Upcoming Events
Otago Aero Clubs new sports aircraft is now online!!
Exciting news. The Rans S6 is now in our possession and online waiting for our intrepid aviators to take her skyward.
If you dont have an S6 Rating, or indeed a microlight certificate, then get your lessons by calling Al Wright (027 434 0169) or Joe Calder (021 247 3232).
We are charging a flat rate of $120 per hour for both dual and solo.
If you have always wanted to fly but didn't think you could afford it, here is your golden opportunity.
Book the aircraft on the aero club booking system www.yourorganiser.com.au. You will need to confirm your booking and get flight authority from Al or Joe prior to taking the aircraft.
Flying doesn't come much cheaper than this so make the most of it.
January 2012 monthly fly-away
Meet at the club rooms 10:00am ready to fly. The destination has yet to be confirmed.
We may be a little short on seats this time as we have a couple of aircraft unavailable. Don't be too disappointed if we can't fit you in this time - there's always next month.
The traditional $5 BBQ lunch will be had on our return.
Taieri Planes magazine
http://www.flyingnz.co.nz/pdfs/club_newsletters/TaieriPlanes_Dec2011.pdf
November Fly away
Weather permitting we will head to a yet to be decided destination on Sun 27th. This will most likely be the last fly-away of the year. We won't have as many planes available as we normally do but we will try to accommodate all those wishing to come along.
Meet at the clubrooms 0930 for briefing.
$5 BBQ on our return to Taieri.
Wings and Wheels 2012
Sunday 12 February 2012 is the date for the next Wings and Wheels event to be held at the Taieri Aerodrome.
Featuring - Display flying, aerobatic displays, Joy rides and scenic flights.
Restored aircraft Amateur built aircraft Para-motors Vintage aircraft
Sport aircraft Crop dusters Classic aircraft Gyrocopters
Helicopters Model aircraft Classic cars Military vehicles
Vintage cars Racecars 4WD vehicles Vintage farm machinery
and more.
Gates open 10:30am. Entry $5 per adult to a maximum of $15 per car load.
If you have an interesting vintage, classic or modern vehicle of any kind you should attend this event. Prizes will be awarded in each category. American, British, Japanese, European and any other nations vehicles are all welcome.
Contact for vehicles: Mark Paterson mark@mainlandair.com
Contact for aircraft: Al Kay akay@otagoaeroclub.co.nz
Aviation Gateway program
In term 2 and/or term 3 of 2012 the Otago Aero Club in conjunction with the ATTTO and local secondary schools will be running the Aviation Gateway programme. This is an exciting opportunity for the club and students alike. Students will be offered the chance to join the scheme through their school. This is a 10 week course that will earn credits towards a National Certificate in Aviation (introductory) (Level 2) and will give the students an honest up front experience of several aviation based careers. Students will get a years membership to the Otago Aero Club, their log books and the first 3 lessons towards their Private Pilots licence as part of the course.
Otago Aero Club Junior Flying Scholarship Winners
The Otago Aero Club in association with South Air Ltd held a prize giving lunchtime BBQ at the club to announce the winners of the scholarship. A big congratulations to Henry Tilson and Annalese Lapwood for taking out the respective male and female spots. Both Henry and Annalise have won flying hours to first solo stage, club membership, a CAA logbook, and a Class 2 medical courtesy of Dr Robert Morton. Subsidised flying was also awarded to Corban Phillips and Campbell Angland because they showed a real passion for aviation and demonstrated great attitudes during both the flying and the interview.
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