Dear Friends and Aviators
As New Zealand becomes immersed in winter (and the FIFA world cup), the northern summer is advancing upon most Flyinn supporters. This encourages extending of flying horizons… and why not all the way to New Zealand ?
AeroExpo UK is on this weekend (25-27 June) at Wycombe Air Park. We invite you to visit the Flyinn booth in hangar A6, and talk with Heather our daughter, to find out more about your fantastic flying adventure in New Zealand.
Start planning now. Make it happen!
2010 Flyinn Flightpath…
The Flyinn Season is exciting, rewarding and full of variety. Guests for 2009/2010 have included families, returning guests, groups of friends, partners where both are pilots, and single pilots introduced through Flyinn to share the adventure. Pilot flying hours ranged from 200 to 5500. Guest occupations and interests cover a huge variety. Within our itineraries we strive to creat a Flyinn experience to suit you.
Some examples of this are:
Prior to Christmas we were inspired to become more active when a guest arrived with his bicycle. He and his wife had toured’ a good part of NZ by bike, and he ventured out from Geordie Hill often during his stay. We were able to help choose his routes and related distances. Another couple were Cardiologiests, and tutors at their local US Medical School. On the Dunedin visit day, we arranged for them to meet with the Assistant Medical Director of the Dunedin Medical School. This is NZ’s oldest Medical Schools and has a good reuptation. We also had non-pilot guests following special interests, and this year some were able to visit local gardens, wineries and the patchwork gallery, on their respective days off. Also, two pilots from different countries enjoyed meeting for their rour. They shared the Flyinn adventure and made a new aviation friend. Another couple had the framework for their time in New Zealand arranged, and asked us to help them fill in ‘the gaps’. The result had them doing a popular cycle trail in Central Otago, followed by a personalsed list of destinations for the remainder of their stay in NZ.
This is an added bonus to the fantastic flying and overwhelming scenic display guests get to experience every day.
Warbirds over Wanaka…
This biennial, world reknowned Air Show was again a popular destination during Easter. Flyinn secured a hangar near to the flight line where we had shelter as well as one of the best views of the Show. The program enthralled viewers with an impressive line-up of vintage and beautifully restored WWII Warbirds, along with a current military display and breathtaking aerobatic and wing-walking acts. There was something for everyone, and guests particularly enjoyed being able to view the aircraft up close. This years selection included a Japanese Mitsubishi Zero, Lavochkin La-9, Catalina, Yak-52, P-51D Mustang, Supermarine Mk IX Spitfire, P-40 Kittyhawk, a Hurricane and FG-1D Corsair. The final display had all these aircraft and more, performing a symphony in the sky. It really was something special to watch.
Your hosts and guides…
Along with Matt and Jo, we again have Pete, Sue and Megan who have enjoyed their continued contact with guests. And also this year we welcome Mel and Naama who joined Flyinn for some tours. We are thrilled to have such a great depth of flying skills and expertise. This along wtih good local knowledge and a large measure of enthusiasm enhances guest adventure and enjoyment.
The kitchen garden…
This year has brought changes to the garden landscape, with new areas being created for future vegetable and herb gardens, plus a greenhouse and berry cage. These will enhance the current vegetable plot and provide fresh produce daily for guest meals. This season guests enjoyed the first significant crop of seasonal vegetables, and more is planned for next year. One idea being developed, is an evening with each group where guests may partake in collecting and preparing a selection of fresh produce for the evening meal – over a glass of chilled Pinot Gris of course! Watch this space …
On the farming front…
Remember Cheif – the mischievous puppy? Here he is doing what comes naturally. It’s true there’s still alot of training required to perfect his technique, but it’s also true that enthusiasm and an innate sense what to do goes a long way to getting the job done. Little Chief was 50% of the dog power I had last week to shift the merino ewes closer to home, and onto the sunny side of the hill where the snow had melted. We managed well, and the sheep are enjoying the change. They will come closer to home again shortly where we will feed them some alfalfa silage. By then (late July/August) they will be requiring extra food so they and their unborn lambs, remain healthy.
If you are unable to meet us at an Airshow this year, please feel free to contact us anytime on the email below. Also please access our information document which has the 2010/2011 itinerary dates and prices.
We thank you for your continued support and wish you many happy hours flying.
Best Regards,
Jo and Matt McCaughan.
www.flyinn.co.nz
E: info@flyinn.co.nz
P: +64 3 445 2852