currently there are 28 the cost of operating the aircraft. The club on activities at Stratford Aerodrome. diverse aviation community together. KiwiFlyer students (hailing from Kaitaia to Timaru) is able to do this due to its own farming welcomes contributions from readers about clubs flying the club’s Storch trainer and they are operations (sheep, cattle and kumara), the IF YOU are not sure where we are, then and activities. Murray Foster profits of which are plowed look exactly in between Hawera in South back into airport maintenance Taranaki and New Plymouth on the and Allan Jessop provided this Stratford town with the airfield in the foreground. profile of their fast growing club at and student tuition. Northern Taranaki Coast. You can’t miss Dargaville. Accommodation is free our main navigation aid Mount Taranaki/ Summer conditions in Stratford are too. Students can live on the Egmont (whichever you prefer) so getting excellent for aviation. Taranaki itself is THE NORTHERN Wairoa club premises during their lost should be fairly unlikely. Just don’t hit great to fly around and if you can, a trip Aero Club, more commonly training period and although it. Most pilots are aware of the Stratford over and around the mountain will be one known as the Dargaville Aero basic, all that is required are Gap which allows one to traverse the coast of those magical moments. Flying down Club, is situated alongside sleeping bags and your own in inclement weather. This actually should and around the coast is also a hoot. The the Northern Wairoa River, food. The club premises are not be taken lightly. waterfront in New Plymouth is worth a literally a stones throw from currently being expanded to Stratford Aerodrome itself is 3 kms look and the friendly controllers will try the town. Whangarei, Kaipara include a bunk room, new from Stratford on Flint Road East. We are to give you what you request if able. Bring Flats, Kaikohe, Kerikeri and toilets and showers and also a essentially a recreational aerodrome and a hat and your sunglasses though because Kaitaia airfields are all close Dargaville Aero Club is located just across the river from the town. well equipped kitchen. the base for Stratford Aero Club which some days are very hot. at hand, creating excellent Well known Dargaville incorporates the Stratford Sport Flyers. In winter we fly when we can as cross country training opportunities in resident Murray Foster is the Chief GA and microlights are catered for and Stratford and the aerodrome do drain well uncontrolled airspace. Flying Instructor (and Authorised Testing microlight flight training is available. although there is the odd soft patch. Give Based on what was once a low lying Officer). Murray was a self employed The field also hosts local Ag Operators, us a call and we will let you know where swampy piece of land, club members have Whangarei automotive garage proprietor usually with either Fletcher or Cresco and it is. You must stay aware of conditions steadily developed a 1000m long runway of but has recently sold the business and can we are home to the Taranaki Gliding Club. as severe carb icing can occur here during crushed limestone, with an adjacent grass now devote all his time to club students, The local Radio Control enthusiasts are the winter. We don’t let the cold put us off runway of the same length that is used offering flight training on a seven day basis Egmont Modellers Club. They operate off though and enjoy quite a lot of winter during the dry summer period. rather than just at weekends. Murray has the end of runway 34 and will stop flying flying as the weather permits. Approximately ten years ago, the club in fact been volunteering his time to teach for you to land. Everyone seems to live in We also get a variety of visitors popping executive made a decision to change focus students for over 30 years. harmony and everything hums along nicely. in such as the Airforce, Rescue helicopter, from general aviation to recreational flying. The club’s other recreational instructor Aviation Technology Specialists There are a wide selection of aircraft a range of Warbirds, and even the odd This resulted in the acquisition of club Studying for exams in the Dargaville Aero Club. is Brian Taylor, a Northland Beef Farmer. NZ Distributor for: based at Stratford ranging from RV-4’s, Australian. aircraft in the recreational category which Two students aged 15 and one aged 80. Brian is also an authorised S.A.C. Test Pilot TL Elektronic - Top of the line digital instrumentation Jodels D-11 & D-9, Hughes 269 helicopter, We have a selection of runways, the and EFIS/EMS. members could hire for an and Inspection Authority, ASL Camguard - Advanced engine oil supplement Zenair Zodiacs, Sonareis, Minicab, Corby main vector being 27/09 with cross vector rated “ Top oil choice” by Aviation Consumer affordable cost. Since making specialised in checking out 2008 Gear of the year Starlet, Bantam, Challenger, Rans S-10 being 16/34. It’s not uncommon to have all this decision, the club hasn’t all types of recreational and The Cobra by UmeVoice - The World’s best noise Sakota, Titan Tornado, Avid, Alpi Pioneer, three windsocks doing their own thing so cancelling technology looked back and is considered homebuilt aircraft. Miracle Antenna - Power regulation and antenna Cessna 180, Taylor Mono Plane, Pawnee just pick the strongest one. (The two 27/09 technology to be one of the fastest Jill Mortensen is the club’s Falcon Headsets - Affordable ANR and PNR and the list goes on. based windsocks are the most reliable.) If growing aero clubs in the GA instructor. Jill is a very Stratford is now your only Shell AVGAS you’re not sure then use 27/09 which has For your aviation solution and pricing contact: country. Membership is about experienced B cat who has Ryan Southam on 027 318 7934 or a/h (03) 208 4567 supplier in Taranaki. The next closest Shell plenty of length. We advise once airborne 100, most of whom are from been training pilots for over email: [email protected] www.criticalangle.co.nz supplies are a choice between Wanganui, Te to lower the nose and pick up speed, then the local farming community. 