Flight Test NZ
Latest News
New - I am pleased to announce that Flight Test NZ operating certficate has been renewed by CAA for a further 5 years through to May 2018. Flight Test NZ can trace it's origins over 21 years now. This is a tribute to the people of the company for their professionalism and dedication to avaition safety during this time. Steve Kingsbury CEO.
New - Instructional techniques course. The next course is at Tauranga commencing 30 July . To see more dates at other locations, click on Course dates.
Flight Test NZ has flight examiners throughout New Zealand.for your flight test. Contact us.
GNSS theory course are available at Nelson. This is a prerequiste for the issue of a GNSS rating as per AC61-17
Check out the KiwiFlyer article on Flight Test NZ.
GPS Rating
GPS is increasing in its use by pilots. It is imperative that pilots understand GPS and are trained in its correct use. Peter Obschneider presents this 1 day course on the theory of operation of GPS. It is a prerequisite to completing flight training and issue of a GPS rating. Peter can take you through the theory and practical flight training.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to GPS / GNSS
- System components and principle of operation
- Errors and limitations
- Navigation system performance requirements
- Human factors
- Current approvals
- Basic operation of a GPS
Additional GPS endorsements available: KLN89, 90, 94, Garmin 430, 1000.