South Island Freestyle Aerobatics Expo 2007

[ampEater]

So who is going for a bit of a fly when we arrive?

I know I am

[NZ Scythe]

If the weather is ok OneCan and I will probably go set up the flag poles tonight, might see you there

[SargeNZ]

Well team, myself and Richard Race are on the road 6am tomorrow, ETA the airfield at 8:15. See you there.

[SargeNZ]

Well guys, I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Great to catch up with the guys and check out how much everyone is improving in their flying skills. We couldn't have asked for better weather on the Saturday.

Some may be wondering what happened to me on the Sunday. Basically, unfamiliar gravel road + loss of traction + lack of driver skill = bang. Looks like the Mazda will be a write-off. I'm fine however. Massive thanks to the guys who sacrificed their morning of flying to help me out, I owe more than a couple of 12 packs - make sure I'm held to it.

Chances are good that I will still make it to the nationals, There are less gravel roads up there anyway

I got a few questions about the EPP foamie that I was flying, I will post the plans as soon as I get back to my laptop in Invercargill, I'm currently home in Timaru with the folks.

Theres probably a nickname somewhere in all of this.

Sarge.

[onecan]

Thanks to all those guys that travelled from far and wide to attend over the weekend, it was a great success. Hope everyone enjoyed it and the weather was certainly fantastic.

Big Thanks once again to Jason from Model Airworks and Robert from Smart-Fly who helped us out with some fantastic prizes, seemed like most people took something away which was good to see.

Yes Sarge your absence was noted on Sunday morning after your attempt at becoming the next Possum Bourne!! Good thing you walked away unharmed and it wasn't on Saturday night. As you say I am sure a good nick name will come out of it!

We will be updating this forum and www.nzrcaa.co.nz with results and pics over the next few days.

Cheers,
1CAN

[onecan]

Results from the Pattern Comp on Saturday:

Sportsman
1st Terry Parker 3000
2nd Jeremy McLean 2720
3rd Thomas Hale 2619
4th Kevin Wall 2590
5th Peter Salmond 2434
6th Fraser McGarvie 2414
7th Grant Hastie 2323

Advanced
1st Alex Hewson 3000
2nd Richard Race 2769
3rd Colin Chalmers 2744
4th Alec Taylor 2596
5th Marcus Sargent 2551
6th Jeff Smart 2509

Well done to all that flew.

[ampEater]

Glad to hear your all good Sargent Crash I'm happy to help in ANY way to get you to the nats. I can drive you up myself if you need a ride. I would be able to take all your planes too Let me know. ps don't forget th U/C

Thanks to all who made the weekends event a truly amazing weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed it Bring on next time

[Mr Loopy]

Yes Sarge it was a bit of a shock to find you parked up there. Remember I have pics if you can handle it :-)
Thank you to all who helped organise the FANTASTIC weekend that I'm sure was enjoyed by all.

[NZ Scythe]

Thanks for the good words guys, It makes it all worth while. Hopefully this acts as a bit of a boost of motivation for next years aerobatics competitions - The more entries we get throughout the year means the more prizes will that be up for grabs!

Dunedin is a great location, it is central enough for the chch and the invercargill guys and the weather is always great this time of year. If anyone has any suggestions about how we can improve things for next year we would love to hear them.

Keep up the good flying!

[SargeNZ]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Loopy
	Remember I have pics if you can handle it :-)

Yip, hit me.

[NZ Scythe]

Here are a few photos from the weekend (check out the long grass on the side of the runway!)

[mikeymikeymikey]

Looks like awesome fun guys, has taylor actually designed a plane thats not a pig? Couldnt be...