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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:22:41 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:25:34 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:28:19 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:34:40 GMT 12
It's been cold at times lately. Flying at 150 or 160 is necessary for sea level cabin for a critically ill patient, but this puts us in well inside the icing levels: The heated windshield doing it's job:  The unheated centre screen:    Sometimes even the heated windshields cannot cope. This is in clear air after flying through a cumulus cloud. Spot the problem.   |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:37:36 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:46:09 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:48:45 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 8:50:57 GMT 12
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Post by nzompilot on Nov 13, 2008 9:01:10 GMT 12
Nice pics Joe - KFB looks great in that scheme much better than the old one  Isn't that usually based in WLG or does it only head down there when Mr Jackson needs it? Not often I get to see BHE from the airside angle looks good, when was that? |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 9:16:58 GMT 12
Thanks nzompilot. KFB is based in AKL but comes down to WLG when required. Not very often these days I notice. The Blenheim shots were taken late last week and on Tuesday this week.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 9:19:14 GMT 12
If you're ever around and you see me turn up feel free to catch me in the terminal, I always go for a coffee during turn arounds. I'm happy to show you the airside.
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Post by stu on Nov 13, 2008 10:20:02 GMT 12
Fascinating series of photos Joe, especially the icing. I can see how an SLR could be a bit bulky in the cockpit....  ... or am I on the wrong track again. ;D |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 10:22:48 GMT 12
;D I wondered why those Avsec guys were giving me a hard time
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 13, 2008 14:53:10 GMT 12
Interesting photos Joe.
I note that some of the CT/4E's have the Red Checkers cowls fitted. Do they just leave them on all the time now? Or was this an actual Red Checkers mission?
The Checkers cowls used to be seperate and only fitted during display season. It's too early for the season now I'd think. Maybe this was a team selection mission?
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 13, 2008 15:04:47 GMT 12
The voices on the radios were definitely 'new' pilots. They must leave the checkers on the cowls.
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Post by corsair67 on Nov 13, 2008 18:03:54 GMT 12
Love those images, Joe. Those compact Canons are great little cameras. My first digital camera was a Canon A85 that I bought about four years ago, and it's still going strong with it's new owner - one of my sisters!  Being a non-pilot, I'm amazed at the amount of ice that can build up on an aircraft in the right conditions. Easy to see how it can quickly cause problems if not dealt with.  Is that O2 mask a left over from the Battle of Britain?  ;D |
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Post by bazzaboeing on Nov 14, 2008 9:33:51 GMT 12
Hi Joe, I hope it wasnt Avsec in Christchurch giving you a bit of a run around as we always try and help you guys as much as possible. I know we sometimes are a bit pushed and you may have to wait for a few minutes but we may have a bit on with other escorts and such. I will have to say hello if I see you about now I know what you look like, although that Oxy mask you are wearing looks like its an antique left over from the trenchs of the First World War!!!  |
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Post by sqwark2k on Nov 16, 2008 8:27:05 GMT 12
I believe the CT4's were on training sorties. They were flying in/out of wigram for a bit. 2 ship formation take offs followed by splits into trail to set heading overhead the field on navigation flights by the looks. Was great to see and hear them trashing around. My house is under the circuit. One formation looked very sharp staying in echelon all the way from take-off to set heading. Pity these things aren't notified more, especially to the ATC as they stayed overnight at WG one night I'd heard.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 28, 2008 12:46:14 GMT 12
Would have made a nice visit for your cadets.
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Post by haughtney1 on Nov 28, 2008 22:01:26 GMT 12
Fantastic photo's Joe, I forget who pretty lil Ole NZ is from the air. The great thing about your shots are that for many of your fellow aviators..the pictures you have taken encompass loads of things that ordinary lay people dont get to see, or notice... e.g. ice the windscreen! I reckon CX need to wash their aeroplanes a bit more!
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