< PreviousKiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 66 50 Supply and Maintenance Supplement Feature Based at Harewood Aviation Park, Christchurch, Heli Maintenance Ltd. provides a full variety of helicopter servicing, management and acquisition requirements to a wide range of clients throughout Canterbury and the South Island. Services include: l Maintenance of private and commercially operated aircraft. l Helicopter modifications development l 12 year and 2200 hour Robinson overhauls l Sales and acquisitions support l Maintenance management The company is certificated by CAA under Part 145 and for SMS, providing specialist maintenance services on Bell, MD500, Schweizer, Eurocopter, Robinson R22/44/66, AS350 Squirrel and Sikorsky helicopters. Company Director and Operations Manager Pip Ives describes the company culture as very collaborative and well suited to positive problem solving and trouble-shooting. “Our staff are extremely proud of the culture they work within and the high quality of service they strive to provide to clients,” says Pip. Heli Maintenance operate from a custom designed hangar and parts store, built for the purpose of servicing and rebuilds. In addition to recent extensions to the hangar and growth of the business, a number of staff changes have also occurred. Pip reports that, “Caitlin has just finished her apprenticeship and is now a qualified Helicopter Engineer. She took two years to complete her exams at a very high standard with much perseverance and determination whilst also working full time. James has been appointed acting Chief Engineer. Dave is now working in Wanaka whilst remaining CEO and my management involvement continues from Wanaka partially remotely and with a weekly presence in Christchurch. Both Dave and I continue to be very much involved with the business to support our staff, clients and the company’s future growth and success.” For more information For more information about any of Heli Maintenance’s services, contact Pip on 027 733 6982, email: pip@helimaintenance.com or visit www helimaintenance.com CAA Part 145 Approved Parts Supply Installation & Repair Ardmore based Fully mobile Representing Advanced Flight Appareo Avidyne David Clark Dynon Kannad PS Engineering Trig Aeroshell (reseller) 23 Victa Lane, Ardmore Airfield 09 299 9289 info@icea.co www .icea.co AVIONICS51 2019 #6 Leading Edge Aviation Wide ranging maintenance available at West Auckland Airport Parakai Leading Edge Aviation Capability and Ratings Aeroplanes: Aluminium, Composite & Fabric/wood Helicopters: Group 1 and Group 2 Piston Engines: Turbo/supercharged, Diesel, Rotax 9xx Turbine Engines: Alison 250, P&W PT-6 Plus: Light Sport & Experimental & Out of the ordinary projects Other: BRS Repack Station Based at West Auckland Airport Parakai, Bryn Lockie (LAME and IA) at Leading Edge Aviation offers a complete suite of maintenance services for certified, sports and microlight aircraft, including for Whole Aircraft Parachute Systems. A free courtesy car is available for those flying in for service. As Bryn lives close to North Shore Airfield he can also pick up aircraft there and deliver back after maintenance work is done. Apart from normal servicing of aircraft, Leading Edge Aviation specialise in: Modifications to certified, LSA and microlight, aircraft recovery from remote locations, import/export of aircraft, and assistance to home builders including completion of stalled projects. Microlight Rotax 91X on-condition Rule Part 103 which governs the microlight class has no provision for on-condition. This had been overlooked previously, but many owners were becoming concerned that running over TBO calendar or hours was both illegal and could jeopardise insurance payout in the event of an claim. RAANZ, SAC and CAA worked hard together put in place a workable solution – Members of SAC and RAANZ can now benefit from an Exemption from 103.217(b) when the engine is tested and meets the standard, and has appropriate service history and documentation. We are one of the few providers that can assess and approve engines for entry to this program – whether we normally maintain the aircraft, or at another maintenance provider, or if owner maintained. We also offer services for Rotax 91X engines such as gearbox inspection and repair, sprag clutch replacement, and we’re not afraid of the unusual jobs – check out the fully compliant reconfigured 914 intercooled turbo installation in our DynAero – now capable of 160kts @ 10000 ft. Ballistic Recovery Systems Do you have or are you interested in fitting a Whole Aircraft Parachute? When might you activate? - Loss of control in unintended IMC - Failure of a critical component - Engine failure over hostile terrain - Pilot disorientation or a medical event? It’s great to have a ‘Plan C’ up your sleeve. The driving factor to have a chute installed is often that