2009 Seminars

Seminar Speakers Info:

Rob Irwin - ANS Programmes Manager and Karen Smith, Team Leader Air Traffic Support Sector.

• Was presented by Rob Irwin, ANS Programmes Manager and Karen Smith, Team Leader Air Traffic Support Sector.
• Subject: Airways GA services in the future

Fitness to fly seminar.

• Was presented by Dr Dave Baldwin, Bulls Flying Doctor Service
• Subject: Fitness to Fly for Healthy Bastards

ROTAX seminar.

• Was presented by Colin Alexander - Rotax Engineer and repair authority.
• Subject: Anatomy of a Rotax Engine and line maintenance.

The seminar described the parts and function of Rotax engines as well as some useful hints and ideas on servicing and repairs. Questions from the floor were be most welcome.

Gretchen Jahn

With a broad understanding of international GA - Gretchen presented her thoughts on NZ GA from a "foreign resident" point of view. Where NZ GA currently is at , where it is going and where Gretchen thinks it should be going. Grechen will have recently returned from the GAMA (GA manufacturers) "summit" in Europe, and with one of the worst economic climates for decades staring us in the face, will discuss the thoughts of that group for the future.

Ruth Presland - U Fly Wanaka

Ruth presented her seminar on 'Mountain Flying in Southern NZ' It will covered the basics of how to go about flying in our Mountains safety. How to prepare before a flight, how to search for weather information, assessing weather during the flight, situational awareness: What it is and how to keep up with your aeroplane. Information will include identifying wind direction and currents, strip landings, valley flying, ridge crossing and how to stay alive.

Chris Evans CEO Hamilton Aero Maintenance Ltd

• Subject: changes of rules to CAA rules part 43.

A presentation covering last year's changes to Maintenance Rules and it's effect in owner/ operators in GA and the roles and responsibilities of the Maintenance Organisation and the Owner in the correct maintenance of their aircraft.

Spidertracks Presentation

Spidertracks aircraft tracking solutions enable the movements of your plane and people to be followed in real time over the internet Spidertracks is portable with no external antenna, so it's easy to install and the tracking devices can be moved between aircraft, boats or vehicles

Rachel Donald, Marketing manager will discuss how the system works and how it can be effective for the private aviator.

Mike Foster, CEO, Eagle Flight Training, Tony Uniwin, CEO Gyrate

• Subject: You've had your Fixed Wing Licence for a while, time to look at Rotary?

Murray Paterson; Executive Member AOPA NZ

Murray discussed ideas on how we all may consider mentoring new and potential aviators to the Industry. We have all talked about the "greying" not only of the pilot population, but of our maintenance Engineers too. His focus was on how we may help those aspiring to enter General Aviation through the maze to secure good employment and to extend boundaries.

Rex Kenny

• The CAA perspective on Sport and Recreational Flying.

Safetyplane Aircraft Management System

• Sam Balley, France Aviation

Maintenance of Light Sport Aircraft

• Brett Puddle, Engineering manager, Aeromotive