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Macdonald
Macdonald
Macdonald
MEMORIAL AWARD
MEMORIAL AWARD
MEMORIAL AWARD

The Macdonald Memorial Award was
established in 1954 in memory of the
founder of the NZMAA, Fred Macdonald. It
is awarded annually to someone who is
considered to have made an outstanding
contribution to aeromodelling in New
Zealand.

This year, the Macdonald Memorial Trustees are
very pleased to present the award to Rob Wallace.
The citation below briefly summarises Robs
contributions and achievements over many years.
Rob Wallace
Rob Wallace
Rob Wallace
Rob has been a member of the Free Flight SIG for many years
and currently holds the position of Chairman. His achievements
in his chosen sports of Control Line and F1A and F1H glider in administrator and helper for Free Flight and Control
World Championships has been outstanding. Manager, Line events for the past 40 years. Rob Has written
competitor, Team Manager, and helper in FAI F1A and F1H several articles that have been published in Model
World Cup events both in New Zealand and overseas at Lost Flying World and continues as scribe for the Free
Hills California. Rob has served as Team Manager and Flight SIG page.
Assistant Judge in Control Line World Champs. When the flying
field for the Glider World Championship became unavailable The Macdonald Memorial Trustees would like to
here in New Zealand, he was part of the team who arranged the congratulate Rob and thank him for his outstanding
event to take place in Lost Hills America thus keeping these contributions to the aeromodelling community.
events in New Zealand’s control. As a competitor in his chosen
sport, Rob has achieved many successes both in World and Rob Macdonald
New Zealand championships. He has been a willing Chairman Macdonald Memorial Trust

Kapiti Aeromodellers’ Rally

Sat 16th & Sun 17th March 2024

Queen Elizabeth Park
Mackay’s Crossing
Paekakariki

No landing fees
MFNZ Wings Badge
required

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