22 04, 2022

2022/2023 Sequences Added

2022-04-22T12:05:33+12:00

We have updated our sequences page with the 2022/2023 Known and Free sequences.

Examples of some of these sequences being flown are also available!

2022/2023 Sequences Added2022-04-22T12:05:33+12:00
3 01, 2022

NZAC COVID-19 Pandemic Policy

2022-01-03T12:55:24+13:00

The Executive of the NZ Aerobatic Club is committed to the safe and responsible continuation of aerobatic competitions and training/coaching events during the COVID-19 Pandemic, observing any mandates or guidelines put in place by the NZ Government under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF) as is current at the time.

The Executive is also cognisant of the possible long-term effects of Covid-19 infection on the pilot and ATC members, many of whom rely on maintaining their medical for employment.

Airport operators, aeroclubs and social venues used by the NZAC have put in place requirements for users entering facilities to follow. Therefore, this must also be considered when setting the NZAC requirements for a competition or training camp, particularly when indoor briefings are required.

 

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators to ensure we all act in a manner to minimise the threat of the ongoing transmission and spread of the virus, by following the NZ Government mandates, rules and guidelines in place at the time, as well as complying with NZAC participation requirements during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Additionally, airport operators, aeroclubs and social venues have the right to apply additional requirements, which shall be notified to attendees and must also be complied with.

The recommendations for healthy personal behaviours include:

  • Regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands or use a hand sanitiser.
  • Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
  • Keep your distance from people you do not know.
  • Clean or disinfect shared surfaces often.
  • If you have a cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and get a test.

 

Covid Protection Framework (CPF) Guidance

All competitions and training/coaching events are deemed ‘Gatherings’ by the Executive, under the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

The COVID-19 Protection Framework outlines three different settings which may be prescribed for a geographical area – Green, Orange or Red. Each setting places restrictions on the number of attendees at a Gathering and may therefore restrict attendance at NZAC Gatherings.

NZAC Participation Policy

While respecting the rights of all members/attendees to have the choice to be vaccinated or un-vaccinated, the Executive wishes to be inclusive in safely encouraging all members to participate in club gatherings regardless of vaccination status, in a manner which exceeds the current requirements of the CPF but with a minimal imposition on any attending member.

In this regard, participation at all NZAC-sanctioned events operating under the CPF shall be in accordance with the following:

Activity definition Gathering
Gathering Attendees* Green – max 100 attendees
Orange – max 50 attendees
Red – max 25 attendees
Health Verification ·         My Vaccine Pass, OR

·         -48-hour Negative Covid Test (PCR or Rapid Antigen Test)

*Attendees include competitors, officials/volunteers, and proximate spectators.

 

Privacy and kindness

Upon entry to any NZAC event venue, attendees must be prepared to present to the Organiser, CD, or delegated official evidence of their Health Verification as detailed above (not currently required for children under 12years of age).

The NZAC will NOT retain any record of the attendee’s vaccination or health status and shall only record the Health Verification has been sighted.

At any NZAC event, attendees will show kindness and respect to other attendees’ personal health choices.

NZAC COVID-19 Pandemic Policy2022-01-03T12:55:24+13:00
27 09, 2021

HAGAD – New Dates

2021-09-27T13:15:55+13:00
Due to a conflict with the Flying NZ regional comps and SAA Balck Sands Fly-In, both of which will have attendees that may wish to attend our Have a Go at Aerobatics Days as well, we have moved the event along one weekend, to November 19-21.
The registration page reflects the new dates – please register your interest to attend (free for instructors!) and let ‘your people’ (students/interested mates) know too.
And, within the limitations of rosters etc, let me know if you intend to come along, and for what days. I would like to make a plan of who (wannabes) can fly with who (instructors), as we have 25 registered attendees already – should be fun!
Cheers,
Grant
HAGAD – New Dates2021-09-27T13:15:55+13:00
21 09, 2021

Have a Go at Aeros Days (HAGAD!)

2021-09-21T19:55:53+12:00

As you might have expected, due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding the Delta Covid situation we have decided to move our “Have a Go at Aerobatics Day” event to our back-up dates, as follows:

Venue Mercer Airport
Date

NOW November 12/13/14th
(Due COVID)

Time All day, each day
Sequences Whatever you want to fly.
Registration

$40 per day for flyers (incl. lunch).

Instructors free.

(Aircraft hire and landing fees extra.)

Hopefully, we will be in Level 2 (or better) by mid-November – the weather should be warmer and more predictable too. 
 
Thank you to those who have already registered – there is a real buzz around this weekend, with over 20 attendees (and some cool planes) already registered.
 
Please rebook your planes, leave and accommodation for these new dates.
Contact me for any more info.
Grant  – 0210629929  / [email protected]
Have a Go at Aeros Days (HAGAD!)2021-09-21T19:55:53+12:00
18 09, 2021

Subs Renewal (2021/2022)

2021-09-19T12:22:57+12:00

Subscriptions for the 2021-22 season are unchanged and now due. You must be a financial member of the New Zealand Aerobatic Club to participate in club events and receive the E-newsletter.

Subs Renewal (2021/2022)2021-09-19T12:22:57+12:00
1 06, 2021

2021/2022 Sequences now available!

2021-09-19T11:56:48+12:00

Good news, the 2021/2022 sequences are now available. Check them out on the sequences page!

2021/2022 Sequences now available!2021-09-19T11:56:48+12:00
1 05, 2019

Aerobatic Turn Arounds

2021-09-19T00:02:37+12:00

Competition aerobatics are flown inside a 1km by 1km box, affectionately known as ‘the box’. Aerobatic sequences are designed to keep aircraft within the box utilising manoeuvres that continuously reverse the direction of flight.

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Aerobatic Turn Arounds2021-09-19T00:02:37+12:00
1 03, 2019

2019 NZAC Nationals

2021-09-18T23:56:45+12:00

Ever wondered what it’s like getting involved with competition aerobatics? Paul Curran writes this article detailing his first experience at our 2019 Nationals event.

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2019 NZAC Nationals2021-09-18T23:56:45+12:00
1 01, 2019

Aerobatic Pre-flights for Pilots

2022-11-22T21:42:37+13:00

Every pilot knows the importance of a thorough pre-flight… but for aerobatics we take it a step further… for obvious reasons! In this episode, Grant covers the in’s and out’s of an aerobatic pre-flight.

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Aerobatic Pre-flights for Pilots2022-11-22T21:42:37+13:00

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