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solve this issue and ensure it doesn’t happen again, part of In Conclusion
that solution is this communication in the mag! Please use this opportunity to review your and your clubs
processes to make sure its being done correctly. Whilst
Not reporting an incident such as the above is a FAR everyone wants to “just go fly”, we are part of a system and
worse option, we are not only breaching the rules, but are that system exists to make sure that people don’t get hurt.
also then breaching sections of the Act. Not a tenable
situation for continued existence of the organisation and its I will personally 100% back up any member who is
certification! operating in compliance with the rules, or even if they are
not operating in compliance with the rules through
I have absolutely no problem with having a healthy stream misunderstanding. What I will not and cannot do is support
of incident reports, with solutions to stop them happening people to breach the Civil Aviation Rules knowingly.
again. Things happen when you put things in the sky! What
I do have an issue with is people not reporting incidents or If you have any questions or concerns about the above,
hiding them. It puts the organisation, and myself, in get in touch!
jeopardy with the regulator.
So, on a lighter note, enjoy Summer!
Please familiarise yourself with the incident reporting See you at the Nats!
section of our CAR 102 manual.

MFNZ
New MFNZ email group
Folks… there’s been a demand for a general chat group for MFNZ pilots. We’ve had one EMAIL CHAT GROUP
of these with a couple of hosts over the years and in this iteration it’s Googles turn.

The new MFNZ General chat email group is called pilot-chat@mfnz.org
If you wish to be involved with this, email the MFNZ administrator admin@mfnz.org and
we’ll add you to the group

Here’s a list that celebrates folks that have put in the hard yards and attained the necessary skill and knowledge to successfully
complete a MFNZ Wings Qualification since the September Model Flying World magazine.

Pete Familton Tauranga M A C (INC) Basic Power
Scott Chase Open Skies Radio Flyers Basic Power
Mika Cescon Christchurch M A C (INC) Basic Power
Greg Terrill Hamilton Model Aero Club (INC) Basic Power
William Lynch Open Skies Radio Flyers Basic Power
Mark Gartner Levin Model Aeroplane Club (INC) Basic Power
Paul Robertson Levin Model Aeroplane Club (INC) Glider
Ethan Mullan Hamilton Model Aero Club (INC) Basic Power
Ethan Inwood Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Night Rating
Cam MacDonald Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Turbine Jet
Cam MacDonald Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Basic Power
George Prattley Ashburton M A C Night Rating
George Prattley Ashburton M A C Turbine Jet
Craig McNab McLeans Island Scale Flyers Night Rating
Raymond Kidd Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Turbine Jet
Jonathan Ward Ashburton M A C Night Rating
Alex Hewson Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Advanced Helicopter
Alex Hewson Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Advanced Turbine Jet
Alex Hewson Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Turbine Jet
Alex Hewson Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Night Rating
Alex Hewson Christchurch Radio Flyers Club (INC) Advanced Glider
Tim Charleson Rotorua M A C (INC) Basic Power
Chris Hinkley Nelson Model Aero Club (INC) B asic Power
Nigel Wong Kapiti Aeromodellers Club (INC) Basic Power

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