http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.flywellington.co.nz en-us Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:13:13 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/111478/history-hangar-1930s-air-ambulance/ Wellington Aero Club brought 2 Waco aircraft during the 1930s. Buying aircraft from the USA was a controversial decision at the time and most previous purchased aircraft had been British made. The Waco was chosen because it was particularly suitable to be used as an air ambulance and much more suitable than the Puss Moth previously used by the aero club.... Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post111478 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/111462/net-carbon-zero/ We are delighted to announce that Wellington Aero Club is now a certified Zero Carbon Business Operation in partnership with Ekos.We have measured and offset the scope 1, 2 and 3 CO2 emissions of our business operations for the year measurement period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. This includes all flying activities at the club — our flying is now certified net carbon zero!These certified carbon credits are sourced from projects that grow and protect forests in Aotearoa and the Pacific Island... Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post111462 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/82550/-flying-at-wac-during-covid-19--orange/ To continue our duty of care in flight operations and all activities run by the Wellington Aero Club, we are observing the Covid-19 ‘traffic light’ system as developed by the New Zealand Government and as outlined by the CAA.  From 23:59 on the 13th of April New Zealand has moved to “Life at Orange”.At Orange, there will be community transmission of COVID-19, with increasing risks to vulnerable communities, and pressure on the health system.  The following information... Thu, 05 May 2022 13:59:33 +1200 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post82550 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/111480/history-hanger-wellington-aero-club-since-1929/ New Zealanders have taken flying granted for a long time. Even in Wellington’s notoriously windy conditions, and the adventure that turbulence evokes in the minds of some, most of us don't give much of a second thought to getting on a flight to visit colleagues, friends and family around the country.Wellington Aero Club has had a long association with the Rongotai Airport. Our membership, visiting aviators and student pilots are proud to be part of this considerable history that tells the stor... Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post111480 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/75091/flying-at-wac-during-covid-19/ To continue our duty of care in flight operations and all activities run by the Wellington Aero Club, we are observing the Covid-19 ‘traffic light’ system as developed by the New Zealand Government and as outlined by the CAA.  We ask all members, visitors and users of our Club’s facilities and the hangar to be vaccinated to ensure that everyone — our flight instructors, club members and visitors are as safe as possible as they continue to guide the Club’s safe operations.... Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:31:53 +1300 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post75091 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/74716/vaccination-flight-to-tairawhiti/ A number of Wellington Aero Club members and six light aircraft were recently involved in an initiative to increase vaccination rates around Tairāwhiti (the East Cape area) north of Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa—GisborneThe idea, conceived by Wellington Aero Club member Mahanga Muru and former WAC President Chris Hoffman, involved flying into some of the more isolated areas of Aotearoa–New Zealand. Each aircraft bore the names of Māori Battalion soldiers originally from the region, to pay respect to... Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:59:03 +1300 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post74716 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/74541/cook-strait-regional-flying-competition/ The Flying NZ Cook Strait regional flying competitions took place, 5-7 November, at Wanganui Airport.  Despite some gnarly weather on the Friday afternoon, with a decent crosswind making practice flights a little interesting, we were lucky to have a much better day on the Saturday.Our hosts, Wanganui Aero Club, put on a fantastic event including an awards dinner at a phenomenal location with its very own replica Spitfire!  New pilots at the Wellington Aero Club always en... Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:41:58 +1300 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post74541 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/71924/wac-at-covid-19-alert-level-2/ It’s with some relief to find ourselves (and most of the country) back in the New Zealand Government’s Covid-19 Alert Level 2. Kia kaha to those in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland who remain in Alert Level 4!  As outlined by the CAA’s guidelines for operations during the Alert Levels, this means that Wellington Aero Club finds itself in the fortunate situation where we can return to flight status and training can resume under the following conditions for pilots, passengers and visitors... Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post71924 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/71923/hastings-dawn-raid--fly-in-report/ The view from PA-38 ZK-WAC as we passed just to the North of Masteron, en-route to Hastings, with PA-28 ZK-KAT in the distance. Photo: Ady Foot... Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post71923 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/post/71877/service-to-aviation-and-hard-work-pay-off/ Andrew Sims, our fearless Chief Flight Instructor, needs no introduction. As many of you will know, Simsy is extremely passionate about getting youngsters into aviation. He has been a key part of the success of the annual Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School and the Young Eagles programme, dedicating a large amount of time and energy to ensure their success and impart his huge amount of experience and wisdom onto the next generation of aviators. At the Flying NZ annual dinner on Saturday 17 J... Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flywellington.co.nz/blog/#post71877