Rides Day assists us to find the next generation of Warbirds pilots. Warbirds Over Wanaka wants to get people into flying so one day some of them may be flying at our Airshows.
• The New Zealand Warbirds Association is keen to support any moves which might result in more pilots being interested in flying the older aircraft.
• The Sport Aircraft Association “looks forward to working with WOW and contributing to a successful event with more youngsters developing a desire to be involved in aviation.”
The Rides Day is for people who are keen to try flying - see how affordable it can be on Easter Monday. Local operators and visiting aircraft owners will be offering rides in many different aircraft. The Catalina will also be at the Airshow.
There is no entry fee to the airport and this Rides Day is a separate event to the Airshow. Operators will charge for flights, please book directly with the operator listed below. Arrive at the airport in good time – parking will be signposted. Please stay away from the main part of the airport, for safety reasons, as we take down marquees. The information kiosk at the Airshow will have more information.
The following Rides Day aircraft are listed here. Please contact the operator directly and they will provide you with details on ride days and times, costs and maps on how to reach their aircraft.
RIDES DAY PARTICIPANTS as at 12.19
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COMPANY
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AIRCRAFT
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COSTS
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EMAIL
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PHONE
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Classic Flights
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1940s Tiger Moths
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$255 for 20 minute flight, $299 for 30 minutes.
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info@classicflights.co.nz
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+64 3 443 4043
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Wanaka Flight Training
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Cessna
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Flights from $189.
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train@learntoflynz.com
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+64 3 443 4043
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Fighter Flights
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YAK 3 V-12 Fighter
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20 minute flight is $2300 or 30 minutes is $2599 with a video. Fly in Full Noise, the Reno Gold Unlimited racer.
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graeme@fighterflights.co.nz
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+64 21 141 0099 or 027 318 7934
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Fighter Jets NZ
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L-39 joy rides
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$2,988 for a 20 minute flight. $3588 for 30 minutes. Longer flights by arrangement.
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craig@fighterjets.nz
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+64 21 732 737
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Mustang Flights
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North American
P51-D Mustang
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$3000 for a 20 minute flight.
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grahambethellnz@gmail.com
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+64 272 225 558
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Avro Anson Flights
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Avro Anson Mk 1
(twin engine)
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Adventure flights (only one of its type flying in the World). Approximately a 25 minute flight for $990 per person, maximum 3 passengers each flight.
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rraviation@xtra.co.nz
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+64 27 337 5258
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Warbird Adventure Rides
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Supermarine Spitfire MH367
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$4050 for a 25 minute flight. Go Pro Option for footage an additional $300. See http://www.warbird.co.nz/index.html
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info@warbird.co.nz
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+64 21 177 3434
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Warbird Adventure Rides
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P-40 Kittyhawk
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$2800 for 25 minutes. Go Pro Option for footage an additional $300. See http://www.warbird.co.nz/index.html
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info@warbird.co.nz
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+64 21 177 3434
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NZ Warbirds
Association
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North American
Harvard
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$800 for a 25 minute flight. Go Pro Option for footage an additional $300.
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office@nzwarbirds.org.nz
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+64 9 298 9207
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Alpine Helicopters
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AS350 Squirrel & MD500
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Scenic flights from $295 per person
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info@alpineheli.co.nz
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+64 3 443 4000
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