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Post by ErrolC on Feb 6, 2012 11:44:35 GMT 12
I was just looking at the calendar for March (to see if the Ardmore Showdown Wings vs Wheels was on it), and was struck by how many aviation-related events are on. And Wanaka is the first weekend in April. We are blessed! I note BTW that V is a major sponsor of ardmoreshowdown.co.nz/ so the Blunty might be keeping the decals on for a bit? |
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Post by strikemaster on Feb 6, 2012 14:16:28 GMT 12
Also Tyabb here in Melb. Point Cook in 2 weeks or so. Should be a great month.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 6, 2012 14:23:47 GMT 12
I have now added that Ardmore airshow to the calendar. It was news to me.
Does anyone know what will be flying?
Don't forget on the 30th of this month is the Forum meet at Ohakea in Brendon Deere's hangar!
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 6, 2012 15:12:31 GMT 12
It's looking like a car event with 'airshow', advertising seems to be aimed at gearheads. The actual details seem to be in some kind of embedded setup, which might have been causing your long load time (before it gave up?). Having a 'Doorslammer' car 'racing' vs L-39. Harvard display also in promo, along with Trojan and P-51, exactly what shows will be subject to change as per normal presumably. Sunday 4th March 2012Ardmore Airport, Auckland
Gates open 9am – Show finishes 6pm
Tickets at Gate $20 (no pass outs)
Kids under 10 free
Nac Insurance Live Action Arena
Car and Bike Show
Live Drag Racing (imports and v8’s)
Drift khana (NZ’s first drifting and gymkhana combined)
Air Show (Warbirds, Mustangs, Harvard’s, Spit Fire, Helicopters etc.)
Fmx demos and stunts
Stunt Show
Multicultural Food festival
Trade Displays
Career Opportunities
Kids Area (bouncy castles etc.)
Helicopter and Aeroplane Rides
Much much more!!!
I've been thinking that I need to get more practice at panning to take more consistent photos, maybe North Shore would actually have a better practice to hassle ratio? |
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Post by Kereru on Feb 27, 2012 16:28:33 GMT 12
At AMZ this morning.  I be there at Wings and Wheels Sunday. How many other starters? Cheers |
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Post by corsairarm on Feb 27, 2012 16:56:07 GMT 12
I am planning on going.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Feb 27, 2012 18:25:58 GMT 12
I'll be working that day, so I'll be around somewhere and given that the airfield will be closed for the air displays I'll probably be on the ground unless I'm booked for a crosscountry.
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Post by ngatimozart on Feb 27, 2012 22:14:01 GMT 12
Cracker photo.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 28, 2012 7:20:23 GMT 12
Looks like mainly cars and blondes, with just one hour booked for aviation. Instead, I'm planning to go to Matamata for that day as there seems to be more aviation activity booked there for the same day matamata-airshow.co.nz/ |
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 28, 2012 7:25:35 GMT 12
Looks like mainly cars and blondes, with just one hour booked for aviation. Instead, I'm planning to go to Matamata for that day as there seems to be more aviation activity booked there for the same day matamata-airshow.co.nz/Are you going to North Shore on Saturday? |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 28, 2012 8:15:52 GMT 12
Only half an hour for the airshow bit? Think I will also pass on this one.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 28, 2012 10:02:06 GMT 12
Are you going to North Shore on Saturday? Ah, no. It's M's birthday on that day. I am on a long leash, but there are limits! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 28, 2012 16:00:45 GMT 12
This Saturday there are events at Matamata, Ardmore and Whitianga, if the calendar is right.
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 28, 2012 16:08:21 GMT 12
This Saturday there are events at Matamata, Ardmore and Whitianga, if the calendar is right. Um, this Sunday? Saturday only (!) has two. |
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Post by Bruce on Feb 28, 2012 16:48:13 GMT 12
March 31st is the annual Tokoroa Fly - In too....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 28, 2012 18:51:28 GMT 12
Sorry, I typed Saturday but meant Sunday. Was in a rush.
Bruce, what are the details of the Tokoroa Fly-in please? Is this SAA? let me know and I'll add it to the calendar.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 28, 2012 18:53:26 GMT 12
It seems odd to organise a fly-in on the same day of the biggest airshow of the year. Will anyone show up I wonder?
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Post by Bruce on Feb 28, 2012 19:14:03 GMT 12
Tokoroa Aero Club Annual Fly-in 2012 All aircraft welcome Light refreshments & drinks available for purchase All hangars will be open for viewing –Planes, Gyro’s, Micro-lights Models & Helicopters Tokoroa has NO landing fees Sealed and grass runway available Saturday 31stMarch -rain or shine From 10am onwards at Tokoroa Aerodrome This is an annual event held on the last weekend of Daylight Savings every year - and it generally gets a reasonable turnout. (the last couple of years have had pretty poor weather) and it is really quite a nice low key event. I know it is hard to believe, but not everyone is fussed by big airshows with high performance aircraft  If I have sorted my Wheeler landings in CKE and got checked out, I hope to take it along. |
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Post by slackie on Feb 28, 2012 19:24:02 GMT 12
Brian Langley Aeros competition is on (wx permitting) at North Shore this weekend too... Saturday with Sunday as the weather reserve I think.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 28, 2012 19:24:48 GMT 12
Thanks Bruce, adding it now. There may be a few who like to go to both and have to miss one or the other though.
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If I have sorted my Wheeler landings in CKE and got checked out, I hope to take it along.
