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| Ivan and Sandy Campbell |
Campbell Aero Classics N.Z. Ltd and Campbell Aviation
Ltd are owned and operated by Ivan and Sandy Campbell. The business is located at 'Loburn Abbey' - the
Campbell's 46 acre private airfield/hangar facility/home in Loburn, North Canterbury, New Zealand (45 minutes from Christchurch
International Airport). The area's micro-climate offers a spectacular playground for flying with its stunning
snow-laden mountain ranges, close proximity to beaches and coastal areas and large areas of well-kept farmland.
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custom built hangar facility complements the property and is the workspace where the Campbell helmets are created,
and Replica Warbird aircraft kitsets assembled by a small and experienced family based team.
| Loburn Abbey Airfield and Hangar facility |
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| Loburn Abbey Hangar facility |
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At their annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh EAA Airventure
in 2005, Ivan and Sandy Campbell were introduced to the Titan T-51 Mustang for the first time. Having previously
experienced the long and laborious task of contstructing his own 80% scale replica Tigermoth, the FFP R-80, Ivan
was quickly impressed with the latest Titan aircraft and knew others back home and abroad would definitely be interested
in a 3/4 scale all-metal replica of the P-51D Mustang with its low cost and relatively quick build time and
combination of good performance, agility, and freindly flying characteristics. Following Ivan's return, sales begun
at a rapid pace in N.Z with 26 sales in under 12 months...the kit was proving immensely popular and there was not even
one in the country yet! As the Mustang fever continued throughout N.Z, Australian based Supermarine Aircraft,
manufacturers of the superb all-metal Spitfire kitsets, approached Ivan and Sandy to become the N.Z. Distributors for
the Mk-26 (80% scale) and now Mk-26B (90% scale) Spitfire kits...these too have shown popularity in N.Z with several under
construction around the country. Campbell
Aviation Ltd have now supplied the Australasian sector with over 40 aircraft kitsets of the Titan T-51 Mustang and Supermarine
Mk-26/B Spitifire type, with the small family based team having built several for their clients from the
company's homebase, 'Loburn Abbey' Airfield, allowing the long held dreams of many to own and fly a unique aircraft based
on the legendary fighters of WWII to become a reality and to help keep alive the Golden Era of Aviation with a realistic
and affordable approach. We invite
you to take your passion to the next level and join our ever growing list of special clients who are enjoying their experience
with these lovely aircraft.
Click here for Replica Warbirds...
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The inspiration for the development
of this unique helmet...
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Ivan's long-held passion and consuming interest in the golden era of aviation; A personal desire to wear a helmet in keeping with the classic
aircraft era, which combines today's sophisticated technology, at the same time retaining the authenticity of the early aviators;
A strong interest in aviation safety.
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| Breitling Fighters wearing the Campbell helmets |
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Combining 'kiwi' ingenuity and today's sophisticated
technology, Ivan developed this exclusive hard shell flying helmet for aviators flying warbird, vintage, classic, open cockpit
and many other sport and recreational aircraft. The helmet gives the pilot a totally authentic look while discreetly
utilising today's leading technology, at the same time providing head protection, comfort and quality communication.
Spurred on by the support, intrigue and interest of aviators in New Zealand, the helmet made its debut at the internationally
respected Warbirds Over Wanaka 2000 Airshow. A number of the airshow piltos were kitted out in time for the show and
their response was overwhelmingly favourable.
Now meeting a unique market niche, these made-to-measure, handcrafted,
personalised helmets are well-known in the aviation industry and are being worn on the heads by more than 800 aviators
in 22 countires worldwide, with several clients attributing the Campbell Helmet to saving their lives and/or preventing serious
head injury. Our clients include many of the world's most well-known and leading aviators in the U.S.A., United
Kingdom, France, Australia, Europe, South Africa and of course New Zealand.
We invite you to join our ever growing
list of special clients who are enjoying the experience of a Campbell Aero Classics Hard Shell Leather Flying Helmet. Click here for Helmets...
| N.Z. Warbird pilot John Lamont |
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| Ivan and Logan |
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| T-51 Mustang and Mk-26B Spitifire |
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