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 The newsletter of the Sport Aircraft Association (Auckland Chapter) Inc
Sport Aviator
August 2012
In This Issue:
‡RNZAF Museum - Photo Essay
www.saaauckland.org.nz
Committee 2012
Contents
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President:
Cyril Wright 09 372 9329 Vice President:
Evan Wheeler 09 238 6081 Secretary:
Gavin Magill 09 298 7174 027 291 0525 Treasurer:
Peter Hall 09 623 4243 021 893 109 2
Committee 2012
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Presidents Report
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From the Editor
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Chapter News
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Last Meeting Summary
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Chapter Projects & Aircraft
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RNZAF Museum - WIgram
11 In The News & On The Web
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Norm Bartlett 09 528 0108 12 Upcoming Events
Don Wilkinson 09 576 5009 13 Black Sands 2012 Flyer
Peter Armstrong Next Meeting
David Campbell-­
Morrison 09 817 4782 WHEN: Thursday 30th Aug 2012 -­7:15pm WHERE: Auckland Society of Model Engineers Club Rooms Peterson Road, Panmure Basin Mt Wellington SPEAKER: Neil Hintz 09 576 3676 OPERATIONAL POSITIONS
Safety Officer Norm Bartlett 09 528 0108 Technical Library Sandy Wilson 09 536 4018 SUBJECT: Neil is keen to talk about his Tool Library Newsletter Editor Manfred Scherbius Gavin Magill 09 375 8392 027 291 0525 Catering Chris Groves Airspace Users Group Steve Chilcott 09 625 5273 gearbox drive, how you get them right, pit falls (not too many secrets). He will also talk about his 5RWRUFUDIWDQGRWKHUHQJLQHPRG¶V
he offers through his company Autoflight. TECHNICAL MENTORS
Wood & Fabric Mike Tunnicliffe 09 237 8173 Composites Phil Richards 09 826 4150 Metal Skin Kevin Paulsen 09 296 5125 FRONT PAGE The Pearse Reproduction Aircraft built by Ivan Mudrovcich currently undergoing flight testing at Whenuapai. Image provided by Nev Hay and courtesy of Wayne Johnson . SAANZ Auckland
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Presidents Report
Hi Everyone Well I'm nearly about to leave the United States. In the time I have been here there have been two lots of a lone gunman killing a lot of people for no apparent reason. In some States they are now going to let students carry guns to school! I have spoken to quite a few people about the right to carry guns and there seems to be a ground swell of opinion that the law is outdated. Let us hope that it is and we don't see any more shootings. One of the groups that I was impressed by over here is the The Red Tail Project. They have decided to honour the group of African American fighter pilots who fought in World War II. It has taken a while but luckily there are a few still alive to be honoured. I bought the Red Tails CD so one night I will show it. Look forward to seeing you all this Thursday. Happy Flying Cyril SAANZ Auckland
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From The Editor
Hi Everyone The past month has seen the hosting of the annual EAA AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with the usual spectacular array of events and aircraft being presented WRDWWHQGHH¶V%RWK&\ULO:ULJKWDQG3DXO
Blackmore attended again this year and Paul has promised to put together an article for an upcoming newsletter. While not being able to attend Oshkosh, I did manage to get to visit both the RNZAF Museum at Wigram and the Ashburton Aviation Museum this past month. This was made possible after a recent change in contract has seen me take up a role working in Christchurch which meant I spend the first three weeks of August working in the city. For those who have not recently been to the Wigram Museum, I can heartily recommend it and also recommend taking the behind the scenes tour of the restoration and storage hangars. The museum is currently in the process of significantly increasing its display area by building two large display hangars adjacent to the existing facility. Funding for these buildings was secured via a grant from the Christchurch Museum on the understanding that some of the new space will be utilised as storage by the Christchurch Museum for the next few years while that facility undergoes significant reconstruction. The RNXAF museum considered this a small price to pay for the opportunity to expand its existing display area. Work is rapidly progressing on the new facility and this will be an amazing addition to the museum once complete. SAANZ Auckland
