Trustees

David Horsburgh Air New Zealand A320 Airbus Captain with a total of over 19,000 hours flying experience. Dave is a DC3 Check and Training Pilot. Lives in Christchurch. Ph: 0274 722 897

Keith Pickford Holder of private pilots licence. Private aircraft owner and passionately involved in the Ashburton Aviation Museum.  Lives in Ashburton. Ph: 0274 061 941

Brent Esler Holder of private pilot’s license.  And private aircraft owner. Committed to assisting and preserving New Zealand’s rich aviation heritage. Lives in Christchurch.

Patron

Richie McCaw Current captain of the All Blacks, playing as openside flanker. McCaw plays for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup and the Crusaders in Super Rugby. Richie is a keen aviator and currently holds a private pilots license. The trustees are thrilled to have on board an iconic New Zealander as the patron of an iconic aircraft.