30 years. Kuiti, Taumaranui or Taihape. The other continue climbing as you may sometimes Club members are option is New Plymouth if you don’t mind experience some turbulence or windshear. currently building a new Saturday Lunches the Airways and landing fees, something Lastly, Stratford is surrounded by power clubhouse extension with The Club is famous you won’t have to consider at Stratford. pylons on all sides so good situational funding assistance from the amongst the aviation We also have Shell Jet-A1. We do ask that awareness is a must. They’re nothing to be ASB Trust. When finished, it Dargaville Aero Club students pose with the club’s Storch trainer fraternity for its Saturday you stop your engine on the grass and pull afraid of although some might find this will be a facility of which club lunches, started 30 years ago your plane to the pump. Helicopters should daunting on seeing them. We do ask that members and the community at large can all avid fans of this lovely little machine. and still held every Saturday at 12:30pm. hover only as close as you really need to the you do not over-fly the power station. be proud. The club also has a Fly Synthesis Texan, These are open to anyone keen on flying pump. We even have our name on the Roof a state-of-the-art carbon fibre machine that and meeting a great bunch of like minded Someone is usually around the NZSD. If you want to contact us we can Aircraft on line is a dream to fly and very popular with club people who come from far and wide. aerodrome on most days although we all be found on the aero club number 06 765 After considerable research by several members for comfortable cross country work for a living so are not permanently 6628 or I am more than happy to answer members, the club chose the Italian Fly trips and training. For more information open. Our clubrooms include coffee and your queries directly. Phone Nick on 0275 Synthesis Storch as its primary training For GA Pilot training, the club Phone Murray (daytime) on 09 439 8024, tea facilities and if you’re very lucky the bar 611 518. The Stratford Aero Club website aircraft. These are well proven, with more uses its own SPIFR Cessna 172 180hp 09 439 8984 or 0274 784 308. might be open at the end of a hard days is http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/millar/ than 400 Storch trainers in use throughout “Superhawk” aircraft. Email: [email protected] flying. sd_aerodrome.htm

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Aircraft Fabric Spoken Here

Fabric covered aeroplanes are old, modern, butyrate dope systems. The ubiquitous fabric deterioration. Polyurethane finishing beautiful and durable. But where does one turn for aluminium silver dope finish was the norm. systems put UV barriers in the coatings and repair or restoration support? KiwiFlyer recently Today, nitro-cellulose dope is a non starter let some light in but not UV rays through. spoke with Paul Waterhouse of Central Aero although traditional silver and coloured Newer covering systems should be Engineering to help readers demystify the subject. dope finishes remain popular. Traditional almost in perfect shape while a few repairs linen and cotton fabrics are expensive and on older airframes are common. The upper WORKING WITH fabric covering generally relegated to the purist market. surfaces of wings get the most exposure to systems does not involve witchcraft The 1950’s saw the advancement of sun, rain and other abuses and the finishing although not all maintenance organisations polyester heat-shrinkable fabrics which tapes can be prone to lifting. Cracks will are equipped to handle major repairs. reduced the time required for installation be evident in the paint and may well have Most engineers have simply never dealt because the fabric could be glued rather chipped off a sharp radius such as around with it. As more LSA replicas come on than sewn to the aircraft. Commonly door edges. These should be repaired line, the already large roll of fabric aircraft known by the names Dacron, with dope applied by brush. If on the register is steadily increasing. A Ceconite or Stits, polyester you want a higher level of finish market niche is opening for the repair and fabrics have advantages in then sand it smooth and spray maintenance of these aircraft and this is the dope on. A ding or tear may a niche that Hamilton based Central Aero require a bit of glue, a fabric patch Engineering is keen to support. and some paint. Wingtips attract Central Aero Engineering Director, ‘hangar rash’ and are often an area Paul Waterhouse has his focus on fabric of constant repair. covered aircraft operating within the An all-dope finish is easy to central North Island and has identified a repair. The main disadvantage with wide range within the Central Aero client dope is the constant shrinking base. The scope of aircraft stretches from (even with non taughtening dope) classics, such as the Tiger Moth, through to that with time can cause cracking regularly used Piper Cubs, the workhorse of the paint finish and even the bending of glider tug Pawnees and a plethora of structural members. Polyurethane top coats recently arrived lightweight replica classics on dope bring their own set of problems which come under the microlight category. as the shrinking properties of the dope are Certified aircraft must be re-covered at odds with the polyurethane’s less flexible under the oversight of a LAME. Non finish and cracks are inevitable. certified aircraft and a number of those in the sport aircraft category can be owner- Colin Sutherland reinforces the wing tip area prior to Finishing Systems applying further fill and finish coats of butyrate dope. builder covered and repaired, although The subject of the various finishing subsequent owners are permitted only to that they are stronger than the natural systems is a whole article in itself. Colin make simple repairs. fibres and are easier to work and less Sutherland likes dope finishes as they are Paul notes that Central Aero susceptible to fungal rot, although sunlight easy to repair. He feels comfortable with Engineering are seeing a greater number will deteriorate unprotected fibre. The the technology but freely admits that it of aircraft come through their doors finishing system is therefore all important. is time to give serious consideration to with fabric components and a variety of Increasingly, modern vinyl and polyester the likes of the Poly-Fibre and Stewart’s finishing systems are being encountered. based finishing systems are replacing the systems. “We are keen and passionate about classic traditional dope finishes and while no Central Aero Maintenance see a future aircraft and enjoy working on them. Our system will last forever a properly executed in offering fabric finishing system support own knowledge is strengthened by having job should be good for 30 years or more. and believe it is timely for newer aircraft Colin Sutherland of Rotorua available to engineers to embrace the technology carry out major fabric requirements.” Fabric Assessment available. “Someone has to be interested in Colin acquired his fabric skills on If the fabric on the aircraft is not factory these aircraft and we are,” says Paul. working agricultural aircraft such as the original then the airframe logbook is the “Our facility has the potential to Piper Pawnee and has subsequently re- first place to look, although the entry may dedicate specific space to fabric repair covered a number of Tiger Moths, Austers be lacking in detail. After determining that and maintenance. Modern systems benefit and Cubs along with control surface re- the fabric is a modern polyester, take a from having a controlled environment for covers for various Harvards. Recently his look at the coatings. Sunlight is the worst application and that is a path we are quite expertise has been focused on sport aircraft enemy of fabric and exposure to UV rays determined to pursue. Call us today to types in the form of Pitts Specials. must be avoided. With dope based systems discuss your requirements.” the coatings form a light-proof barrier Paul Waterhouse can be contacted on 07 Material changes against sunlight penetration. Look inside 827 6488, email: [email protected] or Traditionally fabric systems only dealt the fuselage which should be as dark as visit www.centralaero.co.nz with Irish Linen and Grade A Cotton a cave. If you can see light then so can finished with either nitro-cellulose or the fabric and that is a potential spot for

