Hi folks, My name is Colin Hay, retired Clergy and Navy Chaplain with long time interest in aviation. Started flying when I started work - first pay packet bought a 35mm camera, second one paid for my first flying lesson in a 172. Was an ATC cadet then joined the RNZAF back in 1962 as an Engine mechanic under training. Went Civvy as an aircraft tradesman and as a Fitter & Turner mainly making parts for GMC trucks. Gained ratings in 172, Auster, Tiger Moth, MS880B Rallye, Victa Airtourer, PA28 and PA32 plus flew Miles Gemini and a few other assorted aircraft which don't need a mention and after a long spell of some 26 years went flying again. Bought a Rans S6, have a couple of Bowers Fly Babies (now sold), played with a Loehle 5151 Mustang kit for a while, rebuilt a wooden 7/8 scale Nieuport 17 and flew a GY-20 Minicab. Now looking for something that I can get in and out of with ease and that offers some cross-country performance. Have a hangar at Oamaru which also doubles as a sort of museum, but a great man-cave to play in! Visitors and time-wasters to talk about aeroplanes are always welcome.
Hi folks, My name is Colin Hay, retired Clergy and Navy Chaplain with long time interest in aviation. Started flying when I started work - first pay packet bought a 35mm camera, second one paid for my first flying lesson in a 172. Was an ATC cadet then joined the RNZAF back in 1962 as an Engine mechanic under training. Went Civvy as an aircraft tradesman and as a Fitter & Turner mainly making parts for GMC trucks. Gained ratings in 172, Auster, Tiger Moth, MS880B Rallye, Victa Airtourer, PA28 and PA32 plus flew Miles Gemini and a few other assorted aircraft which don't need a mention and after a long spell of some 26 years went flying again. Bought a Rans S6, have a couple of Bowers Fly Babies (now sold), played with a Loehle 5151 Mustang kit for a while, rebuilt a wooden 7/8 scale Nieuport 17 and flew a GY-20 Minicab. Now looking for something that I can get in and out of with ease and that offers some cross-country performance. Have a hangar at Oamaru which also doubles as a sort of museum, but a great man-cave to play in! Visitors and time-wasters to talk about aeroplanes are always welcome.