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As previously advised, the requirement for the Wings badge to be held by all members has been waived in the meantime and the "Wings" proficiency program is under review.

The outcome of this review will be finalised and approved at the next NZMAA council meeting. In the meantime.

The current rule that a certificate is only required if flying at a full-size airfield or within 4km is, of course, still valid. The test is really quite simple, so why not? Rally and contest organisers may insist on participants holding the Wings qualification. - (Written by Ken Buckley)

Hello to our 2 new managers!!!!!!

Many hours spent looking for these two elusive characters

Well, its a sad day, this Mentor single engine recon and training master piece lands for the last time.  Strangley though it is being retired in pretty much one piece, unlike so many of its counterparts.

Recently the jet modelers of New Zealand moved for a name change from the Turbine SIG to be called the NZJMA (New Zealand Jet Modeller's Assoc.).

The purpose behind the change is to better cater for the needs of jet modelers, as the original SIG was more targeted with the responsibilities of operating turbine powered models. As this discipline of aeromodelling is constantly changing and advancing with new systems and methods of operation, there was need to have an association which was more representative of our needs.

Our website at http://www.nzjma.com further explains the purpose and role of this new association and anybody interested in further information with regard to any aspect of jet modelling, can contact their nearest representative listed on the "statement of purpose" page. - November 06 Model Fliers.