You need a NZ PPL validation to be able to fly as Pilot in Command here in New Zealand.
To qualify for this, you will need to have a PPL or higher license, issued by a member state of ICAO. Your license must be current, and valid for use in your home country – i.e. you must have a current medical and have undergone a Biennial Flight Review (BFR) – check ride – in your home country. Both these documents need to remain valid for the time frame of your NZ Validation.
An instrument rating is not needed and we do not fly IFR. However, you need to have at least 5 hrs simulated instrument training as this is a requirement for a NZ PPL. NZ CAA also require that you have flown / have a rating on the same type of aircraft that you will fly here in New Zealand.
The process for validation of your license is handled by Flyinn. You will receive the necessary paperwork prior to your arrival. By completing this and sending it back to us, we then submit it to our Aviation Authority in readiness for your arrival. On your arrival you will have a thorough briefing, and check ride (BFR) with one of our friendly and experienced Instructors. Once this has been completed, your application can then be processed, and license issued. A recent new requirement for a NZ PPL is training in terrain awareness. This is covered in your initial flying with us.
For mountain and back-country flying Flyinn Tours will provide a personal host and guide to travel with you in the aircraft. This is to enable you to explore our most interesting locations with complete enjoyment and safety.