We have taken a few flights with NOAC (also called the Waitaki Flight School) and have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. Sven is an excellent pilot, and the scenery of North Otago is among the most beautiful anywhere, with the combination of blue sea, green fields, brown mountains and white clouds making for stunning photographs. For anyone interested in trying their hands at flying, he also offers a chance to take a quick flying lesson, which for me was one of the most exciting things I have done, fulfilling a lifelong dream.