My visit to the Ashburton Aviation Museum was the first I have made to this facility and I have to say I came away absolutely amazed by what the all volunteer staff have achieved. The new display hangar with its amazing collection of ex-­RNZAF jet aircraft is quite simply amazing. The restoration of the older De-­
Havilland jets is extremely good and if you are intending to go to Ashburton for next years SAA SportAvex Fly-­in then this facility will be an absolute magnet to everyone who attends. Of course the big news of the moment for warbird aficionados is the imminent role out of the De Havilland Mosquito at Ardmore. I have received numerous emails in my inbox reporting on the progress of this project and like most folks I am eagerly anticipating the launch. I was fortunate enough to be out at Ardmore this weekend just gone and wandered over to the hangar after a flight in JQP and could only look on in admiration at the incredible work the Avspecs guys are doing. The Mossie, now in her wartime paint job is looking very much the part. I have included links to a couple of good sites with some great photos of the aircraft in the newsletter. I hope you enjoy the newsletter. Cheer Gavin Sport Aviator
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Chapter News
M E M B E R
N E W S
S U P P L I E R S
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Machinist Contact
By David Wilkinson By Jon Farmer During the month Gordon Sanders put out the following request for a contact. ³'RHVDQ\RQHNQRZDSUREDEO\VPDOO
machine shop that undertakes small turning jobs? East Auck location preferred. Unfortunately the guy I used to know has UHWLUHGDQGVKXWXSVKRS´ John Farmer replied with the following contact details and I thought it worthwhile including here for future reference. ³,
YHNQRZQPeter O'Gara for many years both as an ARMAC member and machine shop proprietor. His one man business is called 'The Little Job Shop' and situated at -­ Unit 6/29 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki. Ph 265 2696, Mobile 027 366 7889. Don't rush him as he is presently making me a new nose wheel swivel for the Cheetah and a new prop hub for the Tiger Moth´ Wings 90 percent complete. Empennage complete. Fuse and finish kit due in NZ in about 6 weeks Cheers David S U P P L I E R S
Supplier List
By Gavin Magill / Mike Paauwe During the month John Struthers contacted me with the following request. ³, µPVWXFNDWKRPHZLWKIOX and thought I'd sort out all my stuff. I appear to have misplaced my notebook with list of addresses/places to obtain aircraft materials. Some years ago the club gave out a list of suppliers where things could be obtained or made. Any chance you would have this LQIRUPDWLRQ"´ I had a hunt round through my email archives and found the following Google Doc link provided by Mike Paauwe and the link still works. I would like to update this list in the not too distant future so if anyone has contacts they would like to add please forward them on. Auckland Chapter Suppliers list Google Doc Link: 'DYLG:LONLQVRQ¶V59-8
By Bob Keith Had a look at David Wilkinson¶s RV8 at the week end. Quite a different spar construction to the RV6 I am familiar with. This one has a .063 U shaped section which forms the spar web and top and bottom flanges. Extra strength is added progressively toward the inboard end by a flat web doubler probably about .125 ins (guessing) and then machined stepped solid sections for the inboard end which are drilled for wing attachment. Don't know how much pressure would be required to form the flanges on material of that thickness but imagine it would be considerable. Regards Rob Keith http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p7UB
