Being 6'7" (2m) tall it was always going to be an issue fitting into a 2 seat helicopter Being an engineer by trade we have designed and built the new Auroa helicopter after 3 years of intensive research and development.
CAA have issued Dick with a maintenance approval rating.Prior to this Dick ran his own business employing up to 15 staff.

Former owner/director of We Can Engineering
Aircraft technician at Feildair
Engineering degree
Ian is responsible for the materials procurement, supervising and training the machine operator, machining procedures, material treatment, QA on machined parts and implementing the M1 manufacturing systems.

With a master’s degree in Technology majoring in product development plus industrial experience from NZ, UK and USA working with high end brands like Apple. Andrew brings a very broad combination of Design and Project Management skills to the Auroa team and is responsible for the CAD drawings including exploded views, assembly, body mould and engineering.

PHD Mechanical engineering
ME Mechanical
BE Mechanical
Private pilot’s license

Aero design is a CAA part 146 Design organisation which has developed the new ECU system for the Auroa helicopter after a referral from CAA in addition to various design approvals.

KCJ Project Management

Responsible for assembly, procedure, quality assurance and safety manuals
Was the turbine department manager at Airwork Auckland, now is currently air accident inspector for the CAA as well as running KCJ Project Management.