Pilots compete for cup

From: The Nelson Mail | Date: February 11, 2005 | Copyright information

All eyes will be on the sky above Motueka airport next week for the Royal New Zealand Aero Club national competitions.

The Motueka Aero Club is hosting the event, which will see 85 pilots from throughout New Zealand competing for the Wigram Cup.

The aero club which receives the most points during the competition wins the cup.

Motueka Aero Club president Jim ...

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