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Record attendance at Whenuapai Airshow The Whenuapai Airshow took place on the 21st This year saw the welcome addition of of March. Organised by the RNZAF primarily some fast and heavy international guests to as a recruitment exercise, at only $5 per head Whenuapai in the form of two F/A-18A the show offered an estimated 50000 visitors Hornets from the RAAF and a C-17 all the outstanding value for money. Chris Gee took the way from Alaska. For many, the highlight photographs and wrote this report for KiwiFlyer. of the show was the F/A-18A high energy solo display at the end of the day. THE DAY BEGAN with the Kiwi Blue The NZ aviation scene is famous Parachute Team jumping from a C-130, the world over for its variety and rare which then began its own handling display. combinations of aircraft, in particular These aircraft are always exciting to watch, the huge contingent of Warbirds and especially when they Classic aircraft. The perform the “Khe- Aero Vodochody Sanh” hostile airfield L-39 Albatross, De approach and STOL Havilland Vampire (Short Take Off and and Cessna C-37 Landing) displays. Dragonfly formed the Next, the RNZAF jet powered part of Boeing B757 put on the Warbirds display, a show of power fling in formation and handling. It was and as solo flypasts. followed by a P-3K The North American Orion from No.5 AT-6 Harvard has Squadron dropping become a mainstay rescue packages onto of classic aviation in the airfield. It then New Zealand, and flew an impressive these were joined handling display that by Yak-52’s and served as a reminder Nanchang CJ6A of why the Orion is aircraft. The beautiful widely regarded as FG-1D Corsair is the one of the best Maritime Patrol Aircraft, oldest such aircraft flying today and along while also being one of the longest serving with the P-51D Mustang gave a gentle and airframes (the Lockheed 188A Electra photogenic display with the sound of their first flew in 1957!). The RNZAF crews are engines bringing back many memories for responsible for saving dozens of lives each the senior members of the audience. year within New Zealand’s maritime area of Extreme aerobatics was the name of interest, an area representing approximately the game for the MXR Technologies MX-2 1/12 of the world’s ocean surface. which seemed to throw out the rule book No.3 Squadron had a large number of and defy the laws of physics in an expertly their helicopters performing, with several flown display. For many of the public the UH-1H Iroquois and B47G Sioux flying favourite moment of the MX-2 would have in formation, as well as displaying their been its ‘drag-race’ against a V-8 car down solo handling skills. All of these ancient the runway, harking back to the classic NZ but much loved aircraft are soon to be ‘Wings and Wheels’ airshows. The ‘Wing replaced. A “Role Demo” involved a UH- Walking’ Display by a Tiger Moth was also 1H inserting an Army squad and forcing an entertaining crowd pleaser. ‘Terrorist’ forces off the airfield, under Inside the hangers of No. 40 Squadron the watchful eye of an orbiting P-3K. The the RNZAF had stands and stalls displaying enemy forces were hilarious with their all the current career paths available, and a vehicles and ‘Rambo’ styling. large display of engines and armaments. No airshow in New Zealand would be This really was an outstanding display Airshow Picture captions (left column): Harvard waiting to line up as C130-H returns from display; complete without a precision formation of our vibrant aviation scene, marred only F-A-18A on a full power climb out from a slow aerobatic display from The Red Checkers by all 50000 people trying to leave the base pass, then with afterburners at the beginning of and their CT4E Airtrainers. The classic at the same time. Nevertheless the event its display routine; Red Checkers CT-4E performs ‘Mirror’ and ‘Spaghetti break’ are is very highly recommended, as is the idea a solo display while team members wait in the background; A fast fly-past from the P-51D spectacular. It is a real shame they are of packing a picnic dinner to eat while Mustang. (above column): Formation Iroquois unable to deploy overseas as they would you watch the aircraft depart and watch face-off; B737 and C130-H break away from surely be an absolute hit at any major everyone else sitting motionless for hours formation flight; Tiger Moth wing walking; C-17A airshow around the world. in their gridlocked cars. Globemaster during STOL display.

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Trans Tasman Furio Exhibiting at Avalon Once a decision was made to exhibit the Furio at to know more about the Furio beneath The trip from Southport to Avalon Zealand, with exhibitors also including the Avalon Airshow, the next decision required them. began on March 6th. Flying via Port members of the Hamilton Aviation Cluster was how to get it there. With a cruise speed of The tale to tell from this leg relates to MacQuarrie, Tamworth, Temora, Wagga and NZ Trade and Enterprise. at least 170kts, six hours of endurance and a fuel. The Furio has separate front and back Wagga, Moorabbin, and then to Avalon Giovanni describes visitor traffic comfortable cockpit, the answer seemed obvious. tanks and Giovanni filled both to the very on the 9th. After arriving at Avalon to the stand as non-stop and the show Fly it. The result proved the aircraft capability well top, even though they expected to use only with little more than vinyl lettering and itself as an absolute success. “There beyond expectations. KiwiFlyer recently spoke to part of the back tank on the leg to Norfolk. brochures, the first task was to set up the were lots of people, lots of sun, dust, Giovanni Nustrini from Falcomposite and his story Fuel was monitored every 30 minutes stand. A road trip to Mitre 10 for signage rain, and Australians”. Interest for the of the adventure follows. with operations normal all the way. Until supplies, chairs, tables, and more followed. Furio was expressed from many quarters, 80nm out from Norfolk when “Doris, who Furio in cruise mode: 2310rpm, 20.8”, 175ktsGS, The