JULY 2013 - HB&EC; AERO CLUB

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JULY 2013
NEWSLETTER
In this Issue
Night Tutoring
President’s Report
CFI’s Report
Club Captain’s Report
Photos from our Dawn Visit
“The Green Monkey” - ZK-ABE
Abseiling
From the Light Side
From the Greener Side
Contact List
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The North East paddock development is well under way. The Faram Aviation Ltd hangar has made
quick progress. The Club has signed a contract with Air BP to provide a new Jet A1 fuel facility next
to the Faram hangar site (behind the windsock). They have resource consent and we expect
construction of that to start in the next few weeks. As part of that the Club will be preparing an
access track driveway for the tankers so that will be the next working bee with a couple of tractors.
Also you will see some digging near the old clubhouse/NZAM access gate as the water supply to
the NE paddock is hooked up. Once the tanker access drive way is in we will level the taxi-ing
areas and start marking out available hangar sites.
RPL Medicals and CAA. After a long battle by many organisations and individuals a significant
victory for common sense and the Recreational Pilot Licence. CAA has agreed to honour the
original intent of the medical provisions for this licence. Ie; in return for a reduction in PPL privilege
(one passenger, no night flying etc.) a PPL holder can move to a Recreational Pilot Licence and
only require a drivers licence medical certificate. This represents a significant reduction in
compliance cost from the $313 CAA medical application fee plus $200-400 medical examiner fees
of the PPL medical. Along with microlight flying the RPL is another way for people to enjoy aviation
whilst avoiding CAA’s draconian medical compliance costs. If you want to learn more about the RPL
talk to Max. Kudos to the new Director of CAA for a step in the right direction, now we just need the
$313 application fee changed to a $25 on line application and the CAA hourly office charge rate
dropped to that of a moderately qualified lawyer. If there were to be a silver lining out of the recent
earthquakes, would CAA be free to move to lower cost premises if their current office and source of
great controversy were to be stickered for structural strengthening required
Aero Club History Project. Jan White has tracked down some early film footage of flying at our
aerodrome and Longlands. It is old film stock and she is discussing with the owner about the
possibility of having it carefully transferred to digital format. It will be great if we can have this
playing in the reception area and on the website.
Aircraft. Well by now you will have seen the Club’s new green machine in action – the Rans S6-ES
microlight. It is in the process of having registration changed to KIX but it is getting extensive use
already with our microlight students having been on hold for four weeks. Remember you can fly this
as a PPL with a type rating. Talk to Max, Kieran or Mads about it. Repairs to THA are under way.
ATC. It has been a looong time coming but #11 Hastings Squadron are getting to very close to
commissioning their hangar by the driveway and officially moving out of our old Clubhouse upstairs
and into their own building. There will be a few party streamers flying I am sure . . . .
Runway LED Lighting. Some LED options have been trialled and some further light options will be
tried out in the coming weeks.
Air HB Ltd. The Stage 2 Audit with Air NZ looms at the end of September so that is front and
foremost in planning. A substantial part of this involves adoption of a Safety Management System
(SMS) approach to risk management. Timely as this is being rolled out by CAA across the
commercial general aviation operators. With the July 2 nd intake of students there are now a total of
12 Year One students in action so the place is a little busier. Financial results are on track.
See you at Taildragger Day next month . . . .
Bruce Govenlock

