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Post by planewriting on Jan 23, 2022 7:43:03 GMT 12
The Vintage Kiwi Glider Club is holding its annual rally at Hood Aerodrome Masterton between 12th and 18th February 2022 marking the 60th anniversary of New Zealand's first ever official gliding competition. We are expecting about 15 attending gliders. If you are in the area, feel to call in. The Central Districts competition will be commencing at Papawai the day after our rally concludes. |
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Post by nuuumannn on Feb 1, 2022 9:13:06 GMT 12
Photos please, Peter. Would like to go, but cannot. Would you be able to write something up and forward it to John? I'm sure he'd appreciate it.
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Post by planewriting on Feb 1, 2022 10:50:07 GMT 12
Photos please, Peter. Would like to go, but cannot. Would you be able to write something up and forward it to John? I'm sure he'd appreciate it. At this stage it is still on and I intend being there taking photos and notes. Who though is John? |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 21, 2022 13:17:12 GMT 12
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Post by planewriting on Feb 21, 2022 17:24:56 GMT 12
As will be seen above, the annual Vintage Kiwi Rally at Hood Aerodrome Masterton did go ahead despite challenges by covid and the weather. In all, 13 Vintage Kiwi associated gliders participated. These were Schleicher Ka6 variants, GAN, GBU and GEJ; PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk"s GBD(2) and GTE, Glaser-Dirks DG101G Elan GNV, Briegleb BG12-16 GMR, TeST Tst 14 Bonus M GUL, Schleicher ASW-20 GVW, Glasflugel Libelle variants GGJ and GOS; Schleicher Ka8b GLE; and Glasflugel 303 Mosquito GKT. Towing was provided by Aeroprakt A-22LS Foxbat LFD in a new livery. Most gliders were able to stay up for several hours on some days and spent their time touring round the Wairarapa.Plans are already underway for our 2023 rally, probably in the Taranaki area (watch this space) and hopefully by which time Covid will not be at the current threat level.
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Post by planewriting on Apr 28, 2024 11:37:19 GMT 12
I have an extensive photographic collection of New Zealand's gliding scene. I am missing a few gliders and would be most appreciative if anyone may have any of the following and be prepared to scan me a copy. In the first instance, please send me a PM. Any received would be gratefully appreciated and acknowledged to the donor if ever published.
GAO Rotating Wing R F Brett. Gisborne
GAW2 Mosquito A Walls, Christchurch
GAX Bensen B-6 D P O'Brien. Ohakune
GBK Benson B7 D P O'Brien. Ohakune
GCN2 Ka 6CR E S Van Der Merwe. Waikanae
GCU2 Standard Cir B D J Day. Wellington
GDM2 Stemme S-10 D M Crail. Blenheim
GDP2 LS-4 D P Laing. Dunedin
GHA2 LS1-f H Derold. Auckland
GHH2 LS6-a Drake Aviation Ltd
GHK PW-5 H J Kroef. Pokeno
GIO2 AS33 P Driessen. Auckland
GKL2 LAK-12 D Smith. Upper Moutere
GLJ2 DG-500MB J F Stevens. Kaitaia
GMH LS4 D E Russell. Manurewa
GNF1 Astir IIIB Hawke's Bay Gliding Club (Inc.)
GOD2 Duo Dis Canterbury Gliding Club
GOK2 ASW27-18E K Flavell. Outram
GPF2 Stroitel T O'Rourke. Auckland
GPN Oly 463 Manolis/Bicknell Syndicate. Greytown
GRF Arcus M The Flighty Trust. Auckland
GRH Mosquito T & G W Burwood-Hoy. Plimmerton
GSM2 Arcus M P Dolan. Christchurch
GTC2 AS33 G C Harrison
GTI Glas 304 MS Sport Aircraft Ltd
GUP2 DG-800B M D Aldridge. Christchurch
GVS2 LS6-b V J Vingerhoeds. Clevedon
GXD LS 3 M H Geering. Tauranga
GYK Disc 2b GYK Syndicate. Queenstown
GZN LS8-18 D N Dickinson. Wellington
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