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Chapter News
M E M B E R
N E W S
M E M B E R
Gary Mitchell ± Property For Sale
Pearse Reproduction Aircraft
By Nev Hay By Gary Mitchell As reported in the Last Meeting Summary section below, Nev Hay spoke at last months meeting regarding the Pearse Flyer reproduction built by Ivan Mudrovcich. Nev is assisting with flight testing of this aircraft which is proving somewhat challenging due to the angle of attack at which maximum lift is generated being within two degrees of the stall angle of attack. The aircraft is being tested at RNZAF Base Whenuapai and Nev forwarded me the photo of the flyer which graces the front cover of this month¶s newsletter. For members wishing to find out more about the project please go to the web site www.willitflymovie.com to see more details and to the Facebook site where there are significantly more photos. Hi all, I am going to sell my property at Whananaki. I will hold another fly-­in when we get a good spell of weather so you guys can view it. A lot of you have been to previous fly-­ins there in the past. Anyone interested please call me 0276988002 4807223. Cheers Gary Mitchell $QGIURP-RQ)DUPHU« Hi Gavin, Just checking that you received Garry Mitchell's email re sale of his Whananaki property. For those who have not been there, it consists of a 'semi permanent trailer home' with living room/kitchen, master bedroom and bunk room, covered deck. Plumbing is to a high tech septic tank in about quarter acre flat section. The farm gate opens onto the road dead opposite the farm gate that opens on to the airstrip. It is 10 minutes walk to the general store and about 30 minutes will take you across the longest foot bridge in the S. Hemisphere to one of the most pristine, 'have it to yourself' type beaches in NZ. http://www.facebook.com/pages/WILL-­It-­FLY-­
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Chris Groves
By Gavin Magill Members who attended last months meeting were somewhat taken aback at the news from Chris Groves that he has been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer and will be undergoing treatment in the coming months. Don Wilkinson rightly pointed out after the meeting that as a group we were somewhat off pace last month in not recognising Chris for the great job he does with the tea and bikkies and asked that I make mention of this in the newsletter this month and wish Chris well for his treatment. I emailed Chris yesterday and received a note back from him saying he has received he first lot of Chemotherapy this week and is so far feeling ok. He hopes he remains feeling well and intends coming to this months meeting if he feels up to it. I am sure all members would join me in wishing Chris all the best for a successful outcome from his treatment. SAANZ Auckland
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Whananaki is about 10km N. of Tutukaka and about 25km North of Whangarei. Regards, Jon. O T H E R
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Black Sands Fly-In 2012
By Bruce Cooke During the month I received a copy of the Waikato Thames Valley Chapter newsletter from Bruce Cooke and attached to the newsletter was the Promotional flyer for this years Black Sands Fly-­In I have attached a copy of the flyer to back of this newsletter so any members wishing to attend this year¶s event can get the details from the flyer. As always this event promises to be an excellent beginning to the summer flying program although lets hope this year is somewhat less eventful than last year. Sport Aviator
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Last Meeting Summary
L A S T
M E E T I N G
S U M M A R Y
Chris Groves
Project Updates
Chris Groves spoke to the meeting and advised that he will need assistance with preparing tea and coffee in the coming months as he will be receiving treatment for lymphoma cancer with which he has just been diagnosed. Gary Briggs brought in the completed vertical stabiliser kit of his Sonex. Gary advised he will be scratch building the remainder of the aircraft. Gary indicated is currently looking to build, buy or borrow a Bending Brake that will cope with 8-­9 foot lengths of Aluminium required for the build. National Exec Meeting
