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Round NZ Air Race - Latest News [Page 1]

Air Race Starts Today

Monday, 29 March 2004, 8:50 am | Round NZ Air Race

The crew of Beechcraft Bonanza VH-FMD made a dramatic arrival to New Zealand on their way to the start line of the Around New Zealand Air Race 2004. Pilot David McDonald and aircraft engineer Ian Thornton established a new world speed record ... More >>

Airrace Good News for Air Race competitors

Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 12:07 am | Round NZ Air Race

Last minute developments have allowed Maurice Kirk to compete in the Around New Zealand Air Race, after a few maintenance issues cast doubts on whether his machine would be fit to fly by race start date. Just this week the aircraft was signed off to fly ... More >>

Excitement Mounts As Race Creeps Closer

Thursday, 18 March 2004, 11:01 am | Round NZ Air Race

Excitement is mounting as the start date for the Around New Zealand Air Race creeps closer. There remains just two weeks to go until registration day, for an event that has been more than a year in the making. Speculation is rife as to who will take ... More >>

Around New Zealand Air Race

Monday, 15 March 2004, 3:06 pm | Round NZ Air Race

Around New Zealand Airrace commences from Whenuapai on Monday 29 March and finishes over Wanaka on Friday 9 April. 61 planes have registered - coming from USA, Australia, Switzerland, Borneo, UK and of there are plenty from NZ. More >>

The Around New Zealand Air Race Is A Go!

Thursday, 5 February 2004, 2:49 pm | Round NZ Air Race

It's all go! The Around New Zealand Air Race is confirmed to go ahead, and the race will attract nationwide attention. Entries are still rolling in, with sixty aircraft signed up so far. More >>

Second Round New Zealand Air Race Planned For 2004

Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 5:28 pm | Round NZ Air Race

A group of aviation enthusiasts from Auckland's North Shore is organising another Round New Zealand Air Race which will be held in April 2004. This is only the second race in 12 years. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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