Post by airspeednz on Mar 21, 2014 17:04:14 GMT 12
The Milson Aerospace Collection has been established to provide a unique opportunity. The plan is to make ownership and operation of classic aircraft types that to date have been beyond the reach of many people.
With this in mind Milson Aerospace Limited is offering shares in its collection with a price of only $1000.00 NZD and a monthly admin fee of $15 NZD. Only one share per person will be issued so that everyone is on an equal footing. Milson Aerospace Limited covers the capital costs until such time as enough members have joined.
This is a genuine chance for those that have always thought about owning and flying a number of interesting types. The membership entitles the owner of the share to use any of the collections aircraft. An online booking system is going to be used to facilitate easy access to the aircraft and to contact the flight instructors that will be available for type ratings and training.
The collection will have one (possibly two) Scottish Aviation Bulldog trainers (arriving shortly) as well as a DH Vampire two seater (currently on offer to the collection), And an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (Airworthy restoration of which has recently started). Further aircraft types are also being sourced to be added including a CT-4.
There are no minimums to being able to fly these aircraft, however if members are not rated or for that matter not licensed then suitably qualified instructors will be available for dual flying.
It is hoped that airshows and other key events will be attended by the collection aircraft, aircrew and support staff as well.
In the near future it is planned to have a visitor facility at Palmerston North Airport where members of the public will be able to view the collection in comfort regardless of the weather and also view progress on other projects that Milson Aerospace is undertaking.
If you are interested in becoming involved please contact me here via PM or visit the Milson Aerospace Collection on Facebook.
