Kids from Maungaturoto, Mangawhai, Tomarata, Wellsford, Warkworth and Snells Beach were treated to an unforgettable flying experience with Blue Light.
Twenty-one children got to fly in propeller-powered planes with the North Shore Aero Club recently.
They flew up to Langs Beach, then across to the West Coast and down to the Manukau Heads, before looping around the sky tower on their way back.
The flight was part of the North Rodney Blue Light and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s ‘take a kid flying’ event on Sunday, May 26.
Many of the children were able to see their own homes and one family actually got to wave to their kids from their house in Wellsford, branch coordinator Shane Gould says.
Blue Light has provided opportunities to 1200 youth in the last year across various school camps and holiday programmes, including activities such as archery, air rifling, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and day tramps, Gould says.
“We are always seeking youth opportunities through our regional Blue Light branches and affiliated networks such as NZ Defence Force, Spirit of New Zealand, Duke of Edinburgh and NZ Coastguard.
“The branch is presently seeking community and youth-minded people to take up volunteer roles on our management committee.”
The committee meets monthly on a Tuesday at 5.30pm in Wellsford and comprises police officers, school teachers, students, business owners, and community members.
Those interested email Shane Gould at bluelight_wellsford@xtra.co.nz
