Recreational Aviation

Safety & Aviation Supplies   (www.aviationsafety.co.nz)  

Aviation safety for ELT distress beacons and life jackets.

War Birds Downunder   (www.warbirds.co.nz)  

This site provides a guide to warbird and classic aviation places and sites in New Zealand and Australia.

Gliding Hutt Valley   (www.glidinghuttvalley.co.nz)  

For those interested in learning to fly in the Wellington region. Gliding takes place every weekend and public holidays, weather permitting.

Waikato Aero Club   (www.flywaikato.co.nz)  

Learn to fly with the Professionals and one of New Zealand's longest established Flying Training Organisations.

RAANZ   (www.raanz.org.nz)  

The recreational flying organisation.

Hang Gliding NZ   (www.hanggliding.co.nz)  

Hang gliding tandem flights and instruction in Nelson, Tasman Bay.

FABnet   (www.fab.net.nz)  

Aviation cinemas and a cool planespotter site.

Wellington Aero Club   (www.flywellington.co.nz)  

Providing flight training from the heart of the capital with a fleet of seven light aircraft and social activities for those with an interest in flying.

New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation   (www.nzawa.org.nz)  

An enthusiastic group that aims to foster friendship amongst women interested in aviation. Through their network, meetings, rallies and newsletters, they encourage you to extend your knowledge and experience in your chosen sport or profession.

Classic Flights   (www.classicflights.co.nz)  

Flight training and scenic flights in Wanaka, in vintage aircrafts. Enjoy mountain flying in a tigermoth or de Havilland with a classic flight experience.

Cumulus Tandem Paragliding (www.cumulus-tandems.co.nz)  

Tandem paragliding in Nelson, letting you soar with the birds in a quick, easy and safe way. Enjoy a free flight experience for 20 to 30 minutes.

Auckland Aero Club   (www.aac.org.nz)  

Based at Ardmore Airport, the club offers invaluable experience to the flying student with an ideal training environment and close proximity to Auckland International Airport.

Great Stunt Company   (www.aerobatics.co.nz)  

Providing advanced aerobatic aircraft; get up close and personal with ZK-MAD, a Pitts Special S2B.

Christchurch Soar   (www.chchsoar.org.nz)  

A news and information site for Christchurch flyers.

AviationPage NZ   (www.aviationpage.co.nz)  

A site featuring forums, news and spotting guides, along with live airport information for New Zealand aviation enthusiasts and pilots.

Little Rotors   (www.littlerotors.com)  

A toy flying radio control helicopters club.

Coromandel Helicopters (www.coromandelhelicopters.co.nz)  

Offering an extensive range of professional helicopter services including: scenic flights, tailored scenic tours, charters, heli golf, biking, heli free-diving, heli biking, hunting and fishing safaris. Also offering city transfers and champagne picnics.

Wanganui Aeromodellers Club   (www.wanganuiaeromodellers.co.nr)  

Flying and building of radio controlled model aircraft, including scale, ARTF, aerobatic and helicopter power models.

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow   (www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com)  

A spectacular warbird airshow held over three days over Easter weekend, April 14, 15 and 16, 2006. Lake Wanaka will become centre-stage for an extravaganza of aerial action, combining famous warbirds with classic aircraft of yesteryear and modern jets of today.

NZFF, New Zealand Flightsim Forums   (www.nzff.org)  

An online community based around a forum covering all aspects of PC flight simulation in New Zealand.

Whenuapai Aviation Sports Club   (www.wascnz.com)  

Located on the Whenuapai Air Force base in Auckland. Club membership is open to both civilian and Air Force personnel.

Looping Kaiapoi Model Aero Club   (www.kmac.org.nz)  

A club which dates back to 1949, and has covered just about every aspect of aero modelling in that time. Today the major activity of the club is radio control power sport flying, both planes and helicopters.

Hawke's Bay Aviation Heritage Association   (www.wings.net.nz)  

This site is dedicated to the Association's aviation pioneers, pilots, aircrew, ground crew and general airforce personnel.

Classic Wings Magazine   (www.classicwings.com)  

Magazine for classic planes and warbird enthusiasts. Site offers subscription and features gallery of warbird photographs.

Professional Pilot Training   (www.flighttraining.co.nz)  

Professional flight training organisation.