Model Flying New Zealand Wings Badges

Wings Badge
The “Wings” Programme for basic R/C Flight qualification.

1. Aim 1.1. To provide certification of a basic proficiency level for Radio Control model pilots enabling them to operate unsupervised. Pilots achieving the required level are entitled to wear the MFNZ ‘Wings’ badge.

Model Flying New Zealand provide information regarding the wings program here: http://modelflyingnz.org/Docs/Manual/Wings%20Program%20%20CLUB%20MANUAL%20Section%2010%202013.pdf

Parkflyers members are eligible to be tested under this program by several examiners we have. Please see the list at the bottom of the page for current examiners and contact details.

Types of Tests
The standard test is the Basic Powered (BP). To achieve this test you must completed the required tasks using a suitable model. Currently this model must be:

Suitable models are 40 size sport type models with a minimum wingspan of 1350mm AND minimum 1.2kg in weight with rudder, elevator and throttle control, (aileron not mandatory but strongly recommended) either Glow, petrol or electric powered and with an undercarriage.

Examiners
Auckland:

Palmerston North: Brad Pearpoint sykoticnz@gmail.com - 0276341030