The Hawke’s Bay Microlight Club is based at Hastings Airport (Bridge Pa) just outside that city. The airfield is owned and operated by Hawke’s Bay and East Coast Aero Club.
Membership is a mix of aircraft owners, home-builders and ground-based enthusiasts who just enjoy the social side of belonging. Most are based in Hastings, with just a few out of town, some in farms with their own strips.
For training purposes, the Aero Club has a Vans RV12. The Vans has a modern design with lots of features making it not only an excellent trainer but a very comfortable cruising aircraft. It is frequently hired for trips in Hawke’s Bay and much further afield.
The microlight club meets on the 2nd Sunday in the month at 10.30am in the HB and EC Aero Club’s HQ. Feel free to turn up unannounced, however if you want to be sure phone one of our contacts below.
In the last year, we’ve had safety topic discussions and presentations at the end of general business which have proven extremely popular.
Contacts:
| Position | Name | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| President | John White | 06 855 8354 |
| Vice President | Ken McKee | 06 843 0327 |
| Secretary | Trevor Doig | 06 877 4899 |
| Treasurer | Lynne White | 06 855 8354 |
| Club Captain | Trevor Doig | 06 877 4899 |
| Committee Member | Terry Smith | 06 875 0959 |
| Website Contact | Ken McKee | 06 843 0327 |
| Safety Officer | Max Dixon | 06 879 6461 |
| Instructor | Vacant |
Credits: The club thanks everyone who helped to build this website, in particular:
Brian Mackie – Coordinated everyone concerned and wrote most of the content
Peter Scott of www.abovehawkesbay.co.nz for his brilliant aerial photography
Ken McKee – for checking many of the facts.