Aeronauts and Aviators

Whether it's hot air ballooning or fixed-wing antique aircraft, whether they're fifth generation 'wing walkers' or pilots making international history, some people are just born to take on the challenge of the 'infinite big blue'. Lynda Chanwai-Earle gets on board with some of New Zealand's high flyers. Affectionately known as 'aeronuts' they're men and women who have made aeronautical and aviation history in our country, people who are utterly passionate about flying.