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Airspace changes in Queenstown – information for VFR pilots
05 September 2012
VFR pilots operating in the Queenstown area are invited to attend one of two upcoming information evenings to hear about airspace changes coming into effect on 15 November 2012.
Airways New Zealand is hosting these evenings in conjunction with Queenstown Tower. Details are as follows:
Queenstown:
Date and time: Wednesday 10 October, 6-8pm
Venue: Queenstown airport terminal building
Parking: Parking is available in the main car park – barrier arms will be raised at the conclusion of the presentation.
Wanaka:
Date and time: Thursday 11 October, 6-8pm
Venue: Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka
The new charts, B5/B6 and C9/C10, will be on sale during these evenings for $15 each. Please bring cash and exact change.
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For further information please contact:
Clayton Lightfoot
Chief Controller, Queenstown Tower
Airways New Zealand
- Ph: 03 450 9525
- Email: clayton.lightfoot@airways.co.nz
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