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PERMIT Reminders…
Thanks to a great effort by Paul Clegg, I can now email out
reminders about permits that have or are about to expire
which is great news!

When you receive the email reminder you can choose to
either renew your permit or if the aircraft has been sold or
crashed then let me know at lmc@mfnz.org and I’ll
remove it from the register. Apart from the CAR102 compliance there is also the real
need to ensure that in the event of an incident that causes
If you don’t respond, I’ll take it that you no longer own or damage there is valid 3rd party insurance cover, no permit
operate the aircraft and its registration will be withdrawn. will almost certainly invalidate an insurance claim!
and Renewals! New Large Model Projects…tell me about em!
I’ve tried to make the LM permit renewal as easy as Now I can’t promise rock star status, but I would like to
possible whilst still covering all the bases. The hear about your LM project.
aeroplane/helicopter or glider re-inspection forms also
allows you to update aircraft details if different batteries, If you’re stuck for words just send me a few pics and your
receiver, or engine changes have been made since the phone number to lmc@mfnz.org and I’ll call for a chat and
original registration. even write it up for you.

Simply get together with an Inspector (contact Coming in the next MFW (hopefully) a test flight report on
lmc@mfnz.org if you need a contact) and using the Re- Paul Connors magnificent 89.5kg F-104 Starfighter, the
Inspection for go over the aircraft checking and verifying largest aircraft on the MFNZ LM register!
all is correct and the aircraft is still safe and airworthy!

Follow the 3 step instructions shown here for full details: Any questions you might have on anything to do with our
https://www.mfnz.org/members-pilots/large-models/ LM operations please drop me a line lmc@mfnz.org

CLUBS…want to know which members have LM
Permits?
Clubs are welcome to contact me at lmc@mfnz.org and I
can supply them with a spreadsheet of their clubs LM
owners that have current and expired permits.

It’s important that clubs start monitoring any MFNZ Large
Model ops occurring at their club sites.

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