the pilot’s family wants an insurance policy that can save their family members’ lives, rather than just delivering a cheque after the event. A chute offers peace-of-mind for family and pilot alike. “It’s not about the plane…”. Leading Edge Aviation are WAP specialists and can provide advice, installation and all servicing requirements. All brands have a six year repack/revision requirement, with BRS STC’d units for certified aircraft having 5 yearly maintenance requirements. Leading Edge can also offer exchange repacked/revised units for certain models. For more information Contact Bryn Lockie on 09 973 5119, info@LEAV8.com or visit www.WestAucklandAirport.co.nz 914 intercooled turbo DynAero installation - 160 kts at 10000 ft Call Liviu: (09) 296 2354 or (09) 268 1199 or 021 048 7055 e: liviu.filimon@liviuavionics.com www.liviuavionics.com For All Fixed Wing or Rotary Avionics and Instruments Requirements l Repair, Calibration, Tests, new units l a/c 24 month inspections l New installations: Mode S, ADSB, a.o. Est. 2003KiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 66 52 Supply and Maintenance Supplement Feature Well-established at Hastings Aerodrome, Plane Torque Limited has over the last few years grown to include three licensed engineers with a rich catalogue of aircraft maintenance and project completions behind them. Director and licensed engineer Nic Roberts has steadily expanded the business based on offering a wide range of capabilities and a high level of customer focused service. Nic describes their customer approach as cooperative; “Modern compliance responsibilities for operators can be very complex,” says Nic, “and we want to provide tailored services for each customer in a manner that increases efficiency and reduces cost.” Wide ranging experience Nic’s career began with six years of service in the RNZAF where he qualified as an Aircraft Tech while posted to 5 SQN. He subsequently gained his LAME qualification and worked throughout Hawke’s Bay maintaining aircraft operating under a variety of rule parts including Parts 91, 115, 135, and 137. These roles provided for a wide range of experience across different aircraft and systems including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Pratt & Whitney, Lycoming, Continental, and more. Nic has Inspection Authority approval and is licensed for Group 1 & 2 airframes Maintenance services at Hastings Aerodrome and engines and the PT6A engine series. He has also attained a Massey University Graduate Diploma in Aviation Studies. Nic’s experience includes undertaking major modifications such as turbine conversions on Fletcher aircraft, installations of High Floatation landing gear systems, aircraft conversions from parachute to ag. operation, engine conversions and engine upgrades within PT6A series engines. Nic has extensive heavy maintenance experience on PT6A turbine engines within NZ and internationally including hot section inspections, escalation programme management and maintenance, MORE engine programme experience, and Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM). Major structural projects such as rebuilds and/or restorations can also be undertaken. A recent achievement (look out for a report in the next issue of KiwiFlyer) is the construction of a BearHawk LSA, an example of the support Plane Torque are happy to provide to amateur constructors. Nic’s time spent overseas has involved consultation and maintenance oversight for international ZK registered aircraft, including major modifications and repairs. Nic has also designed and delivered training to international customers on behalf of NZ aircraft manufacturers. There's a new level of customer focused maintenance at Hastings Aerodrome Fixed Cost Services Repairs & Restorations Scheduled Maintenance Modifications Bring your aircraft to Plane Torque Ltd and benefit from our co-operative approach to all your aircraft maintenance requirements. Contact Nic Roberts on 021 068 2271 email: nic@planetorque.co.nz www.planetorque.co.nz Capability and Services - Pt 43 Aircraft Maintenance & Servicing - Aircraft Restorations - Structures, Mods - General Engineering - Machining, Welding - Group 1 & 2 Airframe and Engine work - Extensive PT6 series engine experience - Heavy aircraft experience - Large hangar facilities - IA Approved - Remote servicing nationwide - Recently completed: Total Cresco Ag rebuild 2x Cresco Wing rebuilds 2x Cessna 152 total refurbish Bearhawk LSA build For more information Contact Nic on 021 068 2271, email: nic@planetorque.co.nz or visit www. planetorque.co.nz for more information. Nic Roberts and the Plane Torque team at Hastings Email: info@compositesinternational.co.nz l Comprehensive stocks of Aircraft AN, MS, NAS Hardware l US Industrial Tooling l Aircraft Spruce (NZ) Distributor (fortnightly delivery from USA) l Covering Products Contact: Lianne Bergin P: 