June 1980
SINCE THE last WINGS directory of New Zealand flying training facilities in November 1977, the number of flying training establishments has reduced by around nine; several of these have been amalgamated and some simply demised.
DUE LATE last month on delivery to Eagle Airlines of Hamilton was New Zealand's first example of Embraer's Bandeirante ("Pioneer"). The 21 seat commuter aircraft will initiate a new era for NZ third level airlines — being reared specially for the task and proven on Brazilian third level routes.
In the accompanying article WINGS Associate editor Chris Barlow backgrounds the twin turbine's origins and its present day role as a success symbol of Embraer — the relatively new Brazilian aerospace industry.
SUCCESS IS SPELT EMBRAER
Alan Baker BSc(Hons) was until recently an aviation psychologist In the RNZAF at Wigram. He completed RNZAF pilot training in 1975 and worked In aircrew selection and training for six years. A glider tow pilot and instructor.
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