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Over the weekend of the 13 of November 2010, a couple of the crew from PLK Ashburton and friends went up to the Lake Camp in the mountains to take the Kite Kat out for a blast. Craig Knights (our mate) sent us this video. It was a great day for heading [...]
Craig recently went to a wedding of one of his best friends daughters, a beach wedding, dangerous stuff (in the scale of things worse than working with kids and animals on a movie set) Well no more encouragement was needed Craig asked the bride if she would [...]
We are always working in the factory, but then once in a while we get to do something awesome. Simon, Pam and Ningsih are making the prototype for the Worlds Largest kite and now that the skins are put together (and Jenny was away) we thought we [...]
We scanned some photos to the computer the other week and I thought I would add a few to the web page. If you know anyone in them, please send me an email. It was all before my time. My how people change….
Peter was awarded the Edeiken Award for Kite Flyer of the Year at the AKA Convention held at Seaside Oregon in October 2010. The award arrived this morning, but unfortunately Peter left New Zealand about 2 hours earlier to go to a festival, so at the moment we [...]
Our friend Martin Meldrum, who is back again at Scott Base again this year, sent us these photos and an email. Attached should be a couple of shots taken in front of Scott Base a couple of days ago with the Viper you sent down to me [...]
Our friend Martin Meldrum, who is back again at Scott Base again this year, sent us these photos and an email. Attached should be a couple of shots taken in front of Scott Base a couple of days ago with the Viper you sent down to me [...]
Paul, Snurges’ flyer, took him out and flew him the other week. He was hoping to take some pictures and even the local paper was there. This is a photo that someone took on their phone. It looks awesome with the sun shining behind him. This is the [...]
What do I think of Lufthansa? Not the sort of treatment I expected as a Star Alliance elite gold frequent flier from a full service Star Alliance airline- not an acceptable way to treat any customer. My 2 cents’ worth… my reckoning is you’d get faster & better service [...]
On the 16 of October 2010, a Spring Fair was held in Ashburton New Zealand, and Craig was asked to fly some kites for the crowds entertainment. Not only was the sun shining, but the wind was blowing. This all added up to make one fantastic day. [...]