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Peter Cmyral, the organizer and host of the
Nitro Days in Niederölbarn.

Martin Bauer's Yak-130 shortly after the start against the background of the
Grimminger mountain range, which is a challenge for many pilots. mitive of the Austrian jet flight Billy Zauner had a
beautiful Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II in his lug-
gage, which he presented very convincingly in
flight. During the lunch break between 1 and 2
to turbine-powered gliders. Both large and small jets powered p.m., which was prescribed for noise protection reasons, many
by kerosene or electric impellers were represented at the mee- pilots and spectators used the extensive catering offer of the
ting. Every pilot was able to present his model in flight. This re- restaurant and the stands for refreshment. A few busy impeller
sulted in a very good mixture of all categories for the visitors. pilots took the opportunity and flew with their EDF jets, as they
Moderator Kurt Donner and organizer Peter Cmyral led in an were exempt from the lunch break.
entertaining way through the day and of course through the As in previous years, the Nitro Days in Niederöblarn were a
flight program. They provided information about the jets in the great event for the jet scene and a successful conclusion to this
air and their pilots. Representing all the excellent pilots who year's season. Thanks to the flight management, the members
took part in the meeting, Martin Bauer with his Yak-130 and Jür- of the Alpenflugzentrum Niederöblarn and the local ÖAMTC air
gen Tüchler with the model of the Fiat G-91 Gina should be rescue service. They made it possible that the meeting at the
mentioned. The BAe Hawk 100 by Arndt Schlacher, which has airfield could take place during the three days.
a very high level of detail, was also very nice to look at. The pri- JP

The Viper-Jet of Franz Hruby. He also
provided most of the pictures.

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