CAA have updated exemption 22/EXE/9 to amendment 2. This extends the requirement to complete a proficiency check, flight review or rating competency check to 18 Feb 2022. Note that this exemption only applies to pilots who are unable to complete their check due to Covid restrictions eg Auckland Level Three. It is not a general
Robinson Safety Awareness training is conducted by Flight Test NZ with the following instructors: Flint Horne based at Rangiora Rob Hunt based at Murchison Rob Anderson based at Ardmore Please contact us if we can be of assistance.
The past month has been busy adding two new RPAS examiners to the the Drone Trust team . Jonathan Lopardo who is Nelson based and Ivan Krippner at Te Anau. Ivan is well known to us at Flight Test NZ where he is a manned aviation Airline Flight Examiner. This experience combined with his model
Flight Test NZ welcomes Quentin Hulse to our examining team as a General Aviation Flight Examiner. Quentin can conduct PPL issue, B or C category instructor rating continued competency, Part 135 FCCC. He is based in Christchurch .
An instructional techniques course based at Tauranga is open Tuesday - Friday 23-26 November . Call us
We are unable to provide flight test and and the practical flight assessment for RPAS tests during Levels 3 and 4. Once we return to Level 2 we can recommence this. RPAS theory courses can be completed on line. This is a great time to fill in a few hours.
I am pleased to announce that CAA have approved Flight Test NZ's Safety Management System. Behind the scenes a lot of hard has gone on to achieve this significant milestone. Flight Test NZ is committed to the principles of SMS to further enhance the safety of aviation as well as our staff and customers.
If you require an ILS endorsement Flight Test NZ can do this in its Ardmore based simulator. We can provide the total package - simulator , instructor and the flight examiner. Multiple approach scenarios can be practiced without the delays from ATC. Save time and money when compared to using an aircraft,
From 05 April Private Pilot Licence holders do not have to hold a Class 2 medical. A DL,9 which can be issued by their normal GP, is all that is required. This will simplify and reduce the cost of aviation medical standards. There are however some exceptions: if you wish to carry more than 5
Through its partnership with Unmanned Aircraft Solutions NZ, Flight Test NZ and Drone Trust are now able to offer drone airworthiness inspections and approvals in accordance with CAA Rules Part 101.202. (4), (5) & (6). UAS NZs' Chief Engineer Bevan Lewell is one of just two individuals in New Zealand approved by the CAA to
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