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Post by htbrst on Apr 1, 2015 13:35:22 GMT 12
Three of them flew overhead this afternoon at quite low level near Mangatainoka - Very cool sound all together
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Post by blackgull on Apr 12, 2015 10:08:29 GMT 12
I'm new to this forum, so forgive me if its already been dealt with. I'm curious to know how these a/c are going to be used in training? On the face of it, the RNZAF seems intent on all through training from ab initio to grad. That would be a world first as far as i know all others use a piston engined lead in. Anyone know?
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Post by lumpy on Apr 12, 2015 11:38:14 GMT 12
I'm new to this forum, so forgive me if its already been dealt with. I'm curious to know how these a/c are going to be used in training? On the face of it, the RNZAF seems intent on all through training from ab initio to grad. That would be a world first as far as i know all others use a piston engined lead in. Anyone know? The RNZAF announcer ( Kate Bint ) at the OMAKA air show definitly said that the intention is for the T6 to be an " all through " trainer .
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Post by gibbo on Apr 12, 2015 16:33:26 GMT 12
I'm new to this forum, so forgive me if its already been dealt with. I'm curious to know how these a/c are going to be used in training? On the face of it, the RNZAF seems intent on all through training from ab initio to grad. That would be a world first as far as i know all others use a piston engined lead in. Anyone know? The RNZAF announcer ( Kate Bint ) at the OMAKA air show definitly said that the intention is for the T6 to be an " all through " trainer . Yes RNZAF publicity has very clearly stated the T-6C will be used to train pilots to wings graduation. They then move onto rotary or multi-engine conversion. Simulators (x2) will now play a significant part in that process alongside the aircraft itself. www.airforce.mil.nz/about-us/what-we-do/aircraft/t6.htm
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Post by nzjet on Apr 12, 2015 18:22:29 GMT 12
I think there is still a need for a initial weed them out trainer, perhaps lease a few CT4s back. Could you imagine turning up to the aero club having had no flying experience and then getting into a 1100hp 280 knots Texan 2 for your first lesson?
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Post by skyhawkdon on Apr 12, 2015 18:30:16 GMT 12
Like has been said, the students will do a fair bit of training in the simulators before getting let loose in the real thing.
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Post by gibbo on Apr 12, 2015 19:12:04 GMT 12
Like has been said, the students will do a fair bit of training in the simulators before getting let loose in the real thing. Yep, and to get an idea of just how much of the syllabus can be performed in the simulator, this well referenced article (see link) states: Simulation is so efficient and cost-effective that around 38% of the current US Navy (USN) flight training syllabus (using the T-6B Texan II) is simulator-based. www.pacificwingsmagazine.com/2012/07/14/training-tomorrows-rnzaf-a-single-solutionp.s. that does not imply the RNZAF will aim for the same percentage.
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Post by phasselgren on Apr 12, 2015 21:07:25 GMT 12
Swedish air force introduced all jet training on Saab 105 many years ago. They had no major problems with the ab initio training but in the other end there is a big step from Saab 105 to JAS 39 Gripen.
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Post by oldfokker on Apr 14, 2015 0:08:18 GMT 12
Final pair almost home. 10 and 11 completed Cairns-Gold Coast leg today. OF
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Post by suthg on Apr 14, 2015 7:25:56 GMT 12
Nice sharp photos. Thanks. Good to see the last pair nearly home to complete the squadron.
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 14, 2015 13:29:16 GMT 12
Great news!
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Post by oldfokker on Apr 16, 2015 12:30:26 GMT 12
Cheers SUTHG - although I could only manage a blurry grab of the still classified AWAC mod ! Now to look forward to the four ship formation team - the Black Checkers ? or maybe the Silver Fernettes ? NZ1410 and '11 departed Coolangatta this am - a couple of hours and a welcome fish dinner ! OF
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 16, 2015 13:47:34 GMT 12
Silver Fernettes...that's a new one on me! The RNZAF had a competition on Facebook to name the team but I've heard nothing new yet.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 16, 2015 22:27:56 GMT 12
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Post by delticman on Apr 16, 2015 22:51:04 GMT 12
Was at Feilding late this arvo, a strange sound in the sky. It was three T6 Texans, two in close formation and a third near by.
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 17, 2015 16:42:46 GMT 12
Fear not! Twitterer @hercfeend asked the RNZAF via Twitter if they were aware of the groundings: "Yes aware thanks - In essence not applicable to our model".
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Post by tbf25o4 on Apr 20, 2015 16:01:26 GMT 12
It would be most appropriate for one of these aircraft to overfly the funeral of Group Captain Fred Tucker at Wellington on Wednesday 22 April as both the squadron markings on the fuselage and the white kiwi on the rudder were instigated by Fred in the 1950s for the old 14 squadron.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 20, 2015 17:18:26 GMT 12
Hear hear. It would also be nice if a P-40 and Venom accompanied it but I doubt that will happen.
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Post by Freighter5910 on Apr 28, 2015 20:13:31 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 28, 2015 21:06:54 GMT 12
Is it "wrong", or is it a case that it has evolved in style with the times just like so many other logos out there? Look at the first ever incarnations of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Homer Simpson and Bugs Bunny compared with later versions, neither is "wrong" but they are markedly different.
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