09 476 0984 F: 09 476 0985 E: sales@apparts.co.nz www.aviationandperformance.co.nzProfessional Helicopter Maintenance at Tauranga Airport Helispecs hangar at Tauranga R44 with carbon fibre spray booms Refurbished R22 panel by Helispecs Luda & Roger Maisey MD500 overhaul After 40 years of maintaining working helicopters at Taupo, Roger and Luda Maisey’s company Helispecs Helicopter Maintenance Limited relocated to Tauranga Airport in January 2019. Helispecs maintain and repair all kinds of small to medium size helicopters. The company is an approved Robinson Service Centre and employs engineers who have trained in both of the Robinson and Guimbal factories. Helispecs welcome all operators of light helicopters having maintenance requirements including: Annual review of airworthiness Avionics inspections Import /export services C of A issue 2200 hr / 12 year overhaul of Robinson helicopters Supply of new and part-life Robinson parts (currently parting out R22 Beta) Helicopter Leasing Helicopter Sales All maintenance enquiries are welcome including for modifications and upgrades, of which Helispecs have significant experience. Field maintenance can be undertaken throughout the North Island if requried. Utilising a well-established network, Helispecs can provide logistics services from components through to entire aircraft. Contact Roger for all Robinson acquisition or sales requirements. Opportunities are often available. Roger: 027 498 2812 heli@helispecs.co.nz 13 Kittyhawk Way Mount Maunganui 3116 helispecs.co.nz MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION MODIFICATIONS & CONVERSIONS AIRCRAFT REFURBISHMENT PARTS SUPPLY CUSTOM EQUIPMENT LOGISTICSKiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 66 54 Supply and Maintenance Supplement Feature JEM Aviation Ltd. - a.k.a. ‘The Yak Shack’ Jay McIntyre writes of another busy year for JEM Aviation at Omaka It would be easy to just change a few aircraft types and reprint last year’s KiwiFlyer article as 2019 has been just as busy, if not more so than 2018. As most people reading this would attest, 2019 has disappeared in a blur. As the title suggests, Omaka seems to have become home to the Yak-3 / -7 / -9 series of fighters in NZ. On the back of the Yak-3M ‘Full Noise’ restoration completed a few years back we now have three other Yak series fighters currently in the shop. Long-time resident project, the Yak-11 based Yak-9V was moved back into the shop after the FW-190 rebuild was completed in time for the Yealand’s 2019 Classic Fighters Air Show. Work has been progressing steadily for the last few months, mainly on undercarriage related components. Real visual progress was made when the correct wheels and brakes were fitted, getting rid of the Nanchang ‘training wheels’ fitted to aid moving the project around while the correct items were sourced. The aim is to keep Dick Veale on this machine so that she moves along. Just prior to Easter a call was received from a Tauranga based enthusiast asking if we could take on the New Zealand certification of a flying Yak he had purchased in the USA. Turns out this machine was a Yak-11 based Yak-7B which had been built about 20 years ago and operated off and on since. It was hoped to have the aeroplane at Omaka in time for it to feature on Restoration Row at Classic Fighters, but the usual spanners in the works meant we did not unpack the container until June. It was also hoped that the Yak-7B would just need some re-working of the cowlings and a tidy up of the cockpit but sadly some ‘interesting’ American engineering has meant the aircraft has had to be completely torn down so that various issues can be remedied. At this stage the wing is being worked on, having been recently paint stripped by AquaMax. If this was not enough, shortly after receiving the Yak-7B, Yak-3U ‘Steadfast’ quietly appeared on the ‘Barnstormers’ website for sale. Having seen this weapon of an aircraft, two Omaka locals quickly set about securing the aircraft with a deposit. A trip for one of them to ‘Thunder over Michigan’ for the Corsair gathering meant a delay in going to have a look at her, but on return from the USA, a trip to Brisbane for a test flight saw the aircraft in a container a few days later and on her way to New Zealand for the second time, arriving at Omaka in late September. At the time of writing Steadfast is essentially back together and awaiting the return of the propeller following satisfaction of a pesky and archaic AD. It is hoped CAA will do the C of A prior to Christmas with first flights expected to take place immediately in the New Year. Beyond the Yaks Enough of Yaks! Other projects to see completion this year included ZK- FML for the Walsh Memorial Support Society. FML was finished just prior to Christmas 2018 and made her Walsh debut in January. Unfortunately, but perhaps not entirely unexpectedly, 100 hours later