CFI’S REPORT
Hello all . . .
CLUB FLYING
Winter time!!! The weather can change very quickly. Just compare last weekend to the one before. Last weekend
there were just two flights, both on Saturday. Roll on summer.
Just a reminder, there are aircraft and Instructors available during the week. Ring Justine, and she will arrange
bookings.
TRIAL FLIGHTS
A good idea for a birthday present, or just a gift. There are vouchers available for this at the office.
$70.00 for a two seat aircraft, and $100.00 for a four seat aircraft.
CLUB MICROLIGHT
The new Rans Microlight is on line, currently registered ABE, and to be re registered KIX. Members who have been
flying the Tecnam are doing their check out’s in the new type. It flies a bit different to the Tecnam, and is a separate
type rating.
It has a 80hp Rotax engine, instead of the 100hp in THA, so is a little slower in the cruise, but more economical.
The take off and landing performance seems similar to THA.
Club members with a PPL can hold a type rating in both of our microlight’s, and at $110.00 per hour, is good value.
FLYING NZ PILOT PROFICIENCY SCHEME
Don’t forget, being the holder of a PPL will qualify you for a badge under the scheme. The more experience you
have, the higher the badge you may qualify for.
A good idea is to obtain the first badge with your PPL, and apply for the advanced badges as your experience
increases.
The forms required, can be downloaded off the Flying NZ Website, which is: www.flyingnz.co.nz. Click on Members,
then Proficiency Scheme, or the forms are available from the club.
FLYING NZ AREA RALLY PARAPARAUMU 2013
It has been confirmed that this years Cook Area Rally is to be organised by Kapiti Aero club at Paraparaumu
on November 22nd, 23rd and 24th, which is a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We usually travel down Friday and
return Sunday with Saturday being the competition day.
Members interested in representing the club at this years rally, should contact the club captain, and register your
interest. Once the team is selected, there will be practices arranged to improve your skills. The competition rule
book is available on line on the Flying NZ website.
A win at the Area Rally guarantees you a place at the National Rally which is to be held at Tauranga on 20th to
22nd February 2014.
As per Sue’s email, if you are interested in going as a supporter please contact her so she can arrange
accommodation, either on editor@hbecac.co.nz or pawscat@airnet.net.nz
FARAM AVIATION HANGAR
The grass area between the new hangar and the midfield wind sock should not be used for taxiing. the line of the
old fence line has been marked with cones, and should not be crossed.
FOREIGN OBJECTS IN AIRCRAFT CARBURETTORS
This problem has again reared its ugly head. Recently FJS suffered an engine failure shortly after take off at
Palmerston North. Luckily, the pilot was able to land back on the runway.
I have prepared a short Powerpoint presentation on the subject, foreign objects, and members can obtain a copy to
view on their home computer, by contacting Sue at pawscat@airnet.net.nz.
Safe and happy flying . . . .
Max Dixon

CLUB CAPTAIN’S
REPORT
What’s been happening . . . .
Well the weather has
finally come around and
we have had some
fantastic flying days,
those cold southerlies and
cloudy days are now just
a distant memory. The
first of the daffodils are
popping their heads up
and soon we will hear the
sweet sound of the
orchard sprayers, roll on
spring I say.
We had a great day last Sunday for the Hastings Dawn Visit and Frogley Cup with over 50 aircraft
of all shapes and sizes dropping in for a visit. The weather was picture perfect, light winds, blue
sky and no fog. The whole day ran like clockwork, by 6:00am the kitchen was a hive of activity
with a team of ten dedicated chefs preparing for the expected turnout. By 6:15am the grid was
manned and we waited, eyes skyward in anticipation for the first of the arrivals, strangely we
could just make out what sounded like a Tomahawk orbiting high above the airfield, but it was too
high and moving too fast to get a good look at it, the only hint of what it could have been was an
odd Danish humming noise coming over the radio, a complete mystery!
The first plane in was KMM, a Jodel, followed by wave after wave of aircraft, most of the arriving
aircraft opted to have a crack at the spot landing on 01 grass and a very high standard was set
with five aircraft putting down in the box, well done. Some of the standout arrivals were a
Chipmunk and a Nanchang cj6 out of Wellington, in the end we had a good mixture of GA and
microlight planes.
Everyone tucked into a hearty
breakfast and there was plenty
of good cheer, smiles and
laughter, which is what a day
like this is all about.
I want to say a big thank you to
all the club members who
pitched in and made the day a
success, the people in the
kitchen, the people on the grid,
the people who donated goods,
the people who made the
morning tea and everyone who
helped with the clean-up, the
ability to come together to put a
day like this on, is the true
strength of being part of a club.

