WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA

TRUST HOUSE WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2011 DECEMBER 2010 'TIS THE SEASON… The sun is shining, Santa is about to take flight and there are only six weeks until the best Wings Over Wairarapa yet!  Does it get any better than that?! 'TIS THE SEASON If you're stuck for Christmas presents what about shouting that special person a Gold Pass to the air show – the best seats in the house, complimentary lunch and VIP parking are just some of the benefits.  Or perhaps give them a family pass as an excuse to get the extended family together for a day out to remember??  These are just some of the many ways you can visit Wings this year. WOTIF YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION! Wot about a fly by weekend to Wings of Wairarapa while enjoying all that Wellington, the coolest little capital in the world, has to offer at the same time by commuting each day on the air show train?  Book accommodation before 19 December with Wotif.com and you may just manoeuvre a great deal from $85*.  But hurry, accommodation is soaring away!  For more information visit www.wotif.com BIRDS OF A FEATHER Cessna 180/185 owners are becoming very aware that only two months separate them from the congregation of the biggest flock of the types that New Zealand has ever seen or is likely to see again.  This celebration of the FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY of the 185 will be led by the first of the type to be delivered to New Zealand; ZK-CAK arrived in May 1961, serial number 0017. In its company will be 180s; BDD and BDE, the first two of that type, first arriving in NZ in August 1953.  ANOTHER SEVENTY SEVEN of these aircraft will join these three at WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA in January. These aeroplanes will come from all the towns, rivers, gullies, and backblock farms and stations where only a self respecting 180 or 185 would reside. Mount Cook Airlines are very kindly bringing ZK-CBS a 17500hr veteran ski-plane of the high South Island glaciers.  Birthday celebrations will continue on Saturday evening where a guest speaker will trace the history of the hardworking 185 which is said to be equalled by only one other aircraft and that is its feisty older sister. Late registrations can be made to Jeff Griffith at pam-jeff@xtra.co.nz If you are attending the reunion or just flying in to enjoy the show check out the AIP supplement on the HOW TO GET THERE page on our website for all you need to know. WE WILL REMEMBER As you will be aware the theme of the 2011 show is 'We Will Remember' and will celebrate not only the aircraft but also the men and women who shaped the history of aviation, making it a tribute show not to be missed.  In light of this the show's executive have decided to recognise all Veterans of WW2 by welcoming them into the Wings Over Wairarapa Official Enclosure on the flight line.  This will enable them to enjoy the company of other ex-servicemen and women and at the same time be close to the action as aircraft of both World Wars perform.  All that is required is that they pay the admission for the day.  This offer is not restricted to ex Air Forces personnel, but applies to all services.  Anyone wishing to take up this offer and see a first class Airshow should apply now to: Reg Wellington, 18B Ruihi Street, ROTORUA 3010. ph. 07 346 2922 or email poneke@ihug.co.nz REMEMBER OUR FACEBOOK PAGE For those of you who have not yet discovered out Facebook page check it out at http://www.facebook.com/WOWairshow and make sure you sign up as a friend to catch up with the regular updates of photos from previous shows, and more frequent news updates about the show.  Make sure that you tell your friends about it also! Please do let us know (email: info@wings.org.nz) if there is any specific information about the show that you require; if not watch this space for regular newsletters and show updates and we look forward to seeing you in January!