Format changes to The Vintage Aviator Shows, Masterton, NZ

Info for forumites considering taking in a TVAL Show while visiting NZ (to see a flying Snipe replica, for instance):
In recent years these have been held on the Saturday nearest Nov 11 and Apr 25, with a later-starting one alternating years with the Wings Over Wairarapa Show in late January.

Wings Over NZ thread on April 2013 Show
http://rnzaf.proboards.com/post/186365/thread

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=520378814700039&id=130953866975871
[INDENT]Due to the ever increasing numbers of WWI aviation enthusiasts attending our shows we are altering our format to give our visitors a more personal and unique aviation experience.
Our previous 2 and 1/2 hour airshow will be shortened to almost 2 hours, allowing us to keep the show fresh by alternating aircraft for future shows. Additionally, an hour before the air show begins, all our aircraft will be able to be accessed on the flightline by the public. Pilots and ground crew will be available beside the aircraft to talk to and answer any questions and there will be plenty of close-up photo opportunities available.
Owing to the success of Gene DeMarco’s Rotary engine talk at our last April show, we plan on wrapping up the show with a similar engine or aircraft demonstration.

For now, this new format says goodbye to our vehicle rides and vintage car displays, however we hope the added bonus of being able to walk the flightline and listen to the pilots explain their aeroplanes will satisfy many of our visitor requests for more detailed information!

We are also moving our air show and spectator area to the opposite side of the airfield to take advantage of the hangars and buildings in case of weather disruptions. This way, even in the event of a complete rain-out, visitors will still be able to view the aircraft under-cover and talk to the pilots. Additionally we can develop our VIP area (intended for all those hardcore TVAL enthusiasts who visit us every show) and finally be rid of the dreaded portaloos!!!

Do you have a topic of interest that you would like one of our pilots or engineers to discuss or explain in more detail at the end of the show? Rotary Engines; Interrupter Gear;the Great Aces of WWI…….? Ideas on this site are welcome! Let’s get some discussion going![/INDENT]

Masterton is an easy day trip by car (a bit more rushed by train) from Wellington.