RNZAF Base Ohakea (between Sanson and Bulls) is home to the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s A109LUH full-motion helicopter simulator, operated by No 3 Squadron. The simulator is used to train all NZDF helicopter aircrew, providing highly realistic simulations of a range of geographic locations with a full array of weather options and allowing flight by day or night. A range of fixed or moving models can be inserted into the simulation, including vehicles, ships and aircraft.

No 3 squadron has supported the NZ Cancer Society as its ‘charity of choice’ for a number of years, and is delighted to be able to offer a simulator experience in support of fund-raising for the annual Relay for Life. The auction winner will be granted access to the simulator centre at Ohakea for a one hour experience, including a flight in the simulator, for up to four (4) people. The date and time of the visit will be mutually agreed between the auction winner and simulator staff.

The winner of the auction will only receive the use of the simulator experience and any other travel cost or expenses etc will be picked up by the individual.

RNZAF Base Ohakea can be contacted for verification.