Over the week from 29-7th December Matamata airfield is hosting the Northern area & Vintage Gliding Championships with over 20 gliders from Taupo,Drury,Tauranga and Whenuapai participating .The 3 air tow aircraft assisting in all air launches were PA-25,s ZK-CEB from Drury and locally based ZK-BZA and PA-18 cub ZK-BKJ arrived from Tauranga for the duration.
Myself and Pete "Hairy Mole Rat" visited the airfield on the 3rd December and wandering around the airfield came up with a couple of surprises .
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| Schempp-Hirth Discus B ZK-GXP from the local Piakio Gliding Club |
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| PA-18 ZK-BKJ from Tauranga seen towing |
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| Schempp-Hirth Ventus cT ZK-GSW up from Taupo gliding strip |
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| Glasflugel Standard Libelle ZK-GGJ is one of a few classic gliders on show that day and is a Matamata resident. |
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| Another Classic Glider was this Schleicher Ka 6CR ZK-GBU which came down from RNZAF Whenuapai Air base. |
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| Schleicher Ka 6CR ZK-GLX parked up at the top end of the airfield. |
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| Matamata resident Schempp-Hirth Disc Duo ZK-GYL tows away . |
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