Kiwi Tales #18: Ray Patchett - Ag Pilot and Ideas Man
Ray Patchett has had a long and interesting career as an Ag Pilot in Marlborough, and "by necessity" has also developed various innovations and inventions along the way.He has owned 32 aircraft in his life, is a great story teller, and a deep thinker.This interview is a great insight into the fixed wing ag industry over the past five decades, with plenty of Ray's unique entertainment thrown in. Pure aviation gold for all the "plane nerds" out there!0:00 Introduction13:17 Molesworth / Early Years19:20 Desire to be an Ag Pilot / Witnessing C180 Accident26:49 Loader Driving32.24 Getting CPL35:47 Rowley Aviation42:06 ZK-BVJ Accident48:26 Speedlink with Pete Vincent55:21 Patchett Ag-Air57:31 Peter Furlong1:03:37 GA2001:08:30 Dromader ZK-RMC1:13:06 Accidents1:39:03 Training Ag Pilots1:44:45 Soil Science Expertise1:51:53 Suspension Spray System2:04:50 Self Loader2:13:32 Selling Patchett Ag-Air2:17:48 Ag Accident Stats2:27:35 GA Flight Training2:32:42 Aircraft Owned2:39:01 Final QuestionsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hot-clubLicense code: JYCV4NLTG4HHFFU9
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Kiwi Tales #17: Keith Neylon - A Touch of Madness
Keith Neylon has had a career ranging from coal mining, to shearing, to ag flying, to venison recovery, to entrepreneurship in several primary industries.In this interview he tells many hilarious stories from his flying and venison recovery days, and shares the challenges of starting and running his various new "sunrise" enterprises from scratch.PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SUBSCRIBE" IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. IT HELPS A LOT. THANKYOU!0:00 Introduction10:44 Nightcaps Upbringing16:00 Coal Mining20:53 Shearing28:06 Wedding37:12 Ag Flying - Hewitt Aviation50:25 Getting CPL56:08 Ag Flying - Phoenix Aviation1:01:03 Alpine Helicopters1:08:14 Venison Industry Stats1:17:22 Fiordland National Park Scrap1:21:39 Learning to Fly Venison1:26:09 Johnny MacIntyre 1:36:21 Alpine Contract1:47:14 Mountain Helicopters1:47:51 Fiordland National Park Scrap1:54:38 Funny Stories2:09:20 Power Settling2:18:35 Arrival of the Hughes 5002:22:58 Pilot Training2:26:48 Live Capture2:40:28 Deaths & Injuries2:41:34 Tony Hawker Search2:46:03 Drinking Culture2:48:38 Mussel Farming3:04:01 New Processing Factory3:08:01 NZ Salmon3:11:01 Asparagus Drama in the UK3:15:02 Food Importing3:18:19 Blue River Dairy3:25:30 Meeting the Market & Selling to the Chinese3:30:34 Blue River Brand3:34:45 Dealing with the Chinese3:36:59 Thoughts about NZ Primary Sector Industries3:40:42 Other Achievements3:46:09 Final QuestionsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hot-clubLicense code: WG3V0DEMJGEXCJJS
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Kiwi Tales #16: Jim Lynch - The Visionary Behind "Zealandia"
Jim Lynch is the founder and visionary behind the Wellington ecosanctuary Zealandia.He tells of the story and struggles behind the creation of Zealandia, and talks about conservation in the modern world - what works, and what doesn't. He is also a very strong advicate of the concept of "Large Conservation Zones" - a different (but surprisingly common sense) way to save New Zealands endangered species and ecosystems.This is an inspiring story that I hope you enjoy.0:00 Introduction10:30 Visionaries14:12 Cartooning Career25:10 Wellington Conservation History - Before Humans and After38:27 Comparison to Today42:41 Natural Wellington Project53:26 Extinction1:02:30 Zealandia Beginnings1:15:11 The Fence1:20:08 Playing God1:21:55 Eradication of Pests1:27:08 Re-Introduction of Species1:40:47 Large Conservation Zones2:00:19 10802:08:13 Final Questions
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Kiwi Tales #15: Willie Sage - Flying Stories and Pearls of Wisdom
Willie Sage has had a hugely varied career, ranging from shearing, to bush flying, to helicopters, to jets, to a highly respected Flight Examiner.In this interview (his second on Kiwi Tales), he tells a few stories of his aviation career, and offers some common sense thoughts and insights about relevant aviation topics.0:00 Introduction7:36 Flying Jets13:46 International Ferry Flights17:35 Bush Flying26:56 Airline Flight Training42:21 Flight Checking & Training59:12 Tips for New Pilots1:02:22 ATC Rules1:08:31 Brain Plasticity for Older Pilots1:13:26 Final Questions
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Kiwi Tales # 13: Bernie Lewis - From Tiger Moths to Test Pilot
Bernie Lewis is a 96 year old RAF and test pilot veteran. He has had an incredible aviation career that most of us can only dream of, having flown a huge range of fixed and multi-wing aircraft including the Vulcan bomber flying test bed. Not bad for a farm boy from Takaka who was no good at maths!!
He has written a book titled "From Tiger Moths to Test Pilot" telling of his career. It is available for purchase from The Copy Press, Nelson.
PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SUBSCRIBE" IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. IT HELPS A LOT. THANKYOU!
0:00 Introduction
6:31 Early Years
28:53 Learning to Fly 1948
31:13 Joining the RAF 1950
35:28 Germany Posting
44:24 Instructing
46:39 Empire Test Pilot School
57:47 Helicopter Conversion
1:02:21 Bristol Siddeley Test Pilot 1963
1:10:04 Scout Helicopter Incidents
1:20:42 Interesting Test Pilot Jobs
1:47:37 Test Pilot Questions
1:55:29 Return to NZ 1971, CAA
2:00:17 Flying the Dauphin Helicopter
2:03:53 Parachuting
2:05:37 Final Questions
Kiwi Tales podcasts and videos of Kiwis with interesting stories to tell.
I really enjoy interacting with people on a one on one basis, and trying to understand what makes them tick, and how they came to be where they are in their life today.
I have encountered so many people in my life that have such interesting stories to tell, and have their own unique perspective on the world, and I often find myself thinking what a shame it is we will never know their story.
These people are not always those we might imagine them to be. There are people who live their life quietly without a word as to what they’ve done in their past. There are old folks who have done things in younger days that we would think impossible now.
Everyone has a story to tell, and that is my goal with this little idea, to try and tell them, and in doing so to encourage, provide hope, and to inspire.
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