Now the Frogley Cup results . . . next time you’re up
at the bar have a look in our trophy cabinet, there’s just
a dusty ring where the Frogley Cup once proudly sat.
Yes, that’s right, I’m afraid it’s (temporarily) gone to a
new trophy cabinet down in Central Hawkes Bay (that
is if Ross has finally let go of it!)
The points for the Hawke’s Bay competition were:
Dannevirke 410, CHB 375, HB 350, so well done
Dannevirke, with Dave flying in DGL and Vince in EBL
each scoring the day’s high of 140 out of a possible
150.
The overall points were; CHB 755, Dannevirke 740, HB
720, so congratulations to CHB for taking out the overall
points. Now I know what it must feel like to be a Blackcaps
captain. As Arnold Schwarzenegger says “We’ll be back”.
The handover of the Frogley Cup to Ross
Macdonald, CFI CHB Aero Club.
Another highlight for the month was the Short Field Landing and Takeoff Training Day that Max
and Kieran ran. (Max pointed out the PC names are now precision landings and maximum
performance takeoff’s.) We not only heard about the most up to date techniques but also some first
hand experiences on what you can expect from some of our more challenging airfield’s that are
common in NZ. We learnt about Obstacle clearance, Vx and Vy speeds, flap settings, aiming/
touchdown points, ground effect plus much more. The most important knowledge I came away with
was having a new respect for not only the typical things you think about, like runway length, slope
and altitude but also ground condition, tyre pressure, even tall grass and the results that these
effects can have when combined. I think the classic bit of advice, from Max on obstacle clearance
was “Obstacles are not targets, if there is an option to go around the bloody thing, go around it”.
Thanks Max and Kieran.
On Saturday the 27 th Mads, in conjunction with his old Search and
Rescue buddy, Murray Jones, organised an abseiling event, held
up Te Mata Peak. I’ve heard reports that a few people (not
mentioning any names) were very nervous and hesitant. I’m not
sure what it is about pilots, put them in a plane at 8000’ with a
dodgy mag, com failure and deteriorating weather and they’re
perfectly fine, but at 8’ with a experienced instructor and a safety
line and they’re a mess, what’s that all about But with Mads and
Murray’s expert supervision and guidance, all who took part
returned safely to Terra Firma, many thanks Mads and Murray for
putting this together.
What’s getting lined up for this month . . . .
Hawera Dawn Fly-In—Sunday 18 th August
Big breakfast, spot prizes, landing competition, no landing fees,
AvGas and Mogas available.
Hawera . . . where the heck is that I hear you say. Well it’s located
on the West coast, just south of Mount Taranaki. According to the
AIP it boasts a 965m runway and two 750m cross runways. There
is a booking sheet up on the notice board for this trip. With the club
now having four four-seaters (FQQ, JKA, JSD, JMR) as well as eight two-seaters, why not share
the flying (and the cost), organise a few pilot friends, book a plane and get over there.

“Whizz Wheel” Magic—Sunday 25th August 1:00pm
Remember back in the day, before you had a glass cockpit, even before you had a GPS, back
when all you had to find your way home was a “whizz wheel” and your wits. Well it’s back to the
future, we are going to revisit those glorious days, so dig out your “whizz wheel” from the bottom of
your flight bag, dust it off, CRC the bearing and come along on the 25th. Did you know a “whizz
wheel” can be used for not only finding your wind corrected heading but also fuel burn, density
altitudes, GST returns, at the supermarket and so much more. Incredibly it can do all this without a
battery, without a wireless connection, it doesn’t even need a satellite link, amazing isn’t it! How is
it all possible, well come along and find out.
We’re going to kick off with a refresher, a video, some practice exercises then it’s skywards. Each
plane must have a pilot who’s capable of flying a steady course, speed and altitude and a now
competent navigator to work the “whizz wheel”. The idea is to locate several local landmarks and of
course there will be a prize for the winner.
That’s all folks.
Glenn Riddell
Club Captain

Some photos of the Dawn Visit
by Jerry Chisum

. . . . and some photos by Peter Scott

THE GREEN MONKEY!!
aka ZK-ABE (KIX)
by Mads Slivsgaard
The Green Monkey, Kermit, it has already got many names!!
We have not had a “Green Machine” on the field since John Managh repainted the Airtourer.
We sure have one now, it is hard to miss!!
The club committee reacted very quickly to fill the
gap when THA had the mishap. We had about eight
students, two or three regulars and a couple of type
ratings on the go so it was indeed great news when
the arrival of the Rans S6 was announced.
Prior to the purchase Cliff Johnston gave it a good
check, I had the chance to start my type rating with
the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club instructor,
Doug Yarrall who brought it up for the inspection.
Keith Adams was very quick to offer his assistance to fly it back from Masterton a week or so
later, we took the opportunity to combine his familiarisation to the Rans with some cross
country. Max drove us to Masterton on the Friday, I completed my type rating and away we
went on track HS. The weather on our side of the ranges was fine so it was a great flight.
We met Jerry just north of Pahiatua on his way to work in ZK-WHO. He took some in flight
photos and headed off towards the Gorge. He must have dropped the camera because the
RV did a bit of a roll as did his final pass (if you get the drift ;-).
We did a touch and go in DV and stopped in YP for a cuppa and to show off the beast. Last
task was to find Wendy’s strip and do a training session in rushing sheep off the RWY for a
touch and go.
So what can I say about the Rans, someone commented that it appears a bit agricultural and
rustic compared to the newer generation of microlight aircraft. This is true; it is a basic aircraft
but flies really well. If I have to make a comparison between THA and the Rans it is like
learning to fly in a Tomahawk and then go to the Cherokee or C172.
In hindsight THA may be too easy to fly, the Rans will add a bit of skill to the pilot and
transitions to other aircraft will be easier.
There are a few things the pilots will notice when doing the conversion. One is the high
position of the dashboard, it will lure the pilot into to think the nose wheel is well of the ground,
but like C172 it will land very flat if not conscious about that. The approach speed and over
the fence speed we have been given appears to be a bit on the fast side and we are looking
at dropping that to allow for a good high nose flare and touch down. Flap speeds are also very
important to keep in mind as it is with most aircraft. Micro lights just don’t handle that well at
all.
The stall is different as well, as you know with most modern aircraft the stall is a non-event to
be fair. The Rans is a bit more unpredictable and it may drop a wing. Keep the pilots alert and
on their feet. Nothing wrong with that.

