Sixteen-year-old to make debut at bush pilot championships in Marlborough
As for getting his driving licence; "Soon ... whenever I can be bothered." The Healthy Bastards championships is a precision landing, and STOL (short takeoff and landing) competition held annually at the Omaka Airfield in Blenheim, now in its ninth year. It is run by the Marlborough Aero Club, in conjunction with major sponsor Dave Baldwin of the Bulls Flying Doctor Service. It takes place this year on Waitangi Day, February 6. RICKY WILSON/STUFF A variety of planes are expected to take part in the Healthy Bastards bush pilot championships. Ferghus' dad, and Marlborough Aero Club membe...
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