Flying New Zealand

Flying NZ is delighted to welcome you to the 2025 AGM & Conference!

The event is being held at the Sudima Christchurch Airport on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July.

Registrations are now open. They close on 6 July 2025. Registrations are essential - the registration form is below.

The AGM and Conference plan is:

Saturday 26 July

Flying NZ AGM (free, limited to FNZ member Clubs)
Instructor Safety Summit 2025 - (Free for ALL powered aircraft instructors!) Subsidy for transport available
Awards and presentation dinner ($95 per person) - featuring guest speaker Mark Rocket from Kea Aerospace!

Sunday 27 July

Support, Encourage, Promote & Grow 2025 Conference ($95 per person)
- How FNZ has delivered support to its Clubs
- Volunteering Canterbury (on behalf of Volunteering NZ): How to increase capability and retention of volunteers
- Chris Taylor (author of Avoiding Propeller Blades): Presentation and workshop on succession planning and values in Clubs
- CAA Practical Session: Discussion of the new investigation process, plus an interactive workshop on how CAA triages safety information and the role of the regulator
- Young Eagles in Clubs: Canterbury will present how they run the Flying NZ Young Eagles Programme (for FNZ Clubs only)

Discounted accommodation rates are through My Sudima loyalty programme.

Thanks to the generous support of NZAF, each club is eligible for a $200 subsidy towards the costs of sending your instructor/s to this event. This subsidy is open to all powered flight club instructors—including from non-Flying NZ members. For details please email execsec@flyingnz.co.nz

Why Attend?

Direct Access to CAA Safety Advisors: Engage with CAA experts directly.
Latest Safety & Investigation Updates: Stay ahead with new CAA procedures and policies.
Networking & Knowledge Sharing: Connect with fellow instructors and club officials from across New Zealand.
CEO Presentation: Hear from outgoing CEO Keith Manch.
Workshops & Discussions: Interactive sessions tailored for instructors and club leaders.

Who Should Attend the FNZ Conference?

Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Committee Members
Volunteer Coordinators and Club Leaders - Anyone interested in club development, succession planning, and volunteer retention
Young Eagles coordinators and youth programme leaders
All those passionate about the future of general aviation in New Zealand - especially club captains and instructors

Who should attend the Instructor's Summit?

Chief Flying Instructors
Senior Instructors
First-Time attendees especially encouraged!

The Instructors Summit is presented in partnership with: Flying New Zealand, Flying NZ Instructors Council, Civil Aviation Authority NZ, New Zealand Aviation Federation (NZAF) & Canterbury Aero Club (CAC will have the sim available too!)