Alistair McLachlan gave an update on the progress on the hovercraft build. He advised the engine mount is now complete and that the engine is a 25hp model not 40hp as reported in last months newsletter. Evan Wheeler reported that he had just returned from the National Executive Meeting and can confirm that the SAA Flying for 2013 will be held at Ashburton on the weekend following Waitangi Day. Nev Hay advised that he is assisting with flight testing of the reproduction Pearse Flyer built by Ivan Mudrovcich. Nev reported the aircraft is somewhat unstable, creating maximum lift at just 2 degree's from full stall AOA. The aircraft is currently mounted on a trailer and being driven around Whenuapai with load cells attached. Chris Wade is also assisting Nev. He also reported that the SportAvex fly-­in for 2014 will be held at Bridge Pa airfield in Hastings after they expressed a keen interest in hosting the event. The Tauranga Air-­Show/fly-­in will still be open to the SAA but it will not be the SportAvex gathering. Evan also reported that SAA has made submissions to the CAA on the new Part 139 rules plus the proposed Airways Fee's. David Wilkinson reported the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilisers of his RV-­8 are now complete with the rudder about 50% complete. The wings have been shipped from the US and the fuselage should be shipped by the end of August. Norm Bartlett
Norm Bartlett then presented a brief talk on a new model aircraft he has purchased called a Slow Bipe. The ultra light weight model weighs just 380gm and Norm purchased it for US$109.00 plus US$30.00 freight. He says it extremely easy to fly and virtually stall proof. Liviu Filimon reported that he is currently rebuilding a classic P8 compass and is looking for parts for the rebuild. In particular he is trying to find bellows for the compass as the existing one is cracked. Guest Speaker
With no further business Brian Wigley presented a history of his family running various tourist ventures in the South Island over the past hundred plus years. Most notably this included the Hermitage Hotel and the establishment of Mount Cook Airlines. Brian¶V talk was not limited to just these two ventures however but covered the many other business ventures his father, grandfather and great grandfather had dabbled in over the years. These included the ski-­plane services offered for much of the post war years. This was a most enjoyable presentation of Brian¶s family history presented in Brian¶s usual enigmatic style. Popemobile Update
Gordon Sanders wished to advise he is currently looking for a new home for the SAA Popemobile as it has been moved out of the Warbirds hangar at Ardmore to make way for the A4 Skyhawk static display. Anyone who has out of the weather storage should contact Gordon as soon as possible. MOTAT Site Possibility Quashed
Gordon Sanders reported news of MOTAT being potentially able to accommodate a 12m x 12m building for ARMAC / SAA was premature. This space is not going to be available to either ARMAC or SAA. SAANZ Auckland
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Chapter Projects & Aircraft
Chapter Projects
Make/Model
Rego
Member
Chapter Aircraft
Status
Make/Model
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Auster J5F
BDY
Les Wilson
Restoring
Bede BD5
ZIP
David Rose
For Sale
Cessna 150L
Craig Thomas
Repairing
De Havilland DH-83C
AQB
John Eaton
Restoring
Europa XS Tri-gear
ROB
Rob Waters
Building
Fisher R80 Tiger Moth
CCC
Jon Farmer
Rebuild
Jack Thompson 1
Kevin Moir
Building
Lancair 235
Rod Sullivan
Building
Menestrel HN-700
Steve Chilcott
Building
Osprey 2 Amphibian
XRT
Richard Thompson
Restoring
Pietenpol Aircamper
Mike Tunnicliffe
Building
Pitts S1-SS
MPH
Stuart Mackereth
Building
Rand KR-2
CCK
Walter Reinauer
Repairing
Rand KR2S
Gavin Magill
Building
Rearwin Sportster(37)
ALX
Tony Payne
Rebuild
Rutan Long Ez
Wayne Cunningham Building
