VISITING PILOTS

Visiting Pilots

Welcome to the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club

The Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club (CRAC) warmly welcomes visiting pilots to Rangiora Airfield (NZRT).

Whether you are stopping in for a coffee, visiting friends, or including Rangiora as part of a cross-country adventure, we hope you enjoy your visit and experience the friendly atmosphere of our club.

To help you plan your arrival and stay, please take a moment to read the information below. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact one of our Committee Members through the Contacts page.

Clubhouse Facilities

Visiting pilots are welcome to use the CRAC clubhouse during the day.

Facilities available include:

• Kitchen facilities

• Toilets

• Comfortable lounge area

• Complimentary tea and coffee

• Tuckshop

If the clubhouse is locked and no members are present, please contact a Committee Member for the current access code.

Before leaving the clubhouse, please ensure:

• Doors and windows are secured

• Lights, heaters, and oven are switched off

• The clubhouse is left clean and tidy

We also invite you to sign our Visitor Book and leave any comments or feedback about your visit.

Tuckshop

Our tuckshop operates on an honesty system and provides a selection of snacks and refreshments.

Payment options include:

• EFTPOS

• Cash (please use the red honesty box)

• Online banking

If paying by cash, or if EFTPOS is unavailable, please record your name and purchases on the Tuckshop sheet before leaving.

Emergency Accommodation

CRAC has basic bunkroom accommodation available for genuine emergency situations only.

Under the conditions of our lease with the Waimakariri District Council, overnight accommodation may only be used where a pilot is unable to safely continue their journey due to circumstances such as:

• Adverse weather conditions

• Aircraft unserviceability

• Other circumstances affecting the safe continuation of flight

Routine aircraft maintenance, convenience, or planned overnight stays do not qualify as an emergency.

Accommodation Charges

• $30 per person for the first night

• $20 per person for each additional night

Payment should be made before departure by either:

Cash:
Place payment in the red honesty box and complete a receipt including your name and aircraft registration.

Direct credit:
Use the CRAC bank account and include:

• Your name

• Aircraft registration

• Reference: ACCOM

Alternative Accommodation

If you require accommodation for reasons other than an emergency, please make your own arrangements.

A number of CRAC members are happy to provide accommodation to visiting pilots by private arrangement.

Please contact:

secretary@crac.co.nz

for a list of members who may be able to assist.

Please note that these arrangements are private and are not part of CRAC operations.

Fuel

AVGAS

AVGAS is available from the public fuel pumps at Rangiora Airfield (NZRT).

MOGAS

Public MOGAS is not available at the airfield.

CRAC operates a members-only fuel tanker. Visiting pilots may only use the tanker if:

• A current CRAC member purchases the fuel on their behalf; and

• Refuelling is directly supervised by that member.

Fuel containers are available from Hangar 1 for collecting MOGAS from Rangiora township.

Please ensure:

• Containers are returned after use

• Containers are clean before filling

• Containers are used for petrol only

CRAC Utility Vehicle

The CRAC utility vehicle is available for CRAC members only.

Visiting pilots may only use the vehicle with prior approval from a Committee Member and only for local trips, such as collecting fuel or essential supplies.

Aircraft Parking & Hangarage

Unfortunately, CRAC is generally unable to provide hangar space for visiting aircraft.

Visiting aircraft are welcome to park in a suitable designated tie-down area.

In exceptional circumstances, where severe weather may place an aircraft at risk, please contact a Committee Member. We will do our best to assist where suitable space is available.

Insurance

Where temporary hangarage is provided, visiting pilots must ensure they hold appropriate insurance cover.

If you do not hold adequate third-party and premises insurance, any damage caused by your aircraft remains entirely your responsibility.

Emergency Aircraft Maintenance

For emergency aircraft maintenance assistance, please contact:

Clear Prop Aircraft Maintenance
Griffith Hansen (Microlight IA)

Phone: 029 775 7705
Email: griff@clearprop.co.nz

Overseas Visiting Pilots

Pilots visiting New Zealand from overseas can find useful information regarding licensing requirements, flying procedures, and operating requirements through the Recreational Aircraft Association of New Zealand (RAANZ) website.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions before or during your visit, or require assistance while at Rangiora Airfield, please contact one of our Committee Members.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club and look forward to welcoming you to Rangiora.

Safe flying!