The standard of aircraft and flying was second to none , with great displays of all eras of military aircraft throughout the weekend . Frazer Briggs again wowed the public with his freestyle aerobatic displays , but unfortunately on Sunday during a fast snap manoeuvre his aircraft suffered a catastrophic wing failure , and with a remarkable display of airmanship , he maintained control of the crippled model , knifeedged it twice around the circuit and managed to get it down on the strip with minimal extra damage .
This year , we were assisted by the Hastings ATC who looked after manning the gate and parking , a chore happily delegated out by members , and maintained a display at the field . We were able to make them a significant donation of $ 500 for their assistance .
At the conclusion of Sunday afternoon ' s program , Trophies were presented in the following categories ;
World War One ; Ray McPeake with his Ettrich Taube . ( Hastings )
Sabre Twins ... We were well supported by the Turbine fraternity , and seen here a pair of likely lads . In the far corner is the Stiver family F-86-F Sabre , built in 2008 from a Trim Aircraft moulded kit and powered now by a Jet Cat P60 turbine . The model is 66 inches square . In the near corner is Andrew Farrow ' s Skymaster model Sabre , powered by a Jet Cat P80 SE which he says is better flown by his 12 year old son James who has been flying for 5 years
World War Two , John Sutherland and his Fokke Wulf 190 . ( Have . Nth .)
Between the Wars ; Grant Findlay and his Tiger Moth ( Hamilton )
New Zealand Military ; Jeff Clarkson and his Tiger Moth ( Hastings )
Tony Withey from New Plymouth flew his big Air Macchi . This is built up and finished from an F . B . Jet Fiabio Kit and powered by a Behotech 130 turbine which develops 30 lbs of thrust . All up weight is 17.5 kg and the aircraft is now 5 years old .
Modern Military ; Clint Kraidy and his MIG 25 ( Auckland )