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2007 NZAC National Championships - Colin Greatrex, Mike Slack, Grant Benns, Brad Marsh Colin Greatrex It is with great sadness we report the passing of Colin Greatrex on Sunday 15th November, 2009. Most of you will have known Colin as a stalwart member of the New Zealand Aerobatic Club over many years. Colin was an enthusiastic competitor winning the Intermediate title in 2007 before progressing to fly Advanced in 2008. He was also an active volunteer at all NZAC events; most competitors will remember Colin ensuring that they were “ready to fly” as he performed his duties as Starter. Many of you will also know Colin’s wife, Joan. Also a pilot, Joan is regularly found on the competition judging line scribing for our judges. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Joan and the family. Colin’s last weekend was spent following his passion for aerobatics as a participant in the RNZAF-hosted Display and Aerobatic Training camp at Ohakea. It was on his way home from Ohakea to Ardmore in Pitts Special ZK-MAD that Colin tragically lost his life. The aircraft was also damaged beyond repair.
The Pitts Special S2B ZK-MAD is based at Ardmore (NZAR) in Auckland, New Zealand and is regularly seen aerobating locally. ZK-MAD and its owners attend the Aerobatic Nationals in Waipukarau (NZYP) and the Brian Langley Competitions at North Shore (NZNE), and is a regular visitor to the Waikato too!
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