< PreviousKiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 62 10 Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs Proving you don’t need big wheels to win. Mark Woodhouse in Chipmunk CVM. Dr. Dave Baldwin in the Bulls Flying Doctor Service Cessna 172 ‘Really Jolly Good’. Hamish Crowe scored 2nd in the STOL Microlight category in his Zenith CH701. Vanessa Martin in ICP Savannah MYN. F K It was another great year for the Marlborough Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs with over 50 entries and planes and pilots from one end of the country to the other. The day started with the precision landing competition. The idea is to land as close to the line as possible without touching down before it. It was great to see Mark Woodhouse take out the first prize in Chipmunk CVM. Not too bad for an airline pilot. John Hutchison was second in the PA-38 DMF; great effort and skills for a student pilot. Goes to show what a bit of good training and practice will do. The runway in use was 12 and as the day progressed the wind turned a little more to the east and got a bit gusty. The runway was changed to 07, a bit more into the wind but still making for challenging conditions. It also allowed the competitors to blame the wind if things didn’t go so well. The STOL Microlight category is always a great spectacle as these aircraft perform amazingly well when light and with a bit of breeze on the nose. The Zenith team, as always, were the ones to beat but in spite of a good effort by Nick Rowe in the Carbon Cub, the nose wheel lads had the edge. Well done to Chris Anderson in ZK-TIA who took out the first prize. In the STOL Light Touring category, Innes Bint took the first prize in his great 150 hp Cub ZK-BVJ. His first run was a bit iffy but under pressure on the second attempt he nailed it. A well- deserved win. Great skills also from Andrew Richmond in his Cub, ZK-CVC, coming in with second place. For me the best bit of STOL flying for the day was Steve Scott in the Marlborough Aero Club 172 ZK-OMR. He came in fourth place but was up against very experienced Cub pilots and got the old girl off in 36 metres and landed in 45. It goes to show that not all pilots lose their edge when they fly bigger planes. In the STOL Heavy class Jono Battson took out first prize in the Bearhawk ZK NJB. It’s a great performing plane and he has great skills. I thought the pressure might get to him, but he came through with the goods. Well done. Nigel Griffith had high hopes this year with the lighter Cessna 180 ZK BJV but couldn’t quite keep up with the Maule and Bearhawk. Great effort though; there’s always next year... No Cessna 185s entered this year. It would be good to see some of these guys enter as there is so much experience out there that can be passed on. It’s not about winning but getting out and having a go. This was evident with Andrew Hogarth in the DHC- 2 Beaver. These guys may not manage bang on the line but their flying skills are there for the rest of us to see and learn from. Once again the contest was a great fun day and we’re all looking forward to another one next year! Willie Sage “ The runway was changed to 07, a bit more into the wind but still making for challenging conditions. It also allowed competitors to blame the wind if things didn’t go so well. ”With winter coming, now is the time to get your de-ice system sorted. Speak to the team at Avcraft for a competitive price on your installation.KiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 62 12 Jonathan Battson in Bearhawk ZK-NJB won the STOL Heavy Touring category. Andrew Hogarth in DHC-2 Beaver ZK-BVA. Jack and Molly Griffith competed in PA-18 Cub ZK-BOY Precision landing competitions make for great spectating. Chris Anderson: STOL Microlight category winner. Shane Gaughan in Just Aircraft SuperSTOL ZK-KAB. Bill Reid landed the Avro Anson just 21m off the line. Andrew Richmond: 2nd in the STOL Lt .Touring category. STOL Lt. Touring category winner, Innes Bint in BVJ. Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs13 2019 #2 Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs 2019 Results Precision Landing Competition Distance from line 1 Mark Woodhouse ZK-CVM DHC-1 Chipmunk 0.9m 2 John Hutchison ZK-DMF Piper PA-38-112 1.0m 3 Steve Scott ZK-OMR Cessna 172E 1.2m 4 Nick Gibb ZK-FNT Cessna 172E 1.3m Short Take-Off and Landing Competitions Take-off Land STOL Microlight Category (<1325 lb) 1 Chris Anderson ZK-TIA CH701 18.2m 26.2m 2 Hamish Crowe ZK-SLO CH701 19.5m 28.3m 3 Nick Rowe ZK-CUB CC Cub 18.2m 32.9m 4 Frank Barker ZK-NVY CH701 18.7m 43.5m STOL Light Touring Category (1326-2550 lb) 1 Innes Bint ZK-BVJ PA-18 Cub 46.0m 25.4m 2 Andrew Richmond ZK-CVC PA-18 Cub 31.2m 44.8m 3 Bruce Coulter ZK-BTX PA-18 Cub 31.0m 48.4m 4 Steve Scott ZK-OMR C172E 35.7m 44.3m STOL Heavy Touring Category (>2550 lb) 1 Jonathan Battson ZK-NJB Bearhawk 24.6m 49.5m 2 Willie Sage ZK-MTP Maule M6 36.0m 51.3m 3 Nigel Griffith ZK-BJV C180 49.2m 49.5m 4 Duncan Grigg ZK-FDO C180 47.0m 93.0m Thanks to Event Sponsors: Bulls Flying Doctor Service Sounds Air Waypoints Aviation Marlborough Aero Club Deane Philip aiming for a precision landing in Zenith CH701 ZK-JUG. 