result of this was very well worth most notably though, from some large 166ktsTAS at 9530’ using just over 30lph. Planning an oceanic flight is the lady living inside the EFIS that talks the effort because the Furio display was companies looking seriously toward Organising the trip began a month in to you, says ‘check fuel computer check fuel they found out later that it had split into awarded Best Outside Stand, ahead of developing the Furio as an ab-initio Blue ocean, fluffy clouds, relaxed cruising. advance. Giovanni first consulted next computer check fuel computer’, so we wake two around them. Lear Jet, Pilatus, and many others. The military trainer. The future could possibly door neighbour Mike Foster of up from our daze and discover that Coolongatta Control cleared the Furio Furio wasn’t alone representing New be very bright indeed. Eagle Flight Training who has plenty the front tank has gone down to 40 through to Southport with a descent at of international and ferry flight litres.” Initial blame was placed on 200kts through “not very good” weather experience, asking him to be the the computer. What they discovered conditions and they then left the plane as Ferry Pilot for the trip. Mike agreed at Norfolk though, was that due planned in the care of the Southport Flying and the project moved to the stage to the tank bladder being filled to Club. With the Furio safely in Australia, of dealing with bureaucracy. Step the very top (including the air vent) Giovanni and Mike returned to NZ, with one was to organise a Permit to Fly at Kerikeri, fuel had progressively Giovanni planning to go back and fly the for the Furio in Australia, required been drawn out the air vent pipe by Furio to Avalon in a couple of weeks time. due to being an experimental aircraft. airflow over the fuselage. As this was That trip and the exhibition were a great Assistance with this came from happening the foam filled bladder success (see side article at right). both CAA and CASA and Giovanni was being vacuumed inwards (due commends both regulators for being to the air vent being blocked with Returning to New Zealand extremely helpful. An ASEC card fuel) and this kept the fuel level at the On March 16th, exactly a month after for aviation security clearance in top of the tank (with gauges reading departing NZ, the return trip began. This Australia was also obtained, arriving full). Until finally the bladder couldn’t time it was Giovanni and partner Mary just in time for departure. vacuum inwards any more and drew a Patterson sharing the flying leg-for-leg. Maps, navigation details and flight great gulp of air back in through the Delayed by weather for a night at Port On display at Avalon. Giovanni explains the capabilities of Furio to one of many visitors to the stand. planning followed, then about a vent at which point the fuel quantity MacQuarrie, they left in perfect conditions week out, Giovanni started to look was down to 40 litres remaining. The for Lord Howe Island, cruising at 9500 feet 60nm out from Lord Howe, a 500fpm were completed, ZK-LLG received an at (and worry about) the weather. fuel cap is now vented as well. on a flightplan with Brisbane Oceanic. descent was commenced at 200kts. on unexpected call from Qantas 83 asking On finals for Lord Howe Island. It alternated between looking good and The duo overnighted at Norfolk then arrival, they were met again by Andrew, what level they were at. Communication looking bad on a daily basis. When the day in the morning breathed in deep and paid the resident Police, Customs and MAF followed with the Qantas flight noting that came, the weather looked about half way $4.50 per litre for 100 litres of fuel to fill up Officer who proceeded to stamp their they themselves were at 33000 feet and between good and bad (and didn’t improve for the leg to Australia. passports straight away and complete the that if Giovanni and Mary looked up, they no matter how many different websites Australian departure forms (the plan being would see them. The return call was made Giovanni consulted), with Mike making the YSNF to YLHI to Australia to leave immediately for Norfolk Island). “Qantas 83 we have you in sight” (twenty final decision to go. The 540nm leg to Lord Howe Island Refueled and ready to go, Giovanni and something thousand feet above). Half an Safety and navigation equipment on was uneventful in perfect weather, again Mary paused to reflect on the weather and hour passed and then LLG was called again board included a 2 man life raft, life jackets only using the back fuel tank. After a light what a beautiful place Lord Howe is, then by Qantas 83 “… are you still there?”. with 406 PLB/GPS attached, the GPS breakfast on Norfolk, their plan was to decided after checking the forecast ahead to inside the EFIS on the panel, a Garmin consume a packaged lunch later on the 78kg of luggage made the trip back home. The stay for one day. This required Andrew to 296, plus a Garmin Pilot 3, plus just in case, way to Australia. However, Lord Howe Furio swallowed it effortlessly. then unstamp their passports. Calls had to a Garmin E Trex in Giovanni’s pocket. A self portrait of Mike Foster and Giovanni Island is an Australian port of entry and also be made to Norfolk and NZ Customs They also carried a satellite phone, leaving Nustrini taken on the NZKE - YSNF leg. checking through Customs resulted in the at Kerikeri to postpone arrivals which with an AUW of 1040kg, 40kg below max. confiscation of all the food they had on fortunately no-one seemed to mind. board (including the sealed muesli bars with Accommodation was found and then a On track Norfolk Island ‘Made in Australia’ on the wrapping). That relaxing afternoon of walking, bike riding A stop at Kerikeri to meet with Customs left Giovanni and Mike battling hunger for and snorkeling ensued, followed by a and then it was up to 8500 feet and on the next two hours to Australia. departure to Norfolk Island in the morning. track for Norfolk Island. Being on an Weather played a role on this leg as Approaching the TEKEP waypoint international flight plan without a HF radio well. Checking with the Met Office before which defines the change from Brisbane meant requesting radio relays to Oceanic departure revealed a 150nm thick front to Auckland Oceanic, Giovanni made the Control via passing airliners on 123.45 or 60nm out from Australia and the decision now familiar radio call asking for a relay, 121.5. Conversations with AirNZ, Qantas A brief rest on the ground at Lord Howe Island, then was made to fly low if needed through the receiving a reply from an Air New Zealand Giovanni and Mary prior to making the trip back and Cathay pilots resulted, with all wanting off again for an afternoon flight to Australia. rain. The front actually never appeared and Departing the Australian coast, on track YLHI. flight. Once the relay and instructions home, which they extended due to good weather.

