Jan 2010 Issue 12
Marlborough Heli-Safari, Robinson Factory Course, Festival of Speed - and a heap of great weather!!
Ladies and Gentlemen... start your engines and pack your swimming gear!! Yes its going to be another action packed summer season and its already hot as anything... in the north island anyway! 
We are already in the advanced stages of planning for our four day Heli-Safari to Marlborough with six helicopters already confirmed, if you haven't already booked you must do so quickly to avoid disappointment. In a couple of weeks time, the guru of flying Robinson helicopters, Tim Tucker, will be in Auckland to deliver the factory safety course, a must for all Robinson pilots. Then in April, brace yourself for the Festival of Speed at Whitianga - a must for enthusiasts of everything fast, furious and fun!!
At the school, we are geared up for another busy summer and welcome Tom from the UK, Damien from South Africa/UK and Daniel is joining us in February from Germany, all to do their PPL's. Locally, we have a further 10 students who are at various stages of learning how to fly these great machines and most recently welcome Nicola, Jerry and Rob who have all set their sights gaining their wings and having some fun.
In other exciting news, we can now also train at Ardmore Airfield in partnership with Heliflite Pacific the Robinson agents for NZ and commencing in February, we will also be running a "Safety Around Helicopters" one day course specifically aimed at those wanting to work on Superyachts around the world. Finally we are also working on our CAA Part 141 certification which will enhance our reputation as a leading provider of helicopter flight training in NZ.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the summer!! 
Happy landings everyone!
Congratulations....
First solo
- Nicholas Carnahan
- Scott Moore
PPL
Ratings
- John Mcmullen - R44
- Norman Macdonald - R22 and Night
Up Coming Events
11th - 13th February - Robinson Safety Course - Auckland - Must - attend safety course if you fly a R22 or R44. Tim Tuckers 30 + yrs of experience will help you fly these great machines safely. Enquire and book your slot now.
18th - 21st February - Great Marlborough Heli-Safari - If you own or have access to a helicopter, then why don't you join us for this amazing trip away in convoy with upto 10 other helicopters for a weekend of great flying, fun events with some great people. Provisional itinerary:-
- Thurs 18th - Fly to the bridge to no where on Wanganui River, learn of history of early settlers, jet boat on the river and then 'pioneer' treasure hunt around Ratahi by foot, horse and bike. Pioneered themed dinner of wild caught delicacies then games night including axe throwing!
- Fri 19th - Fly though stunning Marlborough Sounds, lunch at Awaroa Lodge then thru the Able Tasman to Blenheim and dinner
- Sat 20th - Wine tour by bicycle through some of the best vineyards in the world.
- Sun 21st - Marlborough farmers market then either home to Auckland or south to Kaikoura
8th-19th March - PPL Theory Course - Our popular and eighth two week full time course to help you through all six theory subjects. Apply today to avoid disappointment.
12th - 13th March - Ardmore Airfield - Exhibitors range from training organisations, aircraft manufacturers, insurance specialists, aviation engineers and government agencies
2nd - 4th April - Warbirds over Wanaka - The biennial south island airshow returns where 80,000 people pack Wanaka for an weekend of flying entertainment.
10-11th April - Whitianga Festival of Speed - If it flies, floats or has wheels, then this is an action packed event for you and all the family. Helicopters racing power boats and rally cars, jet sprints, motorcross, aerobatic displays, rolling thunder, helicopter competition ++++++ The only complaint you will have is that there's so much going on you won't know where to look!!!!!! www.whitiangafos.co.nz