February 2012

February 11 Microlight and Vintage Fly-in North Shore Aero Club. Barbecue lunch, aircraft welcome to arrive throughout the day, no landing fees. Contact club office Ph: 09 425 4273, Trevor Dance Ph: 027 489 6988

February 12 50th anniversary disappearance of Dragonfly ZK-AFB. Capt Brian Chadwick and 4 passengers. Special events at Christchurch. Contact Richard Waugh Ph: 09 5339400 E: rjw@ecw.org.nz

February 12 Wings and Wheels 2012 Taieri aerodrome, Mosgiel, 10am–5pm. Full flying programme with equal emphasis on the motoring side. Contact Al Kay (wings) Ph: 027 229 8110 or Mark Paterson (wheels) Ph: 027 435 2517. E: info@otagoaeroclub.co.nz www.otagoaeroclub.co.nz

February 17–19 Slipper Island Fly-in Cessna 180/185 Group. Contact Gordon Spence Ph: 021 707 490

February 19 Turangi Aero Club Open Day Vintage cars, visiting aircraft, barbecue lunch. Everybody welcome. Contact Tony Ph: 027 453 3740

February 24–26 Northland Chapter SAA Rally Dargaville, evening barbecue and speaker. Meals and transport available. Rain date 2–4 March. Contact Graham Walker Ph:09 435 2467 E: graham@walkermagic.com

March 2012

March 3 NZ Aerobatic Club Brian Langley Trophy North Shore airfield. Contact Paul Marshall E: avian@xtra.co.nz

March 3-4 Tiger Moth Club Summer Fly-in and AGM Stratford. No tower, no control zone, acres of grass and an enthusiastic local club. Contact Paul Doherty E: paul_doherty2002@yahoo.com.au

March 4 Matamata Airshow and Carnival Matamata airfield Contact Peter Ryan Ph: 027 494 2537 www.matamata-airshow.co.nz

March 4-5 Warbirds Over Whitianga T51 2012 fly-in. Local flying, competitions. Evening social with guest speaker John Williams, Titan Aircraft CEO. Rain date 11–12. Contact Peter Walton E: peter.walton@xtra.co.nz

March 10 Thames Airfield Open Day Supporting Thames Heritage Week, rain day 11 March. Flying displays, competitions. Contact Geoff Furkert Ph: 021 833 044E: geoff.furkert@xtra.co.nz

March 15-17 NZ Aerobatic Club National Competitions Waipukurau airfield. Contact Grant Benns E: gjbenns@ihug.co.nz www.aerobatics.co.nz

March 15-18 RAANZ Annual Fly-in Motueka airfield, hosted by Motueka Aero Club. Contact Bob Wagner Ph: 03 544 2831 E: wagner.trust@xtra.co.nz

March 16-17 Makarora Fly-in Cessna 180/185 Group. Contact Ken Macdonald Ph: 03 312 0131, 027 532 3800 E: kenmacdonald185@gmail.com

March 18 Turangi Aero Club Monthy Fly-in Held third Sunday of every month. Come and join us for barbecue lunch. Contact Tony 027 453 3740

March 26-30 Silver Fern Air Race Hong Kong to Christchurch. “Mark Foy” start (slowest first), open to corporate jets, airliners, military aircraft and high-performance turboprops. Contact Ron Collins Ph: 03 428 8274 021 345 827 E: racedirector@ihug.co.nz www.zillingnewzealand.com

April 2012

April 6–8 Warbirds over Wanaka International Airport Next airshow is Easter 2012, 6, 7, 8th April at Wanaka Airport, South Island, New Zealand. Website: http://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/ for history, programme details and ticket information For three days over Easter, Lake Wanaka becomes centre-stage for an extravaganza of aerial action that will delight aviation buffs, families and those wanting a superb day’s entertainment. The Airshow is now a biennial centre piece of Central Otago’s tourist attractions.

July 2012

July 9-15 Farnborough International Airshow Farnborough, Hampshire, UK. www.ntradeshows.com

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