The Recreational Aircraft Association of New Zealand

Welcome to the RAANZ website!

We are a CAA Part 149 certificated organisation with delegated authority to-
Administer Microlight Pilot Certificates and ratings
Administer Microlight Instructor Certificates
Administer Microlight Pilot hang-glider tow ratings
Authorise Microlight Inspectors
Authorise Modification Approvals

Use the navigation panel on the left to find your way around the website.
We have moved the website to a new host (hostpapavps)- if you find any errors/missing pages please let us know


Coming events

  • Te Araroa Airport Fly-in Saturday 11th Jan 2025
    The local community is hosting a fly in at their new aerodrome.
    Food available all day with refreshments.
    They would like to showcase their area and there will be a fly-away to Ruatoria Airport and hopefully the Tolaga Bay strip will be open and available for the day.
    For those microlights and Gyro’s that can’t take return gas, fuel can be arranged.
    Come and fly to this unique part of the country and experience the hospitality for the inaugural fly-in.
    All Aviators welcome
  • RAANZ 2025 National Fly-in Waipukurau Airfield, 4-6 April 2025.
    Details to follow.

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