Sonex Tri Gear
PDB
Paul Blackmore
Building
Taylor Monoplane
Kevin Moir
Building
Taylor Coot Amphibian JST
Peter Hall
Rebuild
Titan T51 Mustang
Gary Mitchell
Building
Titan T51 Mustang
FDL
Warren Sly
Building
Van's RV-4
David Grove-Hills
Building
Van's RV-6
Ian Chapman
Building
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David Wilkinson
Building
Waiex
Bruce Turner &
Building
Chris Wade
Other Projects
Make/Model
Rego
Member
Status
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Nexus Mustang
NEX
Stuart Wards
Plans
Rand KR2S
Karl Pudney
Plans
Pazmany PL2
Frank Ciochetto
Stored
Helicycle
Allan Cameron
Unknown
Murphy Rebel
Eric Breetvelt
Unknown
Safari Helicopter
Dick Ussher
Unknown
Wittman W-10
RET
Cliff Bellingham
Active
Updates
If Chapter members are aware of any changes to or aircraft missing from the lists on this page please forward an update email to the editor at gavin.magill@gmail.com SAANZ
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Rego
Member
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Aerosport Kahu Gyroplane
RCP
Chris Wade
Aircam
SUN
Cyril Wright
Airtrainer CT4 (Syndicate)
DGY
Norm Bartlett
ATEC Zephyr 2000S
ZFY
Kevin Hartley
Avid
PCM
Graham Smith
Bolkow Junior BO 208
CJF
Keith Trillo
Brantley B2B
INK
Nick Koreneff
Cessna 172
DKH
David Horton
Cessna 172D
CCI
Graeme Weck
Cessna C182
WKK
Brian Wigley
CFM Shadow C2
FSG
John Granger
Corby Starlet
TOY
David & Don Wilkinson
Corby Starlet CJI
TNT
Alfred Hirzel
CRICRI Cricket MC15
LBW
Neville Hay
Druine Turbulent D31
CFY
Kevin Paulsen
DynAero MCR 4S
PSA
Peter Armstrong
Europa XS
EPA
Gavin Lee
Falco F8L
SMR
George Richards
Falcomposite Furio LN27RG
LLG
Giovani Nustrini
Fisher Dakota Hawk
SOL
Gary Mitchell
Grumman AA-IC Lynx
EFV
Brian Wigley
Grumman Cheetah AA-5A
ERJ
Chris Watkins
Isaacs Fury II
JHR
Rex Carswell
Jabiru J200
CHW
Chris Watkins
Jodel D18
OWL
Mike Tunnicliffe
Jodel D18
SCJ
Stephen Chilcott
Lancair 360
MHS
Norm Bartlett
Micro Aviation Bantam B20
XIE
Bob Syron
Mike Whitaker MW6S
MWS
Grant Sandiford
Morgan Aero Works Cheetah
CCB
Jon Farmer
Murphy Rebel
DKZ
David Horton
Murphy Rebel
WEM
Evan Wheeler
Murphy Rebel
WEC
Graeme Weck
Petrel Amphibian
JAQ
John Eaton
Piper Cherokee Archer I
DQX
Leo Johns
Piper PA38 112 Tomahawk
VBM
John Eaton
Piper Pacer PA-22/20
PAT
David Wilkinson
Pitts S12
PTS
John Eaton
Pitts Special
MPM
Paul McGruer
Ragwing Special
MIK
Bob Syron
Rans S6ES Coyote II
TNA
John Struthers
Rans Sacota S10
CLT
Craig Thomas
Safari Helicopter
IJE
John Eaton
Sequoia Falco F8L
TBD
Giovani Nustrini
Socata Tobago TB10
JIE
Stuart Wards
Sonex (Syndicate)
JQP
Paul B, Sandy W,
Bruce T, Chris W,
Gavin M
Taylor Monoplane
CRS
David Grove-Hills
Thorp S-18T
MBY
Mike Boyles
Titan T51 Mustang
WSV
Peter Walton
TL2000 Carbon Sting
PLR
Phil Richards
Ultravia Super Pelican
JDI
Jon Farmer
9DQ¶V59-6
PRV
Kevin Paulsen
9DQ¶V59-7A
MIS
Dave Cogan
9DQ¶V59-9A
RVY
Peter Whyte
9DQ¶V59-12
YRV
Alan Coubray
Zenair CH 601 B
ZXZ
David Rose
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RNZAF Museum ± Wigram
P H O T O
E S S A Y
RNZAF Museum Visit
By Gavin Magill At the beginning of August I started a new contract working for a Christchurch based company. For the first three weeks of August I was based in Christchurch and with time on my hands in the weekends I took the opportunity to visit both the RNZAF Museum at Wigram and the Ashburton Aviation Museum. The following are some images from the RNZAF Museum visit. The entrance to the museum. The A4 in the entrance is a modified ex-­USN model. The new display hangars being constructed alongside The entrance hall. (l-­r), Vampire, Tiger Moth, Bleriot, A4 Skyhawk. SAANZ
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The Vampire suspended from the ceiling. A Sopwith Pup suspended in the history hall. Image looking down one side of the aircraft display hall. Sport Aviator
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RNZAF Museum - Wigram
Avro 626 in the main display hall. A Mk XVI Spitfire. AN Ex-­RNZAF A4-­K Skyhawk An ex-­ RAAF Canberra Bomber. An Airspeed Oxford in the restoration hangar. A P-40 Kittyhawk also being restored.
