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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 4, 2006 9:16:36 GMT 12
When I was a Cadet our SQN had a scholarship system for gliding and power flying. Gliding got me off to a good start in aviation, and gave me basic skills that later saved a lot of time and money in aeroplanes. If you are contemplating which aviation course to do first, I recommmend a gliding course. I instruct every year at the ATC National Aviation Course (RNZAF Woodbourne). This course is awesome. It consists of a navigation and a power flying flight. This is one of the best starts you can get to an aviation career. There are scholarships available to all cadets who are successful in their applications; scholarships from the RNZAF, Air NZ, Safe Air, Walsh Memorial, RNZAF Association, to name a few. Even if you have to make a contribution it is minimal! Have any of you attended any of these courses? Any photos or memories to share? I have to go flying now (such a hard life!)  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 27, 2006 10:15:09 GMT 12
OK I give up, you guys are far too quiet. Is there anyone out there in ATC land?  |
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Sept 27, 2006 19:17:14 GMT 12
A couple of those photos are mine, were they scanned from a magazine as they were in Aviation News and Airforce News?
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 1, 2006 14:32:15 GMT 12
They come from a CD produced by the course organisers, and also some from my personal collection. Which pics are yours, and is it ok for the photos to be dispalyed here? I dont mind removing them if not, didnt think about copyrights or anything because the CD came from the Padre. I have seen the article in Av News.
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Oct 1, 2006 15:17:30 GMT 12
Feel free to use the photos, Just wondered if they were on another site somewhere. I took the one of the padre and the other of the two lads infront of the C130. I will see if I can find the disc I have and will add some more Have been on a couple of those courses myself and it was good to get a good photo of the padre |
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Oct 1, 2006 16:02:59 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 3, 2006 18:58:57 GMT 12
Those are great shots, thanks for posting them. Yeah, you never know, in the future maybe one of the young aviators will fly a P40. Did you know the Padre was promoted recently to Group Captain and made Principal Defence Chaplain? I believe he is already gearing up for the 2007 course...
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Oct 3, 2006 20:54:58 GMT 12
I didnt know he had been promoted, He instructed me on the flying camp when it was at Omaka in 1989 and again at Woodbourne in 1991. One of the best people I know |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 3, 2006 21:08:42 GMT 12
Yep, a true gentleman, a good instructor and great friend.
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Post by Simonjg on Oct 3, 2006 21:31:15 GMT 12
Joe,
Perhaps you should let me know when the next one is in the North Island and I will bring Tigers Blood along and take one of your students for a fly..... just an idea....
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 3, 2006 21:34:43 GMT 12
That would be awesome Simon. I'll let the 'boss' know, maybe we could use a ride as a prize of some sort? Great stuff, cheers.
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Post by Citabria on Oct 4, 2006 6:39:11 GMT 12
Now I have seen everything, Joe in a zoombag!  Were you humming take my breath away? and I didn't miss Adam under the cap..  On a serious note a great contribution guys, as you know I'd love to participate one year.... might be time for a taildragger...? I know just the one. |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 4, 2006 9:13:46 GMT 12
No patches or Top Gun parephanalia on my green sack old boy! All the cadets have to wear the flying overalls, and for instructors it is desirable but not mandatory, the course being of a military essence and hosted by the RNZAF. Glad Adam didnt come out of that series of photos unnoticed too!
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Post by dpdouglas on Dec 24, 2006 12:49:35 GMT 12
Well I hope to be accepted for Nat. Gliding Next Year in December.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 21, 2007 11:45:57 GMT 12
I presume you are too young to apply for power flying? Believe it or not, it is actually cheaper for you to go power flying rather than gliding (unless you can get a gliding scholarship through your squadron). It's worth asking your officers about the National Aviation Course, if you're keen but not yet 16, you can do the Naviagtion component of the course first. Food for thought.
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Post by dpdouglas on Oct 23, 2007 19:51:51 GMT 12
I am hoping to be accepted for NAC Navigation this January.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 23, 2007 19:56:50 GMT 12
See you there  |
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Post by atcassidy_30hobby on Dec 3, 2007 16:57:10 GMT 12
I did gliding, was soooo good! Was pretty pricey but hey it was worth it! The scholarship didnt even cover half of it and came about 7 months late but oh well..
Cant wait to do power and nav.
was going to do nav this year but have a trip to canada so yeah
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Post by ZK-MAX on Sept 16, 2008 19:11:37 GMT 12
I should be applying for Nation Aviation Power this week (or next). Fingers crossed!
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Post by ZK-MAX on Nov 7, 2008 20:52:25 GMT 12
Well, bit of a quiet topic but anyway. Confirmed last night, I will be going on the National Aviation Power Flying Course in Jan - woooohooooo! Anyone else coming?  Bring it on! P.S anyone know how much it is? lol |
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Were you humming take my breath away? 
