I have a huge amount of respect for Richard after working with him and Air Safaris when they operated a schedule service for Air NZ out of Timaru Airport. Air Safaris and team were such a professional operation. Richard is a true scholar and gentleman, a person you do not find very often in your life.
I had a lot to do with Richard when I worked in flight service at Timaru Airport in the 1970's and 1980's. A lovely guy to work with and always extremely polite. He was then based at Mesopotamia and then Lake Tekapo.
Have just seen your interview with Richard a very good indent interview with a all round guy I remember when Richard first got the porter he took off across the runway at Dunedin airport once again thanks sharing and keep up the good work
Tekapo Airport operated by Air Safaris illegally for nearly 24 years. It had no planning or resource consent until 1998. This was confirmed by the Environment Court. Air Safaris was granted planning consent in 1975 by the Mackenzie County Council subject to conditions. Air Safaris appealed one of those conditions at the time, but it was never heard until 1998. No consent is valid until all appeals are disposed off. Richard Rayward misrepresented the lawful status of Tekapo Airport up to 1998. He objected to my companies resource consent applications for helicopter operations on Cowans Hill, Lake Tekapo. Those objections led to two public hearings and one Environment Court appeal at great cost to both myself personally and the ratepayers of the Mackenzie District. It was only later that it was learn't that Air Safaris submissions had no lawful weight whatsover. If anyone wants to confirm these facts (which are a matter of record), they are welcome to contact me on 027 560 9618.
I have a huge amount of respect for Richard after working with him and Air Safaris when they operated a schedule service for Air NZ out of Timaru Airport. Air Safaris and team were such a professional operation. Richard is a true scholar and gentleman, a person you do not find very often in your life.
Thanks for an excellent interview , for the odd time we have had our boots in the high country together and yarning over a "cuppa".
Thankyou :)
I had a lot to do with Richard when I worked in flight service at Timaru Airport in the 1970's and 1980's. A lovely guy to work with and always extremely polite. He was then based at Mesopotamia and then Lake Tekapo.
What a gem. Shout out to Tim from an old FHS class mate! Pioneering Spirit at its best. Where can I get my hands on the book?👍
I think the book is still a work in progress ….
Fantastic interview with a very interesting person who has made a real impact on aviation in the South Island
Thanks for the feedback. Pleased you enjoyed Richards story !
Great video Craig. Awesome to see aviation legends like Richard sharing their stories and encouraging new pilots
Thankyou! Yes it's been great being a little part of sharing Richards story.
Excellent podcast, so interesting to get the full story, what an achievement, well done Richard.
What a fantastic podcast. An incredible story. Well done to everyone involved. I look forward to reading the book.
Have just seen your interview with Richard a very good indent interview with a all round guy I remember when Richard first got the porter he took off across the runway at Dunedin airport once again thanks sharing and keep up the good work
Cheers!
Looking forward to watching this tonight :-)
Tekapo Airport operated by Air Safaris illegally for nearly 24 years. It had no planning or resource consent until 1998. This was confirmed by the Environment Court.
Air Safaris was granted planning consent in 1975 by the Mackenzie County Council subject to conditions. Air Safaris appealed one of those conditions at the time, but it was never heard until 1998. No consent is valid until all appeals are disposed off.
Richard Rayward misrepresented the lawful status of Tekapo Airport up to 1998. He objected to my companies resource consent applications for helicopter operations on Cowans Hill, Lake Tekapo. Those objections led to two public hearings and one Environment Court appeal at great cost to both myself personally and the ratepayers of the Mackenzie District. It was only later that it was learn't that Air Safaris submissions had no lawful weight whatsover.
If anyone wants to confirm these facts (which are a matter of record), they are welcome to contact me on 027 560 9618.