2010 Seminars.

2010 will provide two sets of seminars running concurrently though Friday afternoon and Saturday.

Our central seminar area will host speakers with specialist aviation backgrounds discussing a diversity of subjects from directional issues in the industry to first-hand rescue helicopter pilot experiences.

Our Learn to Fly seminars will explain in full detail everything from a pilot's first flight to attaining a Private License and options in aviation thereafter. For recreational pilots a specialist insight into buying and managing an aircraft will be covered - this is an absolute must-see for anyone interested in purchasing their own aircraft whether creating a partnership or establishing a syndicate.

Room 1: Located in the Dennis Thompson International Hangar.
Room 2: Located in the Auckland Aero Club Building.

Airways Services to General Aviation

GRANT RAWSTORN; Manager Regional Services, Airways NZ.Airways New Zealand is responsible for managing all domestic and international air traffic operating within New Zealand’s 37 million square kilometres of airspace. Grant Rawstorn, Airways Manager Regional Services presents a discussion of Airways responsibilities and commitments to General Aviation and how that manifests itself in both policies and practices when flying in New Zealand.

Ever considered buying your own Light Aircraft?

RUTH PRESLAND; Mountain Flying NZ and Tecnam NZ An informal talk from Ruth Presland about Recreational Aircraft, Microlight and Light Sports Aircraft:

Radio Etiquette: Get It Right First Time!

WARREN SATTLER; CFI, Ardmore Flying School As Chief Flying Instructor for Ardmore Flying School, qualified to A Category Instructor level, Warren Sattler is also an ardent enthusiast of correct radio speak. Sure to set the record straight regarding how to present requests, commands and make clear intentions in the sky, this seminar aims to raise the bar of all participants’ radio etiquette and in the process raise some red flags of what not to say when the pressure is on. Warren is an instructor who pulls no punches with his thoughts and opinions and this is guaranteed to be a lively and entertaining seminar.

Bendix King Glass Cockpits

EMIL POPE; Regional Sales Director, Honeywell Coming in especially from Singapore for PilotExpo, Emil is the Regional Sales Director for Honeywell, the “big name” behind the Bendix/King brand of Avionics. One of the icons of the avionics world for many years, B/K has recently introduced their range of “Glass Cockpits” aimed at the GA retrofit market. Emil will present the new gear, a first in Australasia, and will give an insight into where B/K are going in the future with their avionics suite.

Mountain Flying - improving your skill level

RUTH PRESLAND; Mountain Flying NZ Ruth will continue on from her talk at the last Pilot Expo with a flight scenario about flying safety in and around our New Zealand Mountains. This will include; Situational awareness in the aircraft, how to constantly evaluate the flight, weather conditions and navigation - following the correct valleys, rivers and ridgelines.

An informal Q & A session will follow the seminar.
Visit www.mountainflyingnewzealand.com for more information.

Just Culture - The Glue Around Safety Management Systems

IRENE KING; CEO, Aviation Industry Association NZ The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand represents the interests of the aviation community. As Chief Executive of the AIA, Irene King will open up discussion to recent developments in the field of the way in which incidents are reported, and acted upon. It has always been accepted that getting the information on mistakes and bloopers so they don’t happen again was more important than having someone “pay” for the mistake. Now it appears there is a change of direction from the CAA who seem to be more interested in reprimanding “culprits” than having an open “just” culture, where people can be open without fear of setting themselves up for prosecution.

Night Vision Operations, Beacon Searches, Fiordland Search and Rescue Operations, and Off Shore Southern Ocean Operations

LLOYD MATHIESON; Southern Lakes Helicopters Including rescues working for DOC on the Auckland and Campbell Islands situated in the sub Antarctic region, winching operations, Mutton Bird Island operations, electronic flight following in mountain flying situations AND how to deal with renegade helicopter pilots during the venison hunting days when Lloyd was the local cop!

How to Get your Aviation Medical - and How to Lose It

DR. ANTON WILES; AME, Remuera Doctors Dr. Anton Wiles, a general practitioner for 30 years, joined Dr. Bill Daniels in Remuera Doctors in 2001. Bill has been conducting aviation medicals for more than 25 years. Anton sat his Diploma of Aviation Medicine and has shared in that work since 2004. The practice is one of the busiest in New Zealand for aviation medicals. This seminar will outline the basics of acquiring the aviation medical and some medical pitfalls which could see one lose their certification.

Learn To Fly: From First Flight to Getting Your Private Licence

TBA; North Shore Aero Club A full description of the requirements for achieving a Private Pilot Licence - starting by explaining the pre-requisite theory exams, solo and thereafter cross country flights. The skills involved in passing your PPL flight test will also be discussed as well as information of the exact requirements of the exam.

The Key To Successful Piloting: How To Avoid Flying Shortfalls That Every Pilot Faces

ROB UTTING; CFI, Airline Flying Club With 30 years of flying instruction under his belt, Rob will offer some key pointers to the safe success of any pilot learning to fly. With the ‘6 P’s’ enveloping his personal slant of a correct flying attitude, this seminar will offer a close idea of what to expect in the process of training to be a safe pilot. Expect some stories to explain some valuable points. This is a seminar every pilot should tune into.

Beyond the Private Pilot's Licence

JASON WOODGER; Senior Instructor, Auckland Aero Club For pilots who want to know all the options for pursuing further flight training. Instrument ratings, aerobatics ratings and formation flying ratings, are amongst the topics that Jason, a senior instructor at Auckland Aero Club will discuss.

Helicopter Pilot Training – Add Water And Mix

PHILLIP MAGUIRE; Director, Helicopter Flight Training A step-by-step recipe for every budding helicopter pilot. Phillip, Managing Director of “HFT”, the latest addition to the Ardmore helicopter training scene, will take all prospective “rotary” fans through the details of what is required to get your initial helicopter licence .. and beyond.

How to Buy an Aircraft – The Complete Process Start to Finish – Including for Partnership and Syndicate Ownership

CHRIS BARRY; Sales Director, Flightline Aviation Here is an opportunity to learn from an expert about how to pick, purchase and maintain an aircraft, how to look into options for co-ownership and how to choose the most appropriate ownership method for you. Chris is the Sales Director for Flightline Aviation, the Cessna agents for New Zealand and he will take you through the entire process of purchasing your first plane, whether pre-loved, or “factory fresh”.

Taildragging: The Next Challenge

BILL HENWOOD; Classic Cubs Flight Training A general overview of the process involved in converting, or indeed learning in a taildragger aeroplane. Generally accepted as being more challenging to fly than their nosewheel counterpart, taildragger fans are firm in their belief that the extra skills demanded of you when flying a taildragger make you a more accomplished pilot irrespective of the type of aircraft you fly. There’s no doubt that flying a tailwheel plane into rough country strips is a whole lot of fun and Bill Henwood, commercial pilot and proprietor of Classic Cubs will explain the options that are available.

Choosing the right licence, know your options

SIMON LOCKIE; Parakai Flying School Making clear the current differences between Microlights, Light Sport Aircraft and what is required to get your Private Licence. Simon is General Manager of Parakai Airfield in the Northwest of Auckland which is operated by the Lockie family and hosts a number of training institutions using different types of aircraft.