September 2007
August 29th, 2007
Falcomposite Furio
Fabulous Figurehead for a New Industry
A brand new and completely indigenous New Zealand aircraft is preparing to take the general aviation world by storm. Rob Neil reports on the heart-poundingly beautiful Falcomposite Furio—due to fly for the first time before the end of the year.
The Delightful Dyn Aero MCR01
The Dyn Aero MCR01 Club is one of a new breed of microlights that is revolutionising general aviation. Rob Neil meets Dyn Aero’s New Zealand agent and flies his delightful MCR01 Club demonstrator.
Mountain Flying Training
Mount Cook Ski Planes’ Initiative
Pacific Wings visited Mount Cook recently to sit in on a new mountain flying training programme. Andy Heap reports on his day at “the Rock” with Mount Cook Ski Planes CEO, Alex Miller, and long-time instructor, Charlie Elliott.
RIAT 2007—The Greatest (Air) Show on Earth
Pacific Wings’ UK and Europe correspondent Peter Cooper was once again at RAF Fairford for what he describes as the greatest air show on earth—the annual Royal International Air Tattoo.
Aviation Industry Association Annual Conference Report
Pacific Wings attended the NZ AIA annual conference, held this year in Auckland between 18–20 July.
Letters From War
Being Tested
This is the second “Letter” from veteran US military helicopter aviator and retired airline pilot, Don Harward, about his thoughts and emotions as a combat helicopter pilot.
