"for the enjoyment of New Zealand's unique aviation environment"
Recreational
Backcountry
Pilots
Association
OUR PURPOSE
Since 2012, the RBPA has enabled recreational access to New Zealand's backcountry for fixed wing aircraft. Our focus is preserving recreational aircraft access by supporting conservation, collaborating with stakeholders, and continuing New Zealand's unique history of backcountry aviation.
1. Join or renew your RBPA membership to access to the backcountry concession
2. Fly under the RBPA DOC concession conditions
3. Land within conservation estates at specific locations
With a simple annual subscription and clear operating conditions, RBPA makes it easy for pilots to enjoy the backcountry.
ACCESS TO THE BACKCOUNTRY
How does it work?
Members of the association are provided with our concession, membership rules, and support to learn about the places where they have permission to land.
RBPA enable backcountry access. Discovering your own slice of New Zealand's backcountry has always been part of the journey.
NEW TO THE BACKCOUNTRY?
What you need to know...
As pilot in command, gaining permission to land is your responsibility. RBPA members may land upon conservation estate under our concession.
The concession provides for access to selected places. Many airstrips have closed seasons, runholder's rights, or special conditions of use. Become an RBPA member to learn more.
Access to the backcountry for new users is facilitated by our committee. Our committee is comprised of experienced pilots able to provide information about how the concession applies to conservation estate. This is not a substitute for instruction or flight training.
