As a Puerto Rico-based DA42 owner flying around the world (passing thru Aus/NZ in Jan) - any tips on flying down under? Any must-hit destinations? Should I validate my license so I can get an ASIC?
Passing through Aus/NZ
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Re: Passing through Aus/NZ
I would recommend stopping in Wanaka on NZ's South Island, and visiting Twenty24's restoration hangar while you're there. Wanaka is a gateway to the beautiful Southern Alps; there are currently, I believe, four or five (!) Beech Staggerwings in various stages of restoration on the field.
https://www.twenty24.co.nz/
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Re: Passing through Aus/NZ
Also, the aviation museum at Omaka (near Blenheim) is fabulous. Designed by Peter Jackson, the displays are outstanding with some terrific aircraft. Agree - Wanaka (airshow is Easter 2024), Queenstown, Te Anau / Manapouri with a scenic around the fiords would be a brilliant flight. Milford Sound is doable, but there are special procedures for arrivals & departures.
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Re: Passing through Aus/NZ
I wasn’t aware that you need to validate your licence to get an ASIC. Without one, you’ll be limited to airports without airline services, or will need an escort. (Theoretically, at least - I’ve only had to show mine at three places in 15 years.). They do seem to a huge pain in the backside to get as a foreign pilot just in the country for a brief time.michael.g.miller wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:55 pm
As a Puerto Rico-based DA42 owner flying around the world (passing thru Aus/NZ in Jan) - any tips on flying down under? Any must-hit destinations? Should I validate my license so I can get an ASIC?
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