Well after a very hectic couple of weeks I am finally on my way to Europe again to check the gyro sceene and research new and used machines for the NZ market.  We have launched a Franchise program to spread the use of modern gyroplanes throughout the Country.  Flying Clubs, established or new, are encouraged to participate and enjoy launch benefits such as centralised advertising and webpage, targeted phone leads from 0800 FLY A GYRO and a full training package.  To start things moving Sid Lane has an operation forming at Taupo to offer sales and training throughout the Central North Island.

Despite some very mixed weather over the past few weeks we have seen the Sportcopter of  Richard Main checked over by Colin at Solowings, I then enjoyed its first flight and Richard hopped the aircraft along runway 22/04 at Tauranga.  When the cloud lifted over the Kaimai Hills I flew the Sportcopter over to Matamata for Richard to continue training in a relaxed environment.  I was very pleased to combine this exercise with sending Elton Haakma solo on his father’s dominator just before departing for Europe.  The plan is for both these gyronaughts to build experience while I am away and then we can look at increasing the pool of gyro instructors available to the Sport.  Elton and Sid lane are lining up for a combined course before the summer season.  0800 FLY A GYRO is now available across NZ so we hope to hear from you soon.

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