Aid for Christchurch
Sunday 27th February 2011 1200-0000 NZDT / 1000-2200 AEDT / 2300-1100 UTC
At 12:51pm on Tuesday afternoon, Christchurch was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. This followed on from a major quake that hit the region last September, but while this week's event was smaller in size than 2010, the damage and loss of life has been far far greater.
By way of showing our support for the people of Christchurch, VATNZ will be operating an event this Sunday allowing pilots the world over to fly much needed supplies and personnel between Auckland (NZAA) and the quake-hit Christchurch (NZCH).
In addition, we encourage pilots and controllers who are taking part to seek sponsorship from friends and family to help drive donations to Christchurch quake relief appeals. Ask them to pledge a few dollars per flight or hour of controlling, and then donate directly to one of the appeals that has been established to help the people of the Garden City in their hour of need.
Donations for the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake Appeal can be made via the New Zealand Red Cross website.
Auckland and Christchurch can accomodate aircraft up to an A380 so bring the biggest aircraft you have in your hangar and carry as many supplies and personnel as possible.
The event will be this week's SNO. The previously scheduled "Hamilton Norfolk Hop" event will be postponed until later in the year.
Flight Routes
Auckland to Christchurch
- AACH3 - AA H384 NP H252 NS V288 YW H309 CH
Christchurch to Auckland
- CHAA1 - CH V175 OR H277 AA
For more information, including airport and position details, check out the event page.
