Te Anau pilot made float planes a specialty  Last updated 05:00
27/01/2014 Allan Remnant  Allan Remnant has clocked up 11,000
hours flying float planes. His early flying days were spent in
Hollyford flying tourists and equipment around for Hollyford
Tourist and Travel.  Relevant offers   Tempting tatties always a
treat Hail, Caesar's salad Uphill Battle: Children give
inspiration When thoughts turn to tomatoes Opportunity for city
makeup artist For your eyes only just an old song Catching the
dragon's tail Herbal liqueurs The dirty on oven cleaning Uphill
Battle: Part of deal  Allan Remnant has seen parts of New
Zealand where few have ventured.  The Te Anau man has been
flying since 1985 and recently clocked up 11,000 hours flying
float planes.  He played down the milestone, but acknowledged it
was not a common feat.  The born and bred Southlander first
learnt to fly at the age of 28 while working in Hollyford.
Having finished nine years in the air force as a chef, Mr
Remnant had never considered flying befo