The controls are very responsive so “finger spitz gefüll” is required. If you fly with a tight grip,
you lose the feel of the aircraft and will inadvertently end up flying out of balance. This
generally bothers the instructor quite a bit and besides making him sick, he quite gets grumpy
as well. The old trick of letting go of the controls just to see what aircraft is up to still works and
is highly recommended, and it helps to relax while flying.
With the 80 HP Rotax it goes quite well, a cruise speed at about 90 kts, a little slower than
THA which will do about the 100 kts, but good enough to keep up with the Tomahawk. The
endurance is over four hours.
To sum it all up I think we got ourselves a very good trainer that in fact will quite suitable on
trips as well. There is no doubt in my mind that the Rans will well and truly fill the gap while
THA is on sick leave.
Photos thanks to Jerry Chisum
Welcome to New
Members
Lochie MacGillivray
Zachary Robinson
To Martin Bothma
on obtaining his PPL

Abseiling
by Trevor Doig
It was perhaps in a moment of madness that I told Mads Slivsgaard that I wanted to abseil down Te Mata
Peak as one of three things on my “to do list”. As chance had it, or should I say, fate had it, he said that he
was friendly with Murray who ran the abseiling club, and that he would talk to him. Which he did and
wheels were set in motion to make this happen.
That was over a year ago. Perhaps they hoped that time would make me either forget, go away, kill myself
on one of the other two things, or return to sanity, but as I had fulfilled the other two things, (flying a
helicopter and a horse trek) and was still mad, they relented and a date was made: July 27.
Now don’t get me wrong. I knew it wouldn’t be fun; in fact, the thought terrified me as I have a height
phobia, but it didn’t stop me parachuting so this should be OK. Or so I thought until I arrived at the launch
site.
My first thoughts were, what
have I got myself into now
Murray and Mads were
already there surrounded by
ropes, webbing strap, and lots
of shiny fittings. I looked at the
cloudless sky and prayed for a
storm to miraculously appear
so it would be cancelled. But
the storm never came and it
was looking very likely that I
was going to have to go
through with this thing.
Mads had taken the
opportunity to make this a club
event and sent out a notice so
others had started arriving and
I was getting further boxed in.
I looked at my wife with
pleading eyes, willing her to
tell me she wouldn’t allow me
to do it, but she didn’t, and I
resigned myself to throwing
myself off a cliff. After
seriously inspecting the equipment, I presented myself at the cliff face. I was buoyed by the very confident
instructor, Murray, who buckled me into the many straps and enough ropes to sail a fair-sized yacht, and
by the fact that Mads had anchored himself part way down the cliff to help if needed. I had no idea what he
could have done if I started hurtling past. I guess he could have called out goodbye, but it did give me
moral support.
Over I went. And surprisingly, it was not really scary. I guess I was too busy finding footholds, and in spite
of everyone telling me not to look down, I did, and it didn’t really bother me. Going over the protruding rock
was the hardest bit, but that was where Mads was able to help by directing me around the knobbly bits.
Once over that, it was plain sailing, of the “ab” sort. I did have a bit of a hiccup with an equipment problem
in the shape of a snarled rope, but I was in good hands, plan B worked well and I arrived safely at the
bottom.
Did I enjoy it Too right, it was a great experience and ticked another box for me. And something else to
tell the grandchildren. Many thanks to Murray and Mads. Murray, you have a ride in my aeroplane coming
up. Pity I am not allowed to scare you.

