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20 06, 2026

Allen Hogan Interview

2026-06-20T17:33:35+12:00

Interview with Allen Hogan

Allen talks about getting into aerobatics in the 1960s in a Tiger Moth, working in ATC in Australia, making aerobatic friends, competing in the aerobatic competitions in Australia and beyond including the world Aerobatic Championships, and then returning to New Zealand in 1979 to form the New Zealand Aerobatic Club and compete for a number of years.

Huge thanks to Niki Franklin at retold. for producing this interview

Allen Hogan Interview2026-06-20T17:33:35+12:00
12 04, 2026

Pam Collings Interview

2026-04-12T14:16:35+12:00

Interview with Pam Collings

Pam Collings shares her story of flying and aerobatics from in front of her original Pitts Special aircraft while attending the NZAC’s South Island Akro Fest in November 2025

Huge thanks to Niki Franklin at retold. for producing this interview

Pam Collings Interview2026-04-12T14:16:35+12:00
4 10, 2025

South Island Akro Fest 2025 – Registrations Open

2025-10-04T16:42:21+13:00

South Island Akro Fest 2025

Ashburton, New Zealand

Registration is now open for the NZAC’s 2025 South Island Akro Fest, in Ashburton – hosted by the Mid Canterbury Aero Club.

This year, we are celebrating 40 years of the NZ Aerobatic Club and the 80th Anniversary of the Pitts Special. It is shaping up to be another classic with the categories all super competitive with pilots improving and moving up for a bigger challenge, as others acquire and learn new types in the infamous aerobatic box. We look forward to seeing you in Ashburton later next month. Also a big shout out to all our amazing supporters and volunteers who are returning in 2025!

To register:

  • Read the Procedures Manual
  • Download, complete, and return the Registration form including your licence, BFR, medical, aerobatics BFR, (where appropriate) LLDA, and aircraft insurance

Key dates:

  • 10th November – Registrations and Free Knowns (where applicable) due
  • 18th-19th November – Arrival, tech inspection, and practice days
  • 20th November 2025 – Official practice and Competition flights start
  • 21st November 2025 – Competition flights continue
  • 22nd November 2025 – Competition flights continue to completion

For further information or assistance contact Andy Love

Happy practicing and we look forward to seeing you in 6 weeks time!

South Island Akro Fest 2025 – Registrations Open2025-10-04T16:42:21+13:00
26 06, 2025

NZAC Judge Training

2025-06-26T19:41:20+12:00

Judge Training Session [Level 2]

Join us online* Friday 27th June at 6pm NZ time for the winter judge training seminar, expanding on Level 1 Judging Fundamentals – this session will be focusing on:

  • Judging flow
  • Deductions
  • Consistency in speaking and scribing
  • Scribing shorthand
  • Q&A

Live streaming here on YouTube from Friday 27th from 6pm (NZ time)
(https://youtube.com/live/9hCovxrOMvg?feature=share)

Catch you there!

– NZAC Committee

(* NOTE: event moved to online-only due to weather)

NZAC Judge Training2025-06-26T19:41:20+12:00
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