the engine decided it was time for replacement. The firewall forward renovation of FML was recently completed and would be safe to say she is one of the tidiest PA-38s around! Recently test flown was the Bristol Fighter F2.b replica for NZ Warbirds Association. Painted in the colours of Sir Keith Park this replica is very similar to the one built by Ed Storo in the USA and operated in New Zealand by The Vintage Aviator Limited from 2001 to 2015. This aircraft was one of a cache of F.2B replicas recovered from California by Classic Aircraft Sales Ltd and although substantially complete, required some major rework along with fitting of a radio, ELT, brakes and a myriad of other jobs to bring it back to airworthiness. Three hours of test flying has so far been carried out and Ryan Southam reports that it flies beautifully. A couple of minor issues have prevented her from being flown to Auckland, but hopefully some patient soul will have the pleasure of this prior to Christmas, freeing up some much-needed hangar space! Boeing Stearman ZK-STM had the fabric replaced on various major components, being delivered back to Steadfast ready for dismantling at Archerfield Piper Tomahawk ZK-FML First Take-off of Bristol F2.b replica ZK-PRK Yak-7B55 2019 #6 Hastings just prior to Easter. As alluded to above, FW-190 ZK-RFR was successfully returned to the air in time for Classic Fighters and shared the air with stablemate Mk.XIV Spitfire ZK-XIV, a sight we had been waiting for since 2015. Work on WACO ZK-AEL continues with fabric application started and a part-life engine sourced from the USA having just arrived. Mike Lagunowitsch has joined the team on a part time basis, his job being to keep work on the Fairchild F45 project moving. To date this has seen the centre section restoration well advanced and one of the wings dismantled and ready for new spars which are currently being made. Work on the Jungmann has slowed a little due to other jobs, although Dave Donaldson has the Tigre engine apart for inspection and repair. Pitts Special, ZK-STX is starting to look stunning due to Marty Nicoll’s handiwork following spar repairs carried out by maestro Ryan Southam. Don’t want to spoil the surprise, but she is certainly loud looking! Thankfully with all of this on, there are no looming projects with the exception of an RV-10 to paint and put on the NZ register. This machine has just been shipped from England and has not flown at all. The GA side of the business is still thriving with the same never-ending procession of aircraft through the doors for annuals and repairs as needed. Attempts to recruit more staff to deal with this have largely been unsuccessful and this has meant Scott Tudor has had to remain on Annual duty. He is ably assisted by NMIT graduate Henry Brooks who is proving to be a great asset (although he should stop finding so many cracks!). Currently these two are up to their elbows in a repair job deep in the bowels of DC-3 ZK-JGB’s centre section. Having these two effectively out of action has meant the boss has been having to do most of the mundane work instead of getting fabric on the Waco! Seems that engine changes are the current order of the day with ZK-WAA and ZK-COX requiring engine changes due to that annoying 12-year calendar ruling. We have started installing the odd ADSB unit (thanks to the AC 43- 14 changes) and suspect that this will significantly ramp up in the New Year now that the rebate scheme has been announced. Just recently Jay was privileged to be invited to China to participate in a forum at the Nanchang CJ-6a factory in Nanchang (of all places!). The CJ- 6a recently gained a Chinese civil type certificate and the manufacturer was seeking information on how they might best sell the aircraft into the Western world. We were able to provide feedback on modifications that are commonly carried out in the West. More importantly we were hopefully able to make them understand that aircraft like the CJ-6a are probably not what the West wants as a primary civil trainer. On the flip side we hopefully got our message across that we need engine support and overhaul services plus easier access to airframe spares for the aircraft to remain viable in the West. Overall a very interesting and enjoyable few days away with the highlight being a visit to the factory where they are still building the CJ-6a for the Chinese military! Join Us On a more serious note, we are in need of good staff. If you want, or know of someone who wants some genuine variation in their work and is ready for a change, experienced to some degree, then please do give us a call. Another licensed engineer would be ideal. Onwards and upwards for 2020! Jay McIntyre For more information For all aviation engineering requirements, whether a routine check or a warbird acquisition and restoration project, contact Jay McIntyre on 03 578 3063 or 021 504 