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Simple, Low Cost Compliance for the 2021 mandate Chances are you’ve heard of the ‘Kingston Flyer’ steam train and might even have wondered why it was called Kingston. Because of course, that’s where it is. It’s also where Ruth Allanson is for this edition of KiwiFlyer Places to Go. Ruth writes: Fly yourself to Kingston The beauty of writing this is meeting the people from the corners of New Zealand who are so passionate about their little place in paradise. Tim Taylor is one of these people. Although he does not fly himself he has set up a 1000m airstrip, 2 km south of Kingston Kingston, at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. KiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 62 14 Township that is available for us to use. Tim farms the surrounding area and has been chipping away at making his airfield pilot friendly, even planning a future listing in the AIP. For now, give Tim a call prior to arrival on 027 411 5799 and he can give you the local wx report and even lend you a vehicle if you need one. Ace Aviation undertakes flight training out of the airfield where a landing fee of $5 is payable. Tie down by the building on the grass, so of course bring your own pickets. The airstrip follows a north south direction and is straight forward. Real Country also runs out of here, which is a farm experience Places to Go contributed by Ruth Allanson Not a Rail Trail Tours offer various local trips.KiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 62 16 for tourists. This is run by Laura who was brought up in Southland on farms and now brings her farming world to others. Laura’s business caters from people wanting to have a photo with a lamb to corporate team building. www.realcountry.co.nz Kingston Township is just a few minutes flight south of Queenstown but is situated within uncontrolled airspace - 119.10. Queenstown airspace has become busy these days, making Kingston a great alternative to set yourself up for the weekend. It’s just a 25 minute drive up the road to explore the area or to go skiing at the family-friendly Remarkables Ski field. Two accommodation options I’ve picked are the local holiday park which is an ideal base for a bigger fly away, with various options from tent sites to motel units priced from $20 to $180. Interestingly, nestled beside the quiet Kingston Stream they have glamping tents that sleep two and are all set up with made-up beds from 3x3m to 5x5m in size. Quite different and perhaps a fun idea for those people who feel tenting is now beyond their comfort level. www.kingstonholidaypark.co.nz For groups of six people or less, Sara offers the Kingston Homestead B&B and she will come and pick you up from the airfield. You have the run of this fully renovated 1900s home, which is right by the lake, with central heating in every room. Sara lives next door and she will even lend her golf clubs out if you would like to brush up your golfing skills at the local nine-hole that has varying scenery and obstacles. Sara also runs the ‘Not a Rail Trail’ cycling company whereby she will organise your cycle trip on the ATM (Around the Mountains) cycle trail. Now if you are new to cycling or perhaps, like me, have done the Rail Trail years ago and thought that was it, there are now a lot of new and exciting Cycle Trails all around NZ. Have a look at Sara’s website www.notarailttrail.co.nz and look under the ‘trails’ tab for different trails, including the ATM trail. This cycle trail can be ridden in either direction but it is recommended to start at Walter Peak. You ride down the majestic Von Valley, past Mavora Lakes down to Mossburn, then circle up past the Eyre Mountains and back towards Kingston, via Lumsden and Five Rivers. This trail takes about 3 or 4 days averaging 50km a day. Sara will organise everything for you including your drop-off to the start point which is the TSS Earnslaw. Now known as the Lady of the Lake, she began service in 1911 and measures 51.2 metres long (the largest steam ship ever built in NZ). If less exertion is more your cup of tea, then check out the Shirt Tail walking track that starts just behind the Kingston Jetty, nestled into the hill nearby where the Kingston Flyer rests. It winds up through the bush for 25 minutes, then a scramble across Phone Paul on 07 843 1200 or 021 743 033 Email: paul@centralaero.nz www.centralaero.nz Ingram Road Hamilton Airport KEEP YOUR BUSINESS FLYING Maximise airframe protection l Optimise fuel burn F K a small stream and some tree root and rock climbing for another 20 minutes to reach a view about 300m above the village. The top section is hard and for advanced walkers without a fear of heights! After that, your reward is to head to the Kingston Flyer Café which has recently re-opened to very high acclaim. Situated at the bottom of the hill, ‘The Flyer’ is the old railway station and is in a spectacular lake front location adjacent to a park, next to the wharf of former years. The building has been refreshed and is beautifully presented with historic photos on newly painted walls. The views over the lake finish off an excellent setting. The lunch menu is simple and tasty; Caesar salad with haloumi was my pick, and great value for the high quality local produce which is so well presented. Afterwards take a walk around the steam train, the Kingston Flyer. Many readers will remember when she was running on the reserved track of 14 km until 2012. In February 2019 she was purchased and the new owner is looking forward to getting her up and running once again. In the Flyer’s heyday she ran from 1878 to 1979, taking passengers to Gore, until a section of track was washed out between Garston and Athol. The rail track was part of the Invercargill line that was built after gold was discovered near Queenstown in 1862. Future plans include turning the historic Fairlight Station into accommodation and restoring other locomotives to run the reserved section of rail track, which is currently under repair. The Corner Shop, on the corner of the main highway and road into Kingston, has a basic shop attached to a café but Queenstown now has a massive city style complex at 5 Mile on the western side of the Queenstown runway. If you have borrowed a vehicle it is a 25 minute scenic drive up the ‘Devil’s Staircase’ on the eastern shore of Lake Wakitipu. There is great fishing off the side for brown Stunning South Island scenery abounds. 