Tow Pilots
Graham Lake - Tugmaster
Graham, an ex RNZAF engineer, has been flying since 1996. He started towing gliders and learning to glide in 2004 gaining his QGP in 2006. Together with Ivor Woodfield and Terry Dagnin he is the proud part owner of Glasflugel Libelle 201B ZK GIV. Graham became tugmaster in 2009.
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Peter Thorpe
Peter is a retired RNZAF engineer officer and pilot.
Power flying – RNZAF 1969-72 - Harvard, Devon – 430 hrs.
PPL 1990 – PA 38, PA 18, PA 28, C177B, Airtourer 150, C182, PA 32-260, C172
Total hours 982. Tow pilot, total tows 1920. Tow pilot instructor.
CFI 1994-2001, and again 2006 to present.
Craig Rook
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Rex Carswell
Rex commenced pilot training with the Rotorua Aero Club in 1973, and obtained his Private License the following year. A passion for flying aerobatics saw success at national competition level.
A Tow Pilot Rating was gained with the Taupo Gliding Club in 1978. He has continued as a glider pilot, and tow pilot, with the Auckland ASC since 1985.
Rex owns an Isaacs Fury II - a scale replica of the 1930's Hawker Fury bi-plane - which he has demonstrated at many airshows over the years.
Andrew McGregor
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Rob Kenyon
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