048, email: jay@jemaviation.co.nz or visit www.jemaviation.co.nz Contact Neil Hintz 027 824 1978 autoflightneil@gmail.com Bespoke Components Machining: One or Many Engines and Development Geared Reduction Drives Dominator Autogyros For all your engine overhauls Lycoming, Continental, Gipsy, Rotax... Part 145 approved Call Bill O’Neill or Graeme Daniell 03 489 6870 or 027 307 5850 Taieri Airport, Mosgiel. www.southair.co.nzKiwiFlyer Magazine Issue 66 56 2019 at Avcraft Engineering Avcraft Engineering NZ Ltd prides itself on being an industry leader in the aircraft maintenance sector. Established in New Zealand in 2009, the company provides maintenance services for private, charter, and corporate aircraft owners. Avcraft has a reputation for excellence in aircraft maintenance and exceptional customer service, and strives to improve further with every year. Engineer Manager Mat Bailey says the last 12 months have gone extreme quickly for the team at Avcraft Engineering, particularly with the completion of the first Pilatus PC-12 LEP (Life Extension Programme) in the Southern Hemisphere. “It was a mammoth task to complete on schedule, but we kept the work on track, below budget and without issue. It was a great achievement by our team,” says Mat. “This made the 10-year wing removal inspection on the newer PC-12 NG, feel like a walk in the park”. Avcraft Engineering is not just about Pilatus or Cirrus (for which they are also an authorised service centre); the company has undertaken a wide range of different work during the last twelve months. Aircraft breakdown and recovery have kept pressure on the delivery schedule and there has been corrosion and paint repair work undertaken on everything from a Cessna 152 to a Cessna Citation. The company has also been working on a new Gatebox Fairing for Air Tractors which Mat says has been very popular. “With a significant improvement in performance, handling and fuel savings, it hasn’t taken long for operators to recoup the capital outlay. With the arrival of the new AT502XP, this has been set up with the fairing, deflector, hydraulic variable rate system, new cameras and an all-new panel layout. The new setup has really brought the Air Tractor into the 21st century, so much so we have another two more to complete in the coming new year,” says Mat. Avcraft have secured several new dealerships this year. Genesys AeroSystems (S-TEC) and Free Flight Systems now provide clients with autopilot options beyond Bendix King (Tru-Trak) and Garmin systems. Avcraft was also appointed the only Goodrich De-ice Service Centre in the Southern Hemisphere, providing the ability to offer the most competitive pricing for de-ice boots. With Goodrich’s Fast-Boot system, fitting can be quickly achieved, minimising costs and downtime. The company’s avionics team lead by Aaron McLeod has been run off their feet in the last year with work ranging from full glass cockpit upgrades to multiple transponder installs gearing up for the ADS-B Mandate. Aaron says, “We have had a lot of interest in the new Garmin G3X glass upgrade, which I was really excited about. This is a great upgrade to bring your aircraft into the 21st century. G3X feedback has been very positive and whether as a partial or a complete upgrade, it is really turning heads and making a huge difference to the aircraft’s capability”. With the NZCAA’s recent announcement of ADS-B rebates, Aaron has been fielding a lot of enquiries regarding available options. “While we are filling up spaces quickly for the new year, the biggest delay is getting the information out to the customer. There are some great units available for ADS-B that will integrate in with your existing avionics, or we can build a system around your needs. We have been installing new ADS-B transponders into a range of different aircraft including Jet Rangers, AS350 B2 Eurocopters and a Vans RV-10,” says Aaron. 2019 was also the year that Avcraft had to say goodbye to Cessna P210N ‘Silver Eagle’, a unique aircraft in New Zealand with its turbine engine conversion. The aircraft which Avcraft have maintained for the last couple of years, has now been relocated to the UK. As part of the relocation, the aircraft was fitted with dual ferry tanks and prepared for export. For more information Based in the Manawatu and conveniently situated at Feilding Aerodrome – a short distance from Palmerston North and easily accessible from both North and South Islands – Avcraft welcomes maintenance enquiries for all makes and models of aircraft. Mat says the highly skilled team is always looking for new challenges. Contact him or one of the team at Avcraft on 06 212 0920, email: mat@avcraft.co.nz or drop in to the hangar at Feilding Aerodrome. Cessna Citation paint work in progress Avionics installations underway on an Air Tractor Pilatus PC-12 work in progress Avcraft is a Cirrus Authorised Service