Rachael Inch is our new Executive Secretary. Welcome to the team Rachael!

Rachael is looking forward to meeting up with you at competitions and other times, as well as trying to keep the FNZ Executive team under control!

Contact her during normal business hours for any queries you have. Rachael's contact details are below.

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The position of President of Flying NZ is currently vacant.

If you are a member of a Flying NZ club, and have a passion to help lead New Zealand's foremost foremost representative body for Aero Clubs, we'd love to hear from you!

Send us a brief message outlining your governance experience within volunteer bodies such as out, and we'll take a look!

0800 422 635 

I have been flying regularly since obtaining my PPL in 1999, initially with Auckland Aero Club and now with Wellington Aero Club.

I was previously the President of Flying NZ.

While we look to fill the position of President, I will continue to answer your questions and support Clubs as only Flying NZ can!

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I have been in aviation basically all my working life since finishing high school. I chose a commercial career path when I was at secondary school and subsequently trained at the Hawkes Bay East Coast Aeroclub and obtained my licences (PPL, CPL, Instrument Ratings, C cat and later B Cat multi instructor endorsed). After working as an instructor at the aeroclub I then went on to Air Nelson and flew as initially a First Officer on the Metroliner, SAAB 340 (Captain) and Q300(Captain) on which I also held a training position. I am currently employed by Air New Zealand as a First Officer on the Boeing 787-9. My logbook tells me a number in the vicinity of around 18000 hours flight time. I renewed my B cat Instructor Rating 6 months ago and have recently finished a tenure as Club Captain of the HBECAC spanning nearly 2 years. I am privileged to be part of the Flying NZ team and look forward to fostering the enjoyment of the aviation environment and providing advice and assistance to the member clubs in my new role.

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Reuben is a B Cat instructor who leads the Instructor Council - a team of passionate professionals helping to support clubs through training material (Formation and Tailwheel training being the latest two items), and responding to the other needs of Clubs.

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We're looking for the next awesome Regional Representative, for the Northern Region!

If you are a member of a Northern Region club (Auckland - Whitianga and north), and have a passion for helping support Flying NZ's activities in the north of New Zealand, send us a brief message outlining which Flying NZ club you are a member of and why you would be suitable.

In the meantime, Flying NZ is delighted and privileged to have Liz King step in as the point of contact for the Northern Region, while we look to formally appoint someone to the Northern Region Rep role.

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A long time member of the Tauranga Aero club having served on the committee in many roles.I have been an eager participant in flying competitions, particularly formation and aerobatics, both here and in Australia and have been a winning Wings team member on several occasions. I was awarded a FAI Air Sports medal in 2017 in recognition of my contribution to air sports in New Zealand.I am very happy to share my enthusium and knowlege with clubs in the region.

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I caught the aviation bug back in 2014 with the Wanganui Aero Club, where I have remained active to this day, since completing my PPL with Instructor Rating. I also serve as the Vice President within the club’s executive committee. I am very passionate about “grass roots” and “aero club” flying. Its exciting to represent so many long-standing clubs within the Cook Strait region. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and let me know how or what Flying NZ can do for you or your club.

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I joined Canterbury Aero Club in November 1998 and finally passed my PPL in January 2001. I’ve enjoyed taking Young Eagles flying. I’ve competed in local, regional and national competitions - with varying success and plenty laughs.I have served on the Canterbury Aero Club's Executive for nine years and still do so on a couple of the clubs's sub-committees. I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to the benefit of Flying NZ Clubs and their members.

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I started learning to Fly with the Southland Aero Club in 1984. After a break away from aviation, in 2004 I gained my PPL with the Otago Aero Club. Where I have held almost all positions of office on the executive including Club Captain and President.

I now hold a CPL Licence and was previously a Senior Microlight instructor. I now fly microlights on my FNZ Part 149 Certificate.

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I have been involved in the Aero Club movement for 30-plus years. Have a keen interest in supporting club members in competition flying as this leads to better piloting confidence and skills. Helped with organising the 2010 & 2013, and the canceled 2016, Air Safari. Served on the Flying NZ Executive as Northern Region Rep for seven years. FAI representative in New Zealand SINCE 2012. I have thirty years’ experience in governance holding an Institute of Directors qualification in Board Governance.

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I served most of my 21 years in the RNZAF at Woodbourne on heavy maintenance of C130 and Bristol Freighter aircraft. I was also an engineering instructor at the technical training school at Woodbourne. I left the RNZAF in 1990 and joined the Ministry of Transport Air Transport Division as an LAME examiner. After a short period with ASL I returned to CAA as the Sports & Recreation Coordinator and later manager. I hold an aircraft engineer license, a microlight inspection authority, a PPL and have built and operate a two seat Sonex aircraft.

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