vivian walsh

Events In History

13 July 1916

Walsh becomes first NZer to obtain pilot's certificate

Vivian Walsh became the first New Zealander to obtain an aviator's certificate. The New Zealand Flying School had been established at Ōrākei in October 1915. Read more...
9 February 1911

First controlled powered flight in New Zealand

Pioneering aviator Vivian Walsh made the first controlled powered flight in New Zealand. He flew the Manurewa more than 350 m at a height of 20 m, watched by a small group of spectators at Glencora Park in Papakura, South Auckland. Read more...