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From Hawke’s Bay to the Global Skies: The Rigor and Tenacity of Training Tomorrow’s Pilots
What does it truly take to prepare a student pilot for the world’s largest commercial airlines?
In this session, Michael "Mike" Stonestreet shares the stories, strict processes, and sheer tenacity required to maintain world-class training standards. Drawing on nearly two decades as Chief Flying Instructor at Air Hawke’s Bay—where they train 50 to 60 students a year across Napier and Hastings—Mike will break down the meticulous mentorship and safety-first culture needed to shape elite aviators.
From his early roots in the freezing works industry to climbing the aviation ranks, discover how a practical, high-rigor approach builds the next generation of global aviation professionals.
Date: Thursday 20th August
Time & format: The course will start at 10am, with a coffee/tea break followed by a lively facilitated discussion to answer all your curious questions. The course will finish at 12pm.
Location: We are delighted to be hosting at No. 5 Cafe and Larder, 248 State Highway 51, Mangateretere, Hastings, 4180.
Phone: 096506500
WhenThursday 20 August, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost
WhereNo.5 Cafe & Larder, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
248 State Highway 2, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
customerservices@wairoadc.govt.nz
+64 6 838 7309
+64 6 838 8874
Coronation Square, Queen Street, Wairoa
PO Box 54, Wairoa 4160, Hawke's Bay
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