Airshows, warbirds, Transformers and writing. During the day, Matthew Poehler helps educate pupils at Kaimata primary school. Away from the classroom, he assumes the role of medieval character Oskar der Drachen. As part of the American group he commanded sever.

A publication bringing you the news Since 1978. From day one we treat each student as a pilot and instil a sense of discipline and physiological attitudes to reaching their end goal of being a professional commercial pilot. RNZAF dogs mark 50 years. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested NZDF support to locate the yacht, and the RNZAF sent a C-130 Hercules whose cr.

Our Catalina is now at Bankstown Airport, Sydney, NSW undergoing restoration work to obtain its Australian Certificate of Airworthiness. We still need additional funds to complete this work and welcome any donations large or small. We are also seeking one or two corporate sponsors who could support the restoration and, once back in the air, ongoing flying activities. Help us to continue to support the heritage of the Catalina. All donations are gratefully received. Click here to go to donations page.

This website incorporates many aviation books written by the late Ross Ewing a pilot who had a wide range of flying experiences, from fighter pilot to a medical doctor specialising in avaition medicine. The site will develop its theme of aviation related stories as well as other books based on personal expereinces and themes. This book is a must have to fully understand what flying is. An adventure about the PBY-5A Catalina flying boat.

Welcome to Beck Helicopters Ltd. We are currently the longest serving helicopter operator in New Zealand established in 1972. Beck helicopters Ltd operate the largest capacity agricultural helicopters in NZ. Beck Helicopters Ltd holds current. CAA Part 135 Air Transport. CAA Part 145 Maintenance and Overhaul Certificates. We are also Aircare, Spreadmark and Growsafe certified.