The Langley Marshall Trophy memorialises Brian Langley and Paul Marshall – passionate Northshore Aero Club aerobatic instructors and NZAC stalwarts.

Awarding of the Langley Marshall Trophy is to the pilot scoring the highest overall percentage across all completed sequences.

Past winners have typically (but not always) been from the lower categories, so everybody has a chance to win the main trophy.

This two-day competition will allow (weather permitting) at least three competition sequence flights per competitor, in your selected category.

• The 2023/24 Known sequences are on the NZAC website or https://openaero.net
• In REC and SPT, you have the option of designing your own Free sequence (within the rules) in OpenAero, or re-flying your Known sequence.
• For INT and above, you must create your own Free Known sequence using the figures of 2023 CIVA Free Known in OpenAero.
• If you are new to competition aerobatics, there are many articles on the NZAC website regarding the use of OpenAero, and the Rules (Resources/Rules) provide limits and requirements of sequences and figures.

Hangarage, overnight parking and fuel available on the airfield. Landing fees and hangarage fees payable to Mercer Airport.

Mercer Hotel Backpackers (http://www.mercerhotel.co.nz), located on the airfield, may have accommodation – Email: [email protected] or Phone: 09 232 6767

Helpers required both days to assist with ground duties (no helpers, no flying!)

No experience required for many of the roles – get involved to learn more about our sport.

Please register too (no membership or entry fee required for Helpers)

Entries close January 12th (late entry fee of $50 after that)

Contact Contest Director, Grant Benns, for more details.

[email protected]

021 0629929