Awarded for outstanding technical innovation and craftsmanship in aeromodelling
This award was donated to honour the memory of one of MFNZ great model builders, Ree Jones.
Do you think there is someone in your club whose passion for the hobby has inspired them to create something extra special? Now there is an opportunity to have their achievements recognised at a national level.
This award is open to all types of aeromodelling, not just the super scale model or highly technical achievement. It could be for a successful sport model with a home-made engine, a drone racer flying their own outstanding gear or someone building in innovative ways pioneering new techniques or materials, etc.
Nominations for the Trophy for this year are now open, so start thinking about a worthy recipient you know. Put together as much information as you can, detailing what they have achieved / built over the years that is unique and noteworthy.
This award is open to all types of aeromodelling, not just the super scale model or highly technical achievement. It could be for a successful sport model with a home-made engine, a drone racer flying their own outstanding gear or someone building in innovative ways pioneering new techniques or materials, etc.
Nominations for the Trophy for this year are now open, so start thinking about a worthy recipient you know. Put together as much information as you can, detailing what they have achieved / built over the years that is unique and noteworthy.
Please send nominations to the MFNZ Secretary by 31 October
Who was Rees?
For those not familiar with Rees he was a long-time member of the Whangarei MAC and MFNZ who passed away in September 2018. Amongst his many achievements and interests he found time to represent himself and NZ at National and International Freeflight and Control Line competitions. His interest, knowledge and participation however extended to ALL disciplines of the Sport/hobby as well as static modelling and full size aircraft. Throughout his life Rees also built up an extensive library and collection of modelling paraphernalia which he would generously share.