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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 19, 2016 12:05:06 GMT 12
from Fairfax NZ....Warbirds Over Wanaka wants old caravansBy MARJORIE COOK | 9:58AM - Friday, 18 November 2016 Airshow volunteer Graham Taylor checks out a possible caravan as a candidate
for spectacular destruction during the 2018 Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow.THE Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow wants to reprise one of its most famous stunts in the event's 30-year history.
They are seeking old caravans that are definitely past their use-by-date.
There's just only catch for the owners. The caravans will not be returned after the 2018 event.
Airshow general manager Ed Taylor said the event team wanted to bring back some of the most popular acts of the last three decades.
“Without giving too much away, the caravans will certainly be going out with a bang and could well end up being one of the star attractions at the event. While we will consider any offers, the closer to Wanaka the better in terms of getting the caravans here,” Taylor said.
Planning for the next airshow is well underway.
Taylor said 2018 marks 30 years since the first event and there were weekly enquiries about tickets, which go on sale in about three months time.
“A lot of that interest is from overseas, especially Australia where some fans start planning the minute they get home from the previous Wanaka airshow,” Taylor said.
Anyone who has a potential caravan they would like to donate to the airshow should contact ed@warbirdsoverwanaka.co.nz or 0274 307 549.• WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW__________________________________________________________________________ Related stories:
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• Warbirds Over Wanaka creates flying scholarships after successful airshow
• Yak 52 team breaks formation flight world record at Warbirds Over Wanakawww.stuff.co.nz/national/86467842
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 2, 2017 12:40:32 GMT 12
I've now got in my possession Gold Passes for Wings Over Wairarapa 2017, Classic Fighters 2017 and Warbirds Over Wanaka 2018.
It's going to be a great 13½ months, especially with the TVAL flying weekends chucked in as well.
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 2, 2017 12:46:35 GMT 12
You lucky, lucky, bast**d!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Dec 28, 2017 21:02:08 GMT 12
from STUFF/Fairfax NZ....Two international aviation events for Queenstown and WanakaBy DASHA KUPRIENKO | 2:15PM - Thursday, 28 December 2017 Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor says it makes sense to host two aviation events
in the Queenstown Lakes area in the same week. — Photograph: Marjorie Cook.TWO MAJOR AVIATION EVENTS for international pilots will be hosted in the Queenstown Lakes area next year.
The International Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is holding the 29th World Assembly in Queenstown the same week as Warbirds Over Wanaka.
The five-day event in Queenstown is scheduled for March 25, followed by the airshow in Wanaka on Easter weekend.
Delegates from around the world have registered to attend the assembly, where they will discuss medical standards for private pilot licences, technology impacts on flying and the popularity of drones.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association New Zealand president Ian Andrews said it made sense to host both events in the same week.
“After five days of conference many of the delegates will be looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the internationally-recognised Warbirds Over Wanaka event,” he said. A five-day pilot assembly in Queenstown is scheduled for March 25 and will be followed by
Wanaka's airshow. — Photograph: Nicole Johnstone.Some New Zealand aircraft owners flying to the assembly would be able to park at Wanaka Airport during their stay.
Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor said it would be great for New Zealand pilots to be able to park at the airport.
“Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association members are all aviation nuts anyway, so most of them will be coming to the air show. It just makes sense to have two aviation events come at once,” he said.
The Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has been held every second Easter since 1988.
The event showcases international aircrafts and is expected to attract about 50,000 people to Wanaka Airport at the 2018 event.__________________________________________________________________________ Related to this topic:
• Multi-million Packard display for 2018 Warbirds Over Wanaka
• Flaming finale for Warbirds Over Wanakawww.stuff.co.nz/business/100219199
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