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...from previous page Building Furio #2 Answer “yes we can hear you”, followed by “my Captain wants to know more about Eight Furio kits have now been sold and more are your plane”. Thus followed a Furio sales soon to be delivered. Of these, Neil Sutherland’s pitch between the two aircraft half an hour is the most advanced. Neil purchased kit #1 and and 20000 feet apart over the Tasman. is assembling it in the Falcomposite hangar at Sales, Service The remainder of the trip from Lord Ardmore under the watchful eye and guidance of and Installation Howe to Norfolk Island was uneventful, Furio Design Engineer, Lapo Nustrini. KiwiFlyer of the world’s except perhaps for forgetting the time spoke to Neil about his choice of project and best avionics difference and arriving too late to get fuel. building experiences thus far. The next day Giovanni and Mary returned to the airport at 8am, expecting to refuel NEIL HAS a commercial aviation and leave in time to make the scheduled background, with a career that has included GPSMAP695 Customs appointment at Kerikeri. piloting float and ski planes for Mount 7” diagonal display However, the fuel person was busy filling Cook Airlines then moving on to Dash8 G1000 style Norfolk Island’s sole Boeing 737, leaving and 737s for Ansett. Neil says he was rotary stick SD card slot the Furio to wait patiently in the fuel queue always keen on owning a Falco, though 5Hz screen updates until after 9am. neither the enormous build time involved Rechargeable Finally leaving Norfolk and after nor the idea of working with wood were battery lasts up Neil (centre) and Lapo in the Furio fuselage setting to 3 hours organising another new appointment up the alignment of rudder cable fittings. particularly appealing. When he saw the Bright, sunlight readable for the Customs rendevouz, time passed development of the Furio taking place, he colour display slowly during the now familiar oceanic immediately realised the opportunity to flight. Arriving at Kerekeri, the Furio was take on a project that offered the looks, sprayed for bugs. Then after waiting for the performance and modern construction bugs to die, Giovanni and Mary stepped he desired, as well as a very acceptable out onto New Zealand soil again. After a build time. Neil appreciated the very good thorough bag inspection, they were soon visibility afforded by the design which on their way back home to Ardmore and achieves 10 degrees over the nose due to XRX PCAS Portable the Falcomposite hangar. a relatively lower placement of the engine. Collision Avoidance He mentions also being impressed with System Summarising the Furio Experience the strength of the aircraft. “We had some The strength of carbon fibre allows for much more It is worth reminding oneself that open space in the fuselage than most kit aircraft. of the parts in the test jig loaded to 11g this trip was made in a fully aerobatic, and they didn’t even creak”. Neil happily playful aircraft with complete precision became customer number one. of control. Yet the range is high, cruise Neil’s choice of power is an IO390 GPSMAP495 3.8” Display is fast, fuel consumption is low and which will add some 30hp over the IO360 Altitude and cockpit is roomy and comfortable. It is a Terrain in Furio #1. Two larger 270 litre fuel tanks Warnings very unique package, currently priced at which are now standard on all kits will Super fast refresh rate NZ$149000+gst as a kit, only excluding provide for an extended 8 hour endurance. Optional fuel bladders, engine, instruments, automotive This is Neil’s first aircraft building mode and propeller, and a few other small items. experience, with effort currently standing voice prompts* at 750 hours and 6 months (including Cost effective and Portable Recommendations for oceanic beginners pondering). He is at about the two thirds Traffic Awareness / Collision Avoidance is here on your Giovanni notes that the complicated To Neil’s delight, the air duct came as an off the mark and expects the project to take 1000 shelf part, saving many hours work. GPSMAP495 screen when part isn’t the flight itself. Providing there is to 1200 hours in total. Help is regularly connected to a Zaon PCAS. good weather, you just have to follow the received from Lapo and a few other friends magenta line on your GPS and monitor engineering prowess of Lapo Nustrini. with LAME and kit building backgrounds. everything else along the way. Preparing Giovanni credits Lapo for designing an To assist builders, Neil and Lapo are Clarity Aloft in-ear headsets offer the highest level of noise protection available by any GPSMAP96C well is the key. The difficult part for typical amazing machine thanks to the time he photographing each step in the process for method including ANR. Go from plane to aviators will be arranging safety gear and spends in his drawing office every day the enhancement of future construction car to boat without Once you have experienced the comfort missing a beat* dealing with bureaucracy, documentation, innovating the aircraft and making sure manuals. Built in logbook and exceptionally clear audio of these automatically tracks customs clearances, etc. Though once you everything fits and works perfectly. Neil says the stand out observation of in-ear headsets, you won’t want to go back all flights and know what you have to do, “flying like this to traditional models. movements the build thus far is accuracy. Everything Bright, sunlight readable really is the best kept secret”. The focus now was computer designed and Neil comments colour display Check the KiwiFlyer review available for Only 215gms Giovanni says they would do it all again Attention is currently directed towards that “You don’t want to think you have a download from www.kiwiflyer.co.nz * Automotive and marine tomorrow and will happily head to Norfolk completing new kit deliveries, preparing for better idea, believe me!” charts are optional extras or Lord Howe Island for a weekend away. 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The SportStar MAX, standard and IFR version, further benefit is smoother and quieter Another new feature is a sturdy are the latest models of the SportStar aircraft to be flight because drumming and flexing are composite tip-up canopy. The canopy produced by Evektor-Aerotechnik Inc. KiwiFlyer absent. shape is aerodynamically optimised to Correspondent Penny Belworthy recently spoke to The improvements that have been reduce drag and is attached to the fuselage New Zealand Distributor Colin Marshall about made to this aircraft have also resulted in by two pins, on which it may be tilted the development and features of this new LSA improved performance and handling. For forward. The weight of the canopy is category aircraft, one of which will soon be arriving example the take off distance from a sealed counterbalanced by two gas struts, which in New Zealand. strip has been reduced to 620ft and landing allow it to open effortlessly and the latch to 590ft. The cruise speed has increased has also been improved. THE SPORTSTAR aircraft is said to be and maximum range has been extended. The cockpit interior has also been the very first aircraft approved by the FAA altered with the addition of eye-ball in the United States under vents, a heating system the S-LSA category. Colin that distributes the air explains that an S-LSA inside the cockpit and a aircraft is a Light Sport windshield defrost and Aircraft that has been demist system which built by the manufacturer includes the sides for safer to ASTM (American taxiing. Society of Testing and Another feature in the Materials) standards. cockpit is a state of the Once approved for Part art glass avionics suite 61 flight training by CAA, which includes the usual this category will open up flight, NAV/COM, engine the opportunity for the instruments, as well as a aircraft to be operated for Trutrack EFIS and EMS hire or reward as well as in the IFR versions. PPL training. In addition, all new Evektor aircraft carry a The new S-LSA Category SportStar MAX aircraft which is available in either standard or IFR SportStar MAX versions offers improved performance and features over its predecessor. 