WELCOME TO MICRO AVIATION

With the Bantam Aircraft Manufacturing Plant being relocated to Mandeville, Colin & Maeva Smith would like to invite all owners and their Bantam aircraft to be the feature of this year’s Weekend 8 Fly-In on 23-24th February.2013.

On display will be the newest production Model Bantam - the B22UL test flown on the 2nd February.

Hangarage provided prior/during and after the event if is assists with having your aircraft present at the event.

Please advise us on 03 2089755, if you are able to participate.


By putting the fun back into flying, Micro Aviation produces aircraft that will not break the bank.

In 1983 Max Clear (Inventor, and founder of Micro Aviation) saw the need for a fun, stable, affordable aircraft, which could be mostly maintained by the owner, so he designed and built the first Bantam Mircolight. Over the years the reputation of the Bantam of being a safe, easy to fly aircraft has spread and now as New Zealand’s largest aircraft maker, we export almost half of our production to seven countries, winning many awards and accolades along the way.

Sadly Max passed away in 2011.



Our manufacturing plant is fully certified by the CAA, we have the same systems and procedures in place as companies such as Boeing and Airbus, just on a smaller size aircraft.

Please enjoy our website and, if you have any questions, please either call or email us.