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Post by lesterpk on May 14, 2010 20:23:10 GMT 12
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Post by phil on May 14, 2010 20:28:05 GMT 12
Crickey, what a boring scheme.
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Post by skyhawkdon on May 14, 2010 20:35:43 GMT 12
Battleship grey...
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Post by kiwiscanfly on May 14, 2010 21:03:28 GMT 12
I hate to say it but God It Look's Good (sorry Phil)
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Post by rumourman on May 14, 2010 21:06:32 GMT 12
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Post by kiwiscanfly on May 14, 2010 21:11:42 GMT 12
So any of the NH90 anywhere?
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Post by phil on May 14, 2010 22:17:35 GMT 12
I hate to say it but God It Look's Good (sorry Phil) I hate to say it, but even capitalising each word wont make the plain grey any more interesting.
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Post by nige on May 14, 2010 22:18:52 GMT 12
Functional colour scheme I suppose (at least now the media might remember they are not "army")! But I just wish NZ would break with this new colour scheme "tradition" and like the OZ, Brits and US, put some colour back into the unique squadron insignia. (Again, from a media perspective, this could only be positive by reinforcing that the Air Force has some character, i.e. within the organisation there is some individual "flair" and pride that is proud to be on show, albiet discrete)!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 15, 2010 0:44:28 GMT 12
There's not much difference between this scheme and that worn by the Iroquois fleet. But I reckon it would look great with sharks teeth on the nose. ;D
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Post by smithy on May 15, 2010 0:51:04 GMT 12
I know next to nothing about egg-beaters but that doesn't look too bad.
I agree though, bloody boring scheme. Why on earth they don't go for a dark grey/dark green camo scheme is beyond me. I would have thought it'd be more useful for the altitudes and terrain they'll be working at and over. Then again two paints means more cost.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 15, 2010 1:10:01 GMT 12
As it is a training aircraft I'm surprised there are not some bright patches or stipes. That colour scheme will totally disappear on an average Ohakea grey day. Let's hope it doesn't lead to collisions.
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Post by smithy on May 15, 2010 1:18:09 GMT 12
As it is a training aircraft I forgot they were trainers Dave and see your point. Be interesting to see whether they change this scheme with that in mind.
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Post by phil on May 15, 2010 9:46:21 GMT 12
They are training and light utility helicopters. They will have an operational role as well.
I'm not too sure the SAS would appreciate flying around in Bright yellow and black helicopters!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 15, 2010 10:09:24 GMT 12
Yes, I know that Phil but safety must be considered for the trainee pilots in the circuit too surely? I think it would be dangerous to allow such low viz aircraft with inexperienced pilots aboard into such a busy circuit. It's not like the SAS will be going to war with them every day, now is it?
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Post by phil on May 15, 2010 10:24:31 GMT 12
If they have a CT job in NZ, I doubt they'll have the luxury of repainting the aircraft before they leave Ohakea.
The circuit at Ohakea is not at all busy either, and by the time they graduate onto HBC they have already passed their ABC and Kingair phase (I think they all do Kingairs???).
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Post by phil on May 15, 2010 11:19:21 GMT 12
They could look quite good in Yellow/Black training scheme.
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Post by corsair67 on May 15, 2010 11:44:48 GMT 12
Who cares about the colour scheme!
I'm more interested in the fact that the RNZAF is about to receive some brand new equipment, and that they'll actually own it themselves.
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Post by 30sqnatc on May 15, 2010 11:44:55 GMT 12
Functional colour scheme I suppose (at least now the media might remember they are not "army")! Note to self - send minute to Chief of Navy directing all ships to have 'NAVY' painted on the side and Chief of Army that all vehicles are to have 'ARMY' painted on the side. Can't confuse the press. Now what do we do on missions overseas with tri-service staffing - 'JOINT'
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Post by corsair67 on May 15, 2010 12:00:48 GMT 12
The words Air Force are painted on the helicopters so you horrid Army people can't get you sticky fingers all over them! ;D
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Post by sputnik767 on May 15, 2010 12:46:33 GMT 12
Firstly I hope I am not repeating something discused earlier in this post. I have been wondering how these and their bigger counterparts will cope with some of the relief work that the RNZAF is required to do. With wheels instead of skids a lot of weight is concetrated on a small area and as I recall seeing on the telly after the samoan sunami, a lot of landings weren't on a hard surface to take a concentrated weight. I can recall that one of the rescue helicopter operations was looking at upgrading, but it was poo poo'd because with wheels it could not always get a close landing point....
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