Vickers Vildebeest project. Described as a huge jigsaw puzzle.
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Some of the aircraft in the storage hangar.
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In The News & On The Web
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Mosquito Project
From Various From Gavin Magill With the rollout of the Mosquito at Ardmore rapidly approaching, news article and web site updates are coming think and fast. This link and image came through on the Sonex Talk website. In the past couple of weeks the aircraft has been in the paint shop receiving its WWII colours. This Facebook link offers some excellent images of the work the paintshop did. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=29286227
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Big Boys Toys
From Bob Keith Gavin I believe we have had this video clip in a previous newsletter. The final shot might however lead to another video we have not referenced before. Rob Keith There are also some great images on this aviation forum http://rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Airshow
s&action=display&thread=16707&page=9 http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zYPag3LuKlA And an excellent article from the Aucklander newspaper can be found here. http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/news/restored-­
mosquito-­to-­fly-­september2012/1506052/. Warren Denholm squeezes himself in to the cockpit of the Mossie. Not a lot of room in there. SAANZ Auckland
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Upcoming Events
C h a p t e r E v e n ts
Av i a t i o n C a l e n d a r
2012
Aug 30 b y G o rd o n S a n d e rs
2012 Continued
Chapter Monthly Meeting Speaker: Neil Hintz Title: Neil is keen to talk about his gearbox drive, how you get them right, pit falls (not too many secrets). He will also talk about his Rotorcraft and other engine PRG¶VKHRIIHUVWKURXJKKLVFRPSDQ\
Autoflight. Oct Tiger Moth Spring Fly-­In 27-­28 Taumarunui Nov 10 Av i a t i o n C a l e n d a r
www.tigermothclub.co.nz (or contact John King). Remembrance Day WW1 Airshow Hood Aerodrome, Masterton 7KH9LQWDJH$YLDWRU¶VILUVWVKRZRIWKH-­13 season. Another great opportunity to check out 79$/¶VFROOHFWLRQRIDLUZRUWK\::DLUFUDIW6HH
the TVAL website for more details. Nov Black Sands 2012 10-­11 Raglan Airfield, Raglan 2012
Every Dargaville Aero Club Sat The place is buzzing every Sat, wet or fine, windy or calm, and the $10 lunch at 12.30 is good value. Club is on the web at www.goflying.co.nz/index.html. If going as a group please have the courtesy to ring in advance so the cook expects you. Contact Murray on 027-­478 4308 or the club house on 09-­439 8024. The Waikato Thames Valley Chapter of the Sport Aircraft Association of NZ invites all recreational DYLDWRUVWRDWWHQGWKHDQQXDO³%ODFN6DQGV)O\± ,Q´ 2013
Jan Wings Over Wairarapa 18-­20 Hood Aerodrome, Masterton Friday to Sunday. More info at http://www.wings.org.nz. Feb Great Plains Fly-­in 08-­10 Ashburton rd
3 Sun Turangi Aero Club Fly-­In Each All welcome for a BBQ lunch. Month Contact Tony on 027-­453 3740 As more info becomes available it will be on www.saa.org.nz. Jul EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2012 23-­29 Oshkosh USA %LOOHGDVWKH:RUOG¶V*UHDWHVWAviation Celebration. www.airventure.org. Sep 08 CTC Aviation Training ± Open Day. CTC Training Center 1312 Boyd Rd, Hamilton 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. More info at: http://www.ctcwings.com/nz/open_days/hamilt
on_8th_september Sep 29 DH Mosquito Launch Ardmore The official launch of Mosquito FB.26 KA114. The Mossie will be on display and the intent is to fly it during the day, along with other Warbirds. Plus there will be classic British cars and military vehicles on display. There is a celebratory dinner on the evening of Sat 29th. Click here for more details. If members are aware of other events that could be of interest to others please pass the details to Gordon Sanders at -­ gordon@sanders.gen.nz. %XWGRQ¶WUXVKDV\RXFRXOGEHWKHILUVWDQGRQO\
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Black Sands
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