17 2019 #2 and rainbow trout and the odd Chinook salmon. If you are a serious fly fisherman then visit the nearby Mataura River which is internationally renowned for its brown trout fishery. The Kingston Flyer’s rail track follows part of this ancient riverbed and makes for amazing scenery from the ground and above. While you are in the area, a local flight is a must; this part of NZ has the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen from the air. The Hector range leads off from the Remarkables, and the Nevis Valley separates this range from the Garvie mountains. This area is just stunning on a bright sunny winter’s day. Winter is the best time to fly around the South Island mountains with cool, clear and calm days, so there is no excuse to say flying is over for the season. Go and get ready now for your next South Island Place to Go! Ruth AllansonKiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 62 18 Massey’s Aviation Internship Opens Doors Massey University’s Bachelor of Aviation Management degree’s internship courses add great value to students’ employment opportunities. Aviation Management Practicum courses, commonly called ‘internships’ are credit-bearing courses that enable students to acquire real-world experience in an aviation environment during their degree. Internship projects should address a specific topic or issue for which the student’s final report involves analysis, evaluation, judgement and decision-making in combination with application of knowledge. The Internship Programme thus provides advantages to all three parties involved; the student, the employer and the university. Amongst other things, students gain opportunities to acquire relevant work experience in their chosen industry as well as to earn credits towards their university degree. Employers gain an opportunity to have input to the education and training of the industry’s future leaders, and access to highly motivated students. Finally the University benefits from being able to continue to build strong links with the aviation industry. BAvMan internship placements to date have included several of New Zealand’s key international airport companies as well as major aviation organisations and airlines. Offshore internships can also be undertaken with prior approval. Massey recently extended its suite of aviation host companies to include several new providers – national and international. Internship Course Coordinator John Bell says “The BAvMan internship represents a tremendous opportunity for our students and host organisations. Enthusiastic, intelligent and knowledgeable workers, our interns have shown on numerous occasions that they are able to make a meaningful and valuable contribution to their host organisation. They often bring a fresh perspective to aviation processes and practices, and always strive to become valued members of the host team. It isn’t unusual for our interns to gain future employment with their host, and the School of Aviation prides itself on the strength of the long-term relationships it has been able to build with its internship host organisations.” Jialin (Anna) Liu: MPI Biosecurity Anna has had a long-standing interest in aviation and border security and it was this that attracted her initially to the BAvMan degree at Massey. She was delighted to able to take up an internship opportunity with the Ministry for Primary Industries over the final semester of her degree. Anna was able to rotate through several different departments during this period which gave her insight to a variety of the roles covered by MPI officers. Anna says, “The internship allowed me to develop essential skills, such as communication, risk assessment and dealing with diversity. A key highlight for me throughout the internship was to observe the communication techniques employed by Quarantine Officers when delivering biosecurity knowledge to passengers of various cultures. It’s amazing to see how officers perform their responsibilities as well as respecting individuals’ cultures The internship was a really valuable learning experience for me and completely met my future career goals.” Anna now hopes to gain a full time role with MPI in the near future. Sam Rawlings: Tasman Cargo Airlines Sam is a full-time student of the BAvMan degree at Massey University but works part-time for Palmerston North Airport Limited during the year. He was however still able to take up an internship opportunity over the summer semester with Tasman Cargo Airlines, which provides regular air freight and charter services to Australasia and the South Pacific Basin. During Sam’s time at TCA a highlight included a return jump seat flight on a cargo flight to Sydney which he said gave him valuable insight into ramp operations at the Sydney office. Sam’s other duties involved load planning, aircraft loading, cargo acceptance, and supervision of ramp operations. Sam said he was able to improve his knowledge of front line / airline operations and he made numerous contacts within the wider aviation industry during the internship period. Sam also gained insights into how and where matters can easily go awry if not managed in a timely and proactive manner. Sam said that the TCA internship presented him with a great opportunity “to apply to a professional organisation in a practical sense, the knowledge and learning gained to date in his Bachelor of Aviation Management degree.” Seojeong (Sadie) Kim: Tasman Cargo Airlines Sadie was introduced to a number of Tasman Cargo Airline’s different systems and roles during her internship period. Her operational support duties included load planning, preparation of flights, booking of freight, communicating with different stakeholders, and more. Sadie said several of her university courses had direct relevance to her internship duties - especially ‘Introduction to Management cont’d over One of the advantages of undertaking tertiary aviation study with Massey University is the opportunity of internship courses. Massey’s Manager Business Development and International Programmes, Anke Smith explains: Aviation Training contributed by Anke SmithNext >