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Our month started with a bang of the happy sort. By that, I mean our Mid-Year Christmas Party. This
is an annual event organised by Terry Smith and as usual it was a huge success. We occupied two
large tables at the Off the Track Restaurant in Havelock North and kept the waiters running to keep our
glasses full. The food was good, the company great, the wine flowed, and everyone had a great ole
time.
As usual, Peter Bell donated a dozen bottles of his superb wine to auction off with the proceeds to go
to the club. Terry Smith was auctioneer extraordinaire and deviously cranked the price up till Ian
Sowman got boxed into a corner clutching his $30 bottle. That set the price for the rest of the box and
then we all fell over ourselves to buy the rest. A big thanks to Peter. However, he has now sold his
vineyard so that will be the last time we can do this; we will have to think of another way to highlight the
evening.
So while socially a good month, club flying-wise it has been rather ordinary. Ah well, that’s July, I
guess.The first trip that came close to a club fly was Ian Sowman and my trip to Gisborne via
Waikaremoana and back low level down the coast. My reason was to get even with Brian Mackie and
Ken McKee for going to Whakatane last month without telling me. Ian, well, he just can’t stay at home.
And then finally we had a really good window to visit Jim Hickey’s cafe at the New Plymouth airport.
This had been on the agenda for a while and weather finally allowed it. Just the two aircraft. Brian
Mackie in his Tecnam KFA and me in my Tecnam TRD. What a wonderful flight between the two
mountains. And of course, the mandatory bacon and egg pie was welcome at Jimbo’s cafe. A nice
welcoming place.
Apart from that, there has just been a lot of day-jollying around, but not many from the foreign
contingent in Napier. I would never have thought of them as stick-in-the-muds, but their airfield turned
gooey and for most of the month some aircraft were ground bound as they couldn’t even get out of
their hangars. We are so lucky at Hastings to have the facility we have. Never forget it. We are
blessed thanks to the foresight of previous generations of members to own our aerodrome, (way above
sea level), and the wisdom of subsequent club managements to keep it in club ownership and
maintained to the high standard it is. As club members, we must always support them.
I often say: “I belong to the best club, in the best part, of the best country in the world.”
The replacement for THA has arrived, no surprise that it has been nicknamed “Kermit”. Green The
builder of this popular aircraft had the brains to put the third wheel on the correct end of the aircraft
which means our students will have no problem switching from the Tecnam to another tricycle. I
believe she has been busy type-rating already. The Rans S6 is a proven design and will be an
excellent trainer until THA is back flying again. Perhaps even alongside if the demand keeps growing.
Learn in the Rans, play in the Tecnam. Sounds good to me.
Our club membership keeps growing, thanks to the Aero Club’s microlight training, with one new
member a month lately. Microlighting certainly is the growth part of aviation, no wonder when you look
at the costs of maintaining a GA licence and the cost of owning a GA aircraft. We must also be united
in endeavours to maintain the status quo against the imposition of more regulations and rising costs
being considered by CAA.
Another highlight of the month was the abseiling morning at Te Mata Peak. This was prompted by
myself but organised by Mads Slivsgaard. More on that later. But it was interesting to note that as
Mads had put this out to the Aero Club, of the seven that partook two were microlight pilots, myself and
Cherie Sowman. Considering our club membership numbers, the microlight fraternity was well
represented. I don’t know what that is telling us, but worth noting.
The Hastings fly-in on July 28 was also a great event with HB turning on a magnificent morning.
The next flight on the agenda is up the coast, around East Cape, (I want to have a look at East Island
from above instead of from sea level), and to Whakatane. A pit stop there and home the short way. If
that sounds like “you”, let Ian Sowman or me know, the more the merrier. Yep, GA’s are welcome.
Why not hire Kermit, or a Tommy.
Then Captain Ian has overnighters planned for the spring.
Keep safe, have fun.
Trevor Doig
HB Microlight Club

