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Mercury Bay Flyer
November 2020 Editor: Wally Pendray
021 907 782 email: pendrayw@gmail.com
Flying Activity:
October has come and gone already so we are well on the way with the longer days and good weather
certainly bringing visitors to Whitianga en mass. Just look at this fine Waco making the most of the fine
weather.
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Four MBAC aircraft took part in the fly in to Waiheke with
the first weekend cancelled due weather but the following
weekend was great. All
had an enjoyable visit
to Waiheke while the
conditions remained
perfect.
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The Coro Club now has its signage in place at the entrance to the
MBAC Clubhouse so good coffee and eats are available and Maree has
the Coro Club humming now for aeroplane spotters and their friends.
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Whitianga Coffee Club outings to Pauanui are
finding new places to go and activities to
participate in too.
Coro Club Cafe
OPENed 24 October 20
hello@coro.club
027 611 7161
The vision is for a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to
enable customers to chill out and watch the aircraft that frequent
the airfield. The prime position in the industrial area means that the locals and employees from surrounding
businesses won’t have to venture too far for a coffee and bite to eat. Coro Club will be offering a full cabinet
food selection to cater to all tastes plus drinks and delicious Mt. Atkinson Coffee. We will be open 7 days from
October – April.
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Flight Club Ballroom
Nicole from Coromandel Weddings can be contacted via phone (020
418 47420), email or via her webpage
www.coromandelweddings.co.nz
Next Wedding booked for 14 November 20 after Covid
cancellations affected their planned schedule
Notices from committee
New Hangars are now finalising as the build is finishing off and ground works are being
completed. 28 hangars have been built and sold in the past couple of years and a new
WAITLIST started!
AVGAS tanks have been drained, cleaned and
refilled.
A crane was set up over the man hole for a man kitted
up in a hazmat suit with harness etc and breathing
apparatus to be lowered into the tank.
He simulated unconscious and the top guys winched him
up out of the tank to make sure that the rescue gear
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worked. Then he was lowered back into the tank and used a mop to clean up the last of the fuel. Lint free rags
were used to go over the whole interior of the tank to get rid of
any dust. The pick-up was checked to make sure it is 150mm off
the bottom of the tank, ie there can be 150mm of water in the
tank before it will be sucked up and pumped into your plane!
The guy was winched out and the fuel put back into the tank.
Martin Little & Des Gyde look after the weekly checks thereafter.
NOTAM’ed section of runway 04/22 has been cleared for operational use again as the grass has
recovered well over winter. NOTAM A2545/20 refers
The local farmer has been cutting hay late this month so the aerodrome will take on a different look
when the runways are not so well defined with short grass all over. The threshold markers define the
runway width and length.
MBA flew 0 hours in October due to maintenance requirements. MBB is nearing completion and now
awaiting CAA inspection to complete the build cycle. Standby for this new bird to launch.
The MBAC website allows you to view the pictures within the newsletter in larger sizes if you are not
receiving them on your tablet. Remember to check your browser view if you are unable to download the
newsletter on your tablet.
Daylight saving has arrived so get those aircraft annuals completed and get out
there and enjoy those sunny day!
Next Executive Meeting - Saturday 14 November 20 at 0930hrs
Please Support Our Sponsors:
Whitianga Waterways – www.whitiangawaterways.co.nz
Avsure Insurance – www.avsure.co.nz
Hart & Associates Ltd – Chartered Accounts – www.hartal.co.nz
Mercury Bay Aero Club is now on Facebook so check out the recent happenings.....and future events!
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New Members
No new members have joined the MBAC this month. But coffee at the Coro Club is still available!
Flying Events
http://www.aviationnews.co.nz/other/calendar
Any time - Coffee and Golf: Pauanui Sports and Recreation Club Ring Jo on 07 864 8695 ext 3 email:
golfshop@pauanuiclub.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/wally.pendray/posts/3299340513435483
21 November: Northern Aviators Club - Pancake breakfast at Kaipara flats arrivals from 8am for breakfast
and chat before heading off to Dargaville for Lunch! (cancelled October due weather)
14 November: Black Sands @ NZTE 2020 Te Kowhai instead of the usual Raglan due to Covid-19
uncertainties. One-day fly-in with options (barbecue dinner) for overnight stay.
Contact Bruce Cooke Ph: 021 112 2364 E: bmcooke@waikato.ac.nz
15 November: Turangi Aero Club AOPA fly in for lunch: Contact 021 155 7595
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=988140514997153&id=640392533105288
28 November: Matamata Aero Club Lunch flyin Sunday 28
November 11am …. Anna Doer 027 7025924 or email:
info@mac.org.nz
30 December Wananaki fly in Martin Farrand….
martin@forbespack.co.nz if interested as there are specific
procedures to be adhered to for this location - to post in next
news letter
30 January 2021 Wings and Wheels Thames
6 February 2021 Healthy Bastards, Omaka Aerodrome info 03 578 5073 fly@marlboroughaeroclub.co.nz
bring your tent
New Book: Aviator Oscar Garden
From London to TEAL.
“click for more info”
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http://www.flyingnz.co.nz
Other stuff:
Electric flight is getting closer and closer
https://youtu.be/OVSUUjFc9Mo
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Mercury Bay Model Club
Gary Presland is almost ready to Launch his Extra
aerobatic
model….
Wayne’s latest build an 85“wingspan scale model Vans RV4
almost ready for engine runs
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Happy Spring Season
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AG Plane fun at the Sign of the Kiwi right here in
Mercury Bay https://youtu.be/sCEE5wwkXmo
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Cessna 210 Takes off in the Coromandel https://youtu.be/oUrjv3Kpynw
Golf 9 Holes $20
Golf Carts $20 / $30
Coffee and food
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ring Jo 07 864 8695 Ext 3
Stop Press
Doug St George had the unfortunate experience of calling in the Westpac helicopter by needing to dial
111 during October. His mission to Waikato Hospital was on top of cloud but he didn’t get a window seat
as he was required to be laid flat. Good news is he is undergoing good recovery and readying for flying
again shortly. He was diagnosed with a TIA (mini Stroke) and his driving, flying licences were suspended for
30 days. Wishing you a speedy recovery Doug.
Vans RV 12 For Sale
John Gemmell phone
027 498 5381
New Headgear and
shirts now available from
Tony Turner 027-314-1826
Shirts $35 Polo & T Shirts $25 Caps $20
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