Aviation Talks Schedule

Friday Social
September 2026

Fri Sep 11, 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Location: Waikato Aviation
Hamilton International Airport
Student Lounge (Downstairs)

Free Event | All Welcome
(Includes Food & Drink)

Speaker Profile
Karl Le Couteur

An Air New Zealand ATR72-600 First Officer and keen back country bush pilot, Karl uses photographs and terrain maps to share stories about his meticulous preparation, flying adventures and the safety aspects of taking a Piper Cub into some of the most remote and scenic South Island airstrips.

Status: Complete
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Friday Social
October 2026

Fri Oct 09, 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Location: Waikato Aviation
Hamilton International Airport
Student Lounge (Downstairs)

Free Event | All Welcome
(Includes Food & Drink)

Speaker Profile
Charlie Matthews

Charlie speaks of his incredible experiences flying high performance military aircraft such as the Tornado F3 and the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 with the RAF, and how his demanding military training can be translated into important lessons for all pilots regardless of age and experience.

Status: Complete
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Friday Social
November 2026

Fri Nov 27, 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Location: Waikato Aviation
Hamilton International Airport
Student Lounge (Downstairs)

Free Event | All Welcome
(Includes Food & Drink)

Speaker Profile
TBC

Status: Confirmed

Friday Social
December 2026

Fri Dec 11, 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Location: Waikato Aviation
Hamilton International Airport
Student Lounge (Downstairs)

Free Event | All Welcome
(Includes Food & Drink)

Speaker Profile
TBC

Status: Pending