Centre Supply and Maintenance Supplement Feature57 2019 #6 www.avcraft.co.nz Avcraft Engineering NZ Ltd. Feilding Aerodrome 06 212 0920 mat@avcraft.co.nz For a fresh look at avionics, talk to our skilled engineers. We are Authorised Dealers for Garmin, JP Instruments, Avidyne, Aspen Avionics, and more. Ask us about tailoring a package to suit your requirements and budget. Aircraft Repairs l Aircraft Restoration l Paint & Fabric Work l Dynamic Propeller Balancing l NZ’s only authorised Rotax l Sales & Service Centre Sales & Spares l Airworthiness Reviews l Aircraft Annuals l Managed Maintenance Plans l www.solowings.co.nz 2 de Havilland Way, Tauranga Airport Phone (07) 574 7973 Our TEAM is committed to provide Top Service with a Smile - every time For all Sports, Recreational and Aircraft EngineeringZK-KWK Neico Aviation Lancair 320 This Lancair has been in New Zealand for the last six months operating on an N registration until recently, when Rob Fry changed it to ZK-KWK. Rob bought the aircraft off its builder in the USA around May of 2017. It was completed in 2007 and is one of the last five 320/360 airframe kits built by Lancair. These final kits were built using carbon fibre rather than the usual fiberglass. Rob flew the Lancair as N817S in the States for about 30 hours after picking it up from Denver, then to Tucson and Chino where it stayed for about six months, then to Sonoma Skypark until November last year when it was shipped to NZ. It is an IO 360 (180hp Superior experimental Lycoming clone) version of the 320/360 Mk2 (larger tail plane than the original design) with the bigger undercarriage known as the ‘outback gear’. In the higher altitude trips Rob did in the USA, he usually saw 185 kts across the ground using 7.2 gph lean of peak at 65% power at 10,500 ft ASL. You can see why he selected KWK for the registration. Rob has always wanted a Lancair having admired the shape and speed for years. N817S was on the market at around the same time as he was selling his Sukhoi 29 ZK-SUK. It was presented very nicely for him to view when he passed through Denver on the way to one of the US legs of the Red Bull Air Race where he was working as Team Coordinator for Yoshi Muroya’s team. The plane handles very nicely and is a “sweet ride with all the bells and whistles” (Rob’s quote) such as 2-axis autopilot, Garmin 430, Grand Rapids Technology EFIS x 2 and is fully IFR equipped although Rob won’t be using it IFR. His intentions are more for fast trips away to the South Island and perhaps Australia too. Chris Opperman took the photo. ZK-YOV Yakovlev Yak-3U Avid air show and air race followers will be very excited to know that the famous ‘Steadfast’ Yak-3U is now in New Zealand. Yakovlev Yak-3U ‘Steadfast’ has been acquired by Blenheim-based owners, Mark O’Sullivan and Ronan Harvey of Team Steadfast Ltd., and arrived from Australia in September. So how did this happen you ask? The acquisition story begins back in 2017 when Steadfast flew at the Omaka Airshow in the hands of James Crocket and was the star of the show. Mark also flew in the airshow and is on the committee. He thought wouldn’t it be great to have this amazing plane based in New Zealand. A couple of years later Steadfast came on the market and after discussions with like-minded friend Ronan, a plan formed. Mark and Jay MacIntyre travelled to Brisbane for a look and after a couple of flights were sold. The disassembly was straight forward and thanks to the owner keeping the shipping jigs, loading into a container for New Zealand was easy. Three weeks later it arrived in Nelson then was trucked to Omaka. The story of Steadfast began in 2005 when a decision was made to build four brand new Yak-3s based on the original prototype, this time fitted with powerful Pratt and Whitney R-2000 radial engines. The new aeroplanes were built in Romania and were snapped up by eager warbird aircraft owners around the world. Steadfast was exported to the United States and embarked on an illustrious career at the famous Reno Air Races in the ownership of Will Whiteside. During that time the aircraft picked up nine world speed and climbing records, including reaching 655 km/h over a 3 km course in Utah. These records can be seen written on the plane’s undercarriage covers. In 2013 the plane moved to Australia where it has been operating until this latest move across the Tasman. 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Aertechnik Sportstar Plus Mr S J Lowther Pukekohe Aeroplane MDO Cessna A152 Moore Mechanical Wanaka Limited Wanaka Aeroplane NGB BRM Aero Bristell LSA Pekamu Trust Te Kopuru Aeroplane NLD Micro Aviation Bantam B22UL Mr P M Murphy Hong Kong Microlight Class 2 NPA Cessna 172R Waikato Aero Club (Inc) Hamilton Aeroplane Continued on next page... 59 2019 #6 “innovation and excellence in Aviation” NZ CAA Part 145, Part 148 ISO 9001:2015 www.fieldair.co.nzNext >