199 Spur Road West, Colyton, ManawatuThe entrance is off the end of Spur Road West, turn left into the farm gate. look for the yellow aircraft sign!
The Club's
flying site is located at Spur Road West, near Colyton, about 20 minutes
drive from the Palmerston North city boundary. The site has both the
approval of Civil Aviation, and a Resource Consent from the local
authority. It is a listed model aircraft danger zone (D324) which allows
flights up to a ceiling of 1500ft A.M.S.L. or nearly 1100ft A.G.L.
Flying
activity takes place every Sunday morning, and visitors are invited to
view this activity. Flight training is offered to new members free of
charge, using dual control radio transmitters. A glider and a powered
aircraft are available for training purposes. After going solo, trainees
are encouraged to attain a certain standard of proficiency which
entitles the trainee to receive the Wings Proficiency Badge.