Monthly Archives: February 2012

Exercise Albatross – Gliding 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

Cadets from the Squadron will undertake glider flying training with the Upper Valley Gliding Club at Kaitoke Airfield at a discounted rate on Sunday 4th March and/or Sunday 18th March 2012. This will be the first flying opportunity for the … Continue reading →

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2nd Report from National Aviation Course

Posted on February 28, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

Below is a report written by Leading Air Cadet Logan Cane, who also attended the National Aviation Course earlier in the year:- “From the 9th to the 20th of January a select few of about 30 ATC cadets from around … Continue reading →

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Report from National Aviation Power Flying Course

Posted on February 25, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

Below is a report written by Sergeant Andie Thompson, who attended the National Aviation Course earlier in the year:- “I was pleased to be selected for attendance on the National Aviation Power Flying course at RNZAF base Woodbourne during January … Continue reading →

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Day Tramp – Sun 19th Feb 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

The Squadron’s first day tramp of 2012 took place on Sunday the 19th February. After rendezvousing at TS Taupo to collect a few emergency supplies (flysheets, rope, gas cooker, sleeping bag and first aid kits) the assembled cadets loaded up … Continue reading →

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Kapi-Mana Article on Recruiting

Posted on February 20, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

OK, so we didn’t make the front page, but on Page 17 of the latest issue of the Kapi-Mana News the Squadron’s recruiting efforts were featured in a photo alongside an article that details Pilot Officer Asbery’s dual challenges:- 1) … Continue reading →

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Another winner!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

Congratulations to Cameron Barnes from Cannons Creek, who was the lucky winner of the Radio Controlled Helicopter prize on offer at the Squadron’s recruitment stall at the Festival of Elements celebration on Waitangi Day in Porirua. At 5yrs old Cameron … Continue reading →

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Porirua City Life Article

Posted on February 8, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

The Squadron’s recent recruitment drive at North City Shopping Centre has been captured in the Porirua City Life newspaper, with a front page photo and a page 3 article that explains the unit is currently recruiting, gives some details of … Continue reading →

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Recruitment – Festival of Elements 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by PLTOFF Chris Asbery

Waitangi Day, Monday 6th February, saw the annual Festival of Elements return to Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua and this year the cadets turned out in force for another recruitment drive! Originally we planned a single flight simulator for the event, based on the space … Continue reading →