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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=130 BGCOLOR="#DDDDDD" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <I><B><U><IMG SRC="08d5c340.jpg" border=0 width="92" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="05f64140.gif" border=0 width="100" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="testimonials.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><U><B><U><IMG SRC="06664140.gif" border=0 width="100" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="developments.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Developments"><U><B><U><IMG SRC="06764140.gif" border=0 width="100" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B><U><IMG SRC="06264140.gif" border=0 width="100" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="contactus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ContactUs"><U><B><U><IMG SRC="06364140.gif" border=0 width="100" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="jaa.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="JAA"><U><B><U><IMG SRC="10066690.jpg" border=0 width="102" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="00962660.png" border=0 width="610" height="102" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="027d6320.jpg" border=0 width="214" height="306" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I><B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="386" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 128 WIDTH="380"><div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<A NAME="_mission_statement__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT>MISSION STATEMENT </div> <bR> <div> “The school that values the students' goals, aspirations and needs foremost; consistently creating the most achievable pathway to airline employment in a friendly, focused, positive and cost efficient environment. We provide training for a career not just a licence”</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</B></I></div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="596" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 306 WIDTH="590"><div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<A NAME="_____purpose_and_goals__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspPURPOSE AND GOALS &nbsp&nbsp</div> <bR> <div> Bay Flight International's goal is to train all pilots, (irrespective of their long term objectives), to the highest standards of Aviation command and safety. Our courses aim to satisfy all students goals and aspirations, equip all students with the highest levels of knowledge and technical skill and tailor these to their individual budgets and time frames. All students will enjoy the benefits and wisdom of the Chief Flying Instructor's extensive airline experience. &nbspThis experience has been used to produce a training philosophy that incorporates an operational approach to flying; this includes, use of checklists and procedures, integration into two pilot operations, familiarly with operational manuals, current laws, passenger manifests and loading requirements.Above all, courses will incorporate the core basics of any professional flying operation; that is, thorough planning, cockpit organisation, good communication and safety procedures. Our ultimate philosophy is to have the utmost confidence in the quality of the training received by all clients.The above goals/objectives relate to quality matters. Other goals and objectives relating to general business matters are contained in &nbspBay Flight International's business plan.</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="599" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 849 WIDTH="593"><div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >&nbsp &nbsp</FONT><B> &nbsp&nbsp</B><B>&nbsp<A NAME="___why_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B> &nbsp&nbsp</B><B><U>WHY </U></B></div> <div> <B>&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >PHILL HOOKER</FONT></div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp</div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<B>Phill Hooker</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A- Category Instructor</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">B737 type rated Airline Pilot </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Airline Transport Pilot's Licence</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">13,000 hrs Flight Experience</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Both Captain and First Officer experience</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Senior CAA approved flight testing officer</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Considerable CFI experience</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">NZ's most qualified and versatile instructor &nbsp&nbspAeroplanes/Helicopter/Gyrocopter/Microlight/Glider/Hangliders/Floatplanes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Responsible for training over 100 pilots flying for domestic/international airlines</div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<A NAME="tauranga"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> &nbsp<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>WHY </U></B></FONT> &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspTAURANGA</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Controlled airspace (on site manned ATC Tower: much <B>safer</B> for students, but not restrictive like busier areas ie. Auckland, costing you time and money through delays)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Settled weather (more flying days per year)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Working airport terminal/maintenance facility</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A greater variety of aircraft for viewing</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Spectacular scenery</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">More relaxed, friendly and personal. &nbspNo politics</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</B><B>&nbsp<A NAME="bay_flight"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B> </B><B><U>WHY</U></B><B> &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</B></div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspBAY FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">NZQA registration/accreditation, therefore student loans and allowances for full time courses.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Highly qualified and caring staff - strong role models (personally interested in ALL students setting and achieving their goals)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Modern premises and equipment</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Superb accommodation conveniently sited near to the airport and the popular Mt. Maunganui beach</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">NZQA, Ministry of Education and CAA endorsement and approval</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Airline endorsed training systems</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ALL full time training programmes (including instructing and multi-engine airline experience opportunities)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ALL training as per current airlines systems and standards </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Opportunities to meet current airline pilots and visit airline aircraft</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Huge advantages in assisting students with training opportunities and airline employment</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <div> <IMG SRC="01320130.jpg" border=0 width="288" height="275" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="336" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 318 WIDTH="330"><div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<A NAME="__business_history"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> &nbsp<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >BUSINESS HISTORY</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Phill Hooker, an Air New Zealand pilot, formed Bay of Plenty Flight Centre (Now known as Bay Flight Internatoinal sited at Tauranga Airport), as a Limited Liability Company in 1996 as a result of his passion for flying and flight instruction. Phill has been closely involved in all aspects of the aviation industry for over 25 years; in that time he identified the need for a flight training school set up by pilots, (i.e. a training school drawing on the wealth of request from the airline industry regarding training methods for future employees).</div> <bR> <div> Over the past few years Phill spent a good deal of his time studying ways to improve Flight Training methods to increase the effectiveness and delivery therefore instilling those skills and attitudes necessary for a successful career in aviation. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="01420130.jpg" border=0 width="288" height="275" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="322" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 253 WIDTH="316"><div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<A NAME="facilities_and_fleet"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >FACILITIES AND FLEET &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</FONT></div> <bR> <div> The business had outgrown its present facilities and thus, (with the large stable customer base to support it), it has built new and larger facilities during 2001, 2 new purpose built lecture theatres plus staff and administration areas, on a much more prominent site, in keeping with the Airport Authorities New Development plan.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> From a fleet of 1 leased Cessna 152 (2 seat trainer) we have grown to 6 Cessna 152's ( 3 Aerobats), 1 Cessna 172 plus a PA28 Piper Warrior , Twin Engine PA34 &nbspSeneca and a &nbspPA18 Piper Cub owned by the business. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="572" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 163 WIDTH="566"><div> &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAVIATION AWARENESS WEEK</div> <bR> <bR> <div> One focus of our operation heavily concentrates on school students planning careers. This is actioned through a program called Aviation Awareness Week whereby schools are targeted with an aviation seminar and those students interested attend for a week in the school holidays giving them the ideal career sampling program to allow them to make an informed decision regarding aviation as a career. Many of our full time students progress from this area.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>