2 year or first 200 hours Evolution and warranty. Performance The SportStar MAX For more information is the result of a redesign Colin Marshall is the to the original SportStar, New Zealand distributor in part by adding a foot for both the Evektor to each wing tip. The SportStar MAX and fuselage has a semi- SportStar. While I was monocoque construction talking to him about the with new reinforcements new SportStar MAX I and duralumin skins. enquired how his own This means that the SportStar aircraft was skin carries most of the performing. He has now stresses, a result achieved completed 180 hours with the use of composite of very enjoyable and materials to add more faultless flying. Colin says strength to the already that everyone who has sleek shape. The SportStar Colin Marshall’s SportStar SL, ZK-MAC ready to take to the skies for another enjoyable flight. experienced the aircraft MAX now supports an MAC is currently for sale to make room for the new SportStar MAX pictured above. as either a passenger or all up weight of 600kgs pilot has enjoyed effortless or 1320lbs and offers one of the highest New Features including IFR handling characteristics both in the air and useful load capacity ratings among light Colin is very excited about the new on the ground, exceptional visibility and sport aircraft on the market. features that have been added to the the roomy and comfortable cockpit. Colin The SportStar MAX’s new look SportStar MAX, the main one being the loves to take it flying any chance he gets. with elegant contours combines the IFR version which opens up IFR flying and Contact Colin for more information or a aerodynamics of composite materials instructing in this sports aircraft for IFR trial flight in the SportStar ZK-MAC which with the benefits of an advanced all-metal rated pilots and instructors. Already two is presently for sale to make room for airframe structure. This structure is riveted IFR SportStar MAX aircraft are on their Colin’s new SportStar MAX. Phone 03 312 as well as bonded for improved fatigue way to the United States for private owners 5402 or 027 412 5402. email: colin-m@xtra. characteristics and long service life. A needing to do just that sort of flying. co.nz or visit: www.evektor.com

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Autogyro Adventures in New Zealand Glacier Explorers The humble gyro is in fact a far more capable aircraft than many people realise. Though enormous fun AT EASTER for patch flying, they (along with moderately intrepid pilots) are quite able to also tour the length and 2008, Tony Unwin breadth of the country. Mountain climbing and glacier expeditions aren’t out of the question either. In Topping Taranaki was offered a this article we profile some noteworthy gyro adventures and adventurers over the last few years. A FEW years back, the Autogyro demonstration slot Association held a Fly-in on Queen’s for his Eagle gyro Sid’s Circumnavigation of NZ Birthday at Hawera. It was a time of clear at the Warbirds over blue sky and freezing temperatures while a Wanaka airshow. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, Sid Day 1: Taupo to Flat Rock big winter high sat over the North Island. This necessitated Lane was flying his Brock KB2 Day 2: Flat Rock to Invercargill In between giving rides to visitors and a trip down from autogyro (named “Kiwis Can”) Day 3: Invercargill to Hokitika enjoying the local scenery, Michael Norton Tauranga which was Day 4: Hokitika to New Plymouth made in perhaps the and dreamed of completing “The wondered about attempting a trip over the Tony Unwin and his Eagle are based at Tauranga. Mission”, which was to be the Day 5: New Plymouth to Dairy Flat top of the mountain, something no-one best flying weather first person to circumnavigate the Day 6: Dairy Flat to Taupo had tried in a gyro before. of the whole year. The first day of the trip saw Tony, passenger and outer coast of NZ by autogyro. Michael’s Dominator gyro is an open aircraft all the way to Timaru, transiting Taupo, Foxpine, Omaka Though he knew his small KB2 airfield of Taupo in the Eagle to frame design (which makes 8500’ seem a lot and Rangiora on the way. Once at Wanaka, the airshow display went would not be up to that task. Sid Lane. fly the Mission at last. This had further up than from an enclosed cockpit) well and much interest was generated amongst spectators. The trip By 1999 he had a new single seat gyro never been done before in a gyro. and even though he added two extra layers home was via the west coast to Franz Joseph then Greymouth, on the drawing board. That didn’t eventuate Sid’s Mission (covering some 5700km) of clothes for the trip, it still took quite Masterton, Picton, Foxpine, Taupo and Tauranga. however and it was almost ten years later took six flying days and 40 hours of flying some time to defrost back at Hawera. The Stopping at Franz Joseph, Tony was helped by local pilots with when during a visit to Colin Alexander of time. His longest single day flight was resulting grin lasted for weeks afterwards. a briefing to fly to the glacier the following day. Mixing it with a Solo Wings at Tauranga, Sid also met Tony 1152km in 8 hours and 50 minutes, which constant stream of scenic helicopters at 4500’ over a glacier was Unwin of Gyrate NZ. Within a week, Sid was from Flat Rock on the east coast of the going to be a memorable experience. Tony explains “The cliff face had bought a new Eagle autogyro with North Island, across Cook Strait and all the is close on the right as you approach the frozen river of ice, then Rotax 914T engine to be fitted by Colin way to Invercargill - “Man was I beggared at a prudent point a slow 180 degree turn is required to take you and the mission was scheduled. Another after that day”. The completed Mission across the face of the glacier and back out through the narrow setback awaited however when not long now stands as a record, and Sid notes with gorge. Only as you look out away from the hill do you realise the before departure date, Sid was diagnosed satisfaction that “dreams can come true”. sharp fall that the ice field makes heading for the valley below.” with throat cancer. The treatment and The trip wasn’t without its challenges recovery of this delayed the dream almost however. The Eagle gyro has only a another 12 months. partially enclosed cockpit and Sid found On February 6th 2009, Sid left his home himself in poor weather and “wet through” Dominator Gyro RAQ resting at Hawera. on more than one occasion. All of the planned legs were long ones and there was only one enforced rest day due to weather. Sid was justifiably exhausted when he landed at 7:45pm during the Flying Proms at Taupo’s The view of Franz Joseph Glacier from the back seat of an Eagle Gyro. Centennial Park Airfield. He was met by a crowd of supporters including Taupo Mayor Rick Cooper and celebrated with a Cook Strait Commuting glass of champagne. That was followed by THERE ARE some fly-ins that you just don’t want to miss and a hot bath, bowl of steaming porridge, and for Stephen Chubb and his Magni Gyro, the annual Murchison Sid Lane in his Eagle Gyro. Bill Lowry picture the best nights sleep for a week. Mount Taranaki summit from 8500’. Fly-in has become one of them. Stephen lives at Hawera and has flown his gyro south across the Strait on several occasions to catch up with a bunch of fellow enthusiasts and great friends. The most recent trip was in March 2009 when Stephen followed his normal track from Titahi Bay to the Tory Channel. He describes the view from his partially enclosed gyro as “360 degrees times two”.