GREENER Side
From the GREENER
by Cherie Sowman
Couldn’t be more true this month, with the club purchasing ABE, a Rans Coyote II in Kermit green
see through eyeblinding bling. Stunning little statement maker and all the microlight students have
been really looking forward to seeing what she can do. Apparently she has been a much loved
Kermit, but being a kiwi I think she is more of a tree frog than a muppet. Can’t wait till her registration
changes and we can fly KIX. In the interim, a few of us have been having weekly flight planning and
weather lessons on Wednesday afternoons to keep us sharp.
Saturday 27 th dawned with great anticipation, as
it’s been 30 years since I was last abseiling and we
had a real treat if we wanted it – down a roughly 30
metre bank off Te Mata Peak with the kind help of
Murray and the ever helpful spotting skills of Mads.
The day didn’t disappoint, and nor did the descent!
Got beaten to the starters gun by Trevor Doig, who
made the descent in great style and made sure the
bugs were worked out for the rest of us intrepid
souls . . . . with his safety rope catching partway
down it may have been a slightly longer journey
than he had anticipated! Arrived back safe and
chuffed, so in leapt all. I had so much fun I had to
do it twice, but the Coyote was calling so had to
pack it in after that. Good to see Trevor was not
the only first timer, Mike made a couple of great
descents and even had a go at spotting on the
second run, while Zane, Saffron and another very
young lad got stuck in and showed us oldies how
it’s done.
The afternoon not quite so successful with my first
introductory lesson in ABE going really well
learning the handling differences between the
Tecnam and Rans. However I didn’t get the
opportunity to land afterwards due to a minor
handling glitch but am thankful for watchful eyes
(cheers Dad) and Mads flying skills. Bring on next
weekend and I’ll see this to solo this time.
Sunday dawned with a fog and a frost, and an
amazing turnout to welcome all comers to the Club
Day and Frogley Cup final. Got to open a few cans
of soup for the starters before being (sadly J)
called away to defend our fair airfield from incoming marauders as they started to arrive. This was
my first true dawn flight as spotter in one of the Tomahawks for Mads; the view was stunning orange
streaked ocean with mist in most of the valleys below, and we were lurkng well above the airfield in
wait for the unsuspecting guests. KMM as the first arrival from the south would have taken a beating
had we had the firepower, however a cheerful welcome to Hastings was as good as it got. After the
third arrival it was time to clear the way for the next forty and go and help the crew.

I can’t rave enough about the time and effort and delicious food that was laid out to ward off the
ice, although Ingrid’s apple spice cake may make me change my mind about cake, it was amazing.
Onto the grid for scoring and out into battle (as ballast only with ABE out of the running) for the
remainder of the morning and early afternoon with plenty of opportunity to check out the great collection
of treasured aircraft which came from as far away as Stratford and Wellington for the day.
When the shouting was all over and the field had cleared a little, I also managed to hitch a ride
with Mike in the Cub for a great run up around Kidnappers, Waipatiki and to see John Hammonds
strip on the way back through. Mike couldn’t resist checking out where we were abseiling from on
the Saturday and I’m only sorry I didn’t have my camera out in time to snap off a shot – it was a
hugely different perspective from the air and it didn’t look half as high as it had from the cliff!
A fun packed weekend that saw Waipukurau walk away the victor (for now, please feel free to be
complacent), and made me very interested in checking out the tail dragger event come September
after seeing some great spot landings in some of these.
I like long walks. Especially when they are taken by somebody that annoys me!!!
She goes to the gym so infrequently she still calls it James.

Contact List
PATRON
John Holland
PRESIDENT Bruce Govenlock 06 879 8860
VICE PRESIDENT Gavin Grimmer 06 879 4950
SECRETARY Justine Fisher 06 879 8466
TREASURER Steve Shepherd 06 845 3002
CLUB CAPTAIN Glenn Riddell 06 879 4445
VICE CLUB
CAPTAIN Clem Powell 0275 999273
COMMITTEE Bruce Sutherland 06 877 6833
Grant Jarden 06 873 3225
Stephanie Eilers 06 879 8860
Mark Donnelly 0274 468161
Peter Steers
06 874 9489 or
0212 350260
RNZAC CONTACTS
YOUNG EAGLES
CO-ORDINATORS
Max Dixon (Instructor Council)
Kieran White—kwhite@hbecac.co.nz
Scott Hickey—scott@scotthickey.co.nz
or 021 767 957
CHIEF FLYING
INSTRUCTOR Max Dixon 06 879 6461
SENIOR FLYING
INSTRUCTOR Kieran White 06 879 8466
EDITOR Sue Dixon 06 879 6461
editor@hbecac.co.nz 0274 795812
MICROLIGHT TEAM
Chief Flying Instructor Max Dixon
Instructors Mads Slivsgaard 027 5117317
Kieran White
Chief Engineer
Cliff Johnston