Crossing Cook Strait has become a common event for this Magni Gyro.

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PMAC Warbirds Over Manukau Aero Modelling Mania (21 & 22 March, 2009) Several major modelling events took place and extreme 3D manoeuvres. These are Masterton has ‘Warbirds over Wairarapa’ during the latter part of Summer. KiwiFlyer essentially manoeuvres where the pilot and Central Otago has ‘Warbirds over Correspondent Janice Angus provided the following simultaneously inputs three or more Wanaka’. At Clevedon, South Auckland, the details about three of them. controls constantly throughout the flying Papakura Manukau Aeromodellers Club sequence. This type of flying defies physics, hosts the annual aero modeller’s equivalent AS WITH full sized aviation buffs, aero gravity and aerodynamics as well as being – ‘Warbirds over Manukau’. modellers also relish the longer, fine, sunny impossible in a full sized helicopter. If This year the weather conditions were days of summer to take the opportunity you take the analogy that flying model near to perfect with bright, clear and to get out and enjoy their sport whenever helicopters is like trying to balance a calm sunny days. During the two days possible. Typically, on the weekends, model steel ball bearing on a plane of glass (an over 20 warbird aircraft were on display. aero club sites all A wide array from over the country are WWI vintage models abuzz with flying and to more modern the camaraderie of era craft took to members getting their the sky including aerial fix. Spitfires, a Harvard, During these a Meteor, Trojans summer months many and of course no war

clubs have annual bird rally would be Here events that prove complete without the to be a Mecca for Scenes from the Tokoroa Jet Meet. Tony Withey’s irrepressible Tiger model flyers. These Aermacchi above won both the Pilot’s Choice and Moths. A highlight events also provide an the Best Model Awards. Courtesy www.nzjma.com was a bomb drop opportunity for the general public to get extremely difficult thing to attempt) then from Gwyn Avenell’s Dauntless.

an insight into the sport and witness an 3D flying is taking the steel ball bearing and It was encouraging to see a good 937 535 0800 phone or enjoyable spectacle for the whole family. plane of glass and balancing it while doing number of spectators taking advantage of Email: [email protected] (95x62mm) costs from $113+gst. $113+gst. from costs (95x62mm) Advertise Advertise Club events give flyers a chance to bring somersaults! And these top class pilots the lovely weather and the opportunity to advertisement sized card A business their treasured special models to the field, make it seem so easy. view the many aircraft and flying displays. unveil the recent builds and to display their This event was described as two and Now that the summer model flying flying skills, often finely honed from many a half days of pure fun and if you didn’t season is drawing to a close, new building hours on the flight simulator. make this year you missed a treat! projects and repair jobs will fill in the spare The definition of aero modeller heaven time as modellers wait for a window in is a pits area with a line up of dozens of ANZAC Jet Meet the weather to venture outside for a bit models of various sizes, shapes and colours (14 February, 2009) of winter flying. Gumboots and warm all keenly awaiting their time in the sky. This is an annual meet hosted by the NZ clothing are a prerequisite for the hardy and Jet Modellers Association at Tokoroa as a addicted. Roll on next summer. Waitangi Weekend Heli Rumble Trans Tasman event. Australian pilots look (5, 6 & 7 February, 2009) forward to making the trip ‘over the ditch’ This event is held every 3 years and to participate and enjoy this great flying site this year was staged at Drury in South with wide open spaces – a necessity for the Auckland. It is a showcase of model jet fraternity. helicopter flying at the highest level with The weather was ideal and there was displays by invited overseas pilots. The a good turnout of jets this year. A lot of event is the largest Heli Fun Fly staged in time and effort is taken by the jet owners in New Zealand and this year had participants detailing the models to make them appear from Australia also. as realistic and authentic as possible to Special guests were World class 3D their life sized counterparts. The feel of flyers, Bobby Watts (USA) and Duncan authenticity goes right down to the sniff Osbourn (UK) who wowed the spectators of jet fuel and the roar of the turbines with their displays of amazing skills spooling up. Kerosene heaven!

60 model helicopters with pilots and crew at the Heli Rumble event on Waitangi Weekend at Drury.

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Helicopter Industry Comes of Age KiwiFlyer Advertising Index from Peter Garden, Transitional Chairman, NZ Helicopter Association page Advanced Anodising . . . . 37 Aeromotive ...... 10 The New Zealand Helicopter pilots, owners, engineers the intolerable situation of very limited AeroPhoto ...... 39 Association has recently been or ground support – the marking of wires. There are more serious Aircraft Logistics Support - Rotax 12 established by the Aviation Association will take care of accidents and incidents caused by wires in Airspray Ardmore . . . . 37 Industry Association to become all their interests and issues. the low level environment than any other Airmaster ...... 15 the voice of our helicopter NZHA will be the voice of hazard yet it is likely it will be another 5 Ardmore Flying School . . . 35 community. This is a large the helicopter community. to 7 years before we have an appropriate Ardmore Helicopters . . . 35 community that currently includes One of the primary regulatory framework to address this issue. Ardmore Sky Station . . . 37 more than 700 aircraft and well considerations must be Why isn’t the industry working on Asia Pacific Aerospace . . . 16 over 3000 people. Peter Garden safety. Helicopter operators development of guidelines you may ask? Autoflight ...... 29 introduces the new Association to engaged in commercial Essentially it comes down to resources, Aviation & Performance Parts . 31 KiwiFlyer readers. operations have had a stellar these being: financial; having the necessary Aviation Cooperating Underwriters 11 Aviation Industry Association . . 13 performance in recent years organisation to see it through; having Aviation Safety Supplies . . 12 HOW OFTEN do you hear the comment in terms of avoiding serious accident and collaborative teams of experts to advise; Aviation Waypoints . . . . 34 “those helicopter boys, they’re different”? injury. Why hasn’t there been the same and having a clear go forward strategy. Avparts NZ ...... 6 Well the reality is they are, but they (that result for private owners and operators? That’s where NZHA will fill the gap. Avsure ...... 8 is the many owners and operators, pilots Some in industry think it’s because we have Without clear and coherent leadership Campbell Aero Classics . . . 26 and engineers) are fed up with the ‘one size lost our mentoring system. NZHA hopes from both the commercial and private Central Aero Engineering . 6, 9, 25 fits all mentality’ that has prevailed in the to see this restored for private pilots to be operators, the use of helicopters will be Clarity Aloft Headsets . . . 23 aviation industry for many years. able to access safety information from their marginalised. If that happens then the Classic Cubs ...... 35 For example, take rule making. more experienced commercial cousins. impact on the New Zealand economy will Classic Models . . . . 31 When Rule Part 135 entered the quality Perhaps it is because the Rules are be felt. This industry now contributes to Composites International . . 31 framework of the new rules environment simply not sensible in some areas. Our every sector of the economy from Tourism, Corporate Jet Services . . 37 Critical Angle . . . . 15, 37 there was some limited recognition (after industry is growing up fast and becoming Fishing, Agriculture, Infrastructure Dargaville Aero Club . . . . 35 a long and protracted debate lead by the very sophisticated, but we don’t have our Development, Training, Medical services Dennis Thompson International 38 Barclay Report) that it is quite simply own operational rules. Papua and recovery of accident DownUnder Pilot Shop . . . 9 illogical to apply the same framework to New Guinea recognised that “Whether they victims. However the East Canterbury Aviation . . . 25 both helicopters and aeroplanes. For many if it was to get serious about are private or restraints now being placed Falcomposite . . . . . 6 years it was thought that Rule Part 135 addressing its fatality rate, on operations in some ARDMORE FieldAir Engineering . . . . 16 would satisfactorily accommodate the needs then rules had to be relevant. commercial, pilots, parts of the economy are Flight Helmets Australia . . . 39 of the rotary fraternity. They now have one dedicated owners, engineers intolerable. NZHA intends HANGARAGE Future Steel Buildings . . . 37 Gyrate NZ ...... 29 Sadly, that is not always the case and helicopter rule. NZHA will be or ground support to develop a data base of Full Service Hangarage available Hawker Pacific . . 7, 9, 32, 40 we are seeing issues that are essentially lobbying CAA for the same – the Association ‘environmental effects’ and now at Ardmore Airport those of the helicopter industry impacting arrangement. proactively look after the Heliflite Pacific . . . . . 19 Helispecs Helicopter Maintenance 25 on fixed wing and vice versa. The CAA’s CAA doesn’t really have will take care of interests of all members of 20m x 5.5m Power Doors Japan NZ Aviation . . . . 25 concerns over definition of “crew the resources to address the all their interests the helicopter community. Large Apron Latitude 37 Helicopters . . . 35 member” and the subsequent Legal full range of the industry’s It’s not about pushing back and issues. NZHA Sealed Taxiway Magni Gyro ...... 28 Information Bulletin (LIB4) is largely concerns. They have some but it is about stopping being Map Toaster Topo . . . . 19 a helicopter industry issue, however its good people who really do try will be the voice pushed around. Long Term or Short Term Martin Aviation Services . . 31 ability to spill over and have unintended their best but there are many of the helicopter NZHA will focus the Micro Aviation . . . . . 26 consequences for the fixed wing industry is reports of conflicting and energy of all aspects of the Corporate Jet Services Limited Nelson Gyro Training . . . 28 community.” P: (09) 298 6249 high. Ask the agriculture industry who have unwieldy interpretations industry on key issues. It will NZ Autogyro Association . . 29 had numerous exchanges with CAA over of rules that simply annoy and upset be the authoritative voice and promoter of Pacific Aero Coatings . . . 23 loader drivers, or farmers who accompany the helicopter community. In part this is helicopter safety in New Zealand. NZHA Performance Aviation . . . 9 ASL Camguard is a high Radio Control NZ . . . . 30 pilots on their pre-operational risk because it is difficult for CAA to keep on is the first organisation in New Zealand performance additive that addresses the Reflect Icon Signs . . . . 37 assessment of an area. On the other hand, top of all the issues. But more importantly to publically recognise superior safety problems of corrosion, wear, deposits and seal Remuera Doctors . . . . 31 for those in the helicopter community there there is a deep suspicion within the industry performance by industry participants and degradation in piston Rotor and Wing Maintenance . 23 are numerous examples of fixed wing rules that rules as they presently exist are twisted these safety recognition awards are now engines. Approved for use in all Lycoming, Solo Wings ...... 26 impacting on the use of helicopters. and turned to fit helicopter operations – ie. open for application. Continental and Franklin South Pacific Avionics . . . 23 horizontally opposed Now it is time for the helicopter back to the ‘one size fits all problem’. Go to www.aia.org.nz – helicopters and engines (turbocharged SparxFly ...... 26 industry to strike out and establish its Another example: If in the commercial you will find all the information you require engine acceptance Special FX Supplies . . . . 26 pending). Rated “Top own organisation. The Aviation Industry transport sector there was clear evidence on membership of NZHA as well as our Oil Choice” by Aviation Spidertracks ...... 5 Consumer 2008 Stewart Systems . . . . . 15 Association is setting up the New Zealand that a particular set of circumstances code of conduct, objectives and goals and Gear Of The Year. Phone Helicopter Association and it has been on created undue risk, would it take the New the NZHA safety recognition awards. or email us for more Tecnam ...... 2 information and pricing. this case for the last 12 months. There are Zealand government over 20 years to Thompson Engineering . . . 16 Contact Ryan Southam on V-Dub Shoppe . . . . . 31 over 700 machines now in the country with address? The short answer is NO, however Peter Garden, Transitional Chairman 027 318 7934 or a/h (03) 208 4567 Walker’s Upholstery . . . . 12 well over 3000 people actively engaged. for helicopters and other operators in the New Zealand Helicopter Association email: [email protected] www.criticalangle.co.nz Whether they are private or commercial, low level environment we have accepted Phone 04 472 2707

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