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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 14, 2014 0:11:27 GMT 12
January 31st & 1st February 2015
TVAL Flying Weekend
Hood Aerodrome, Masterton
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Post by ErrolC on Dec 3, 2014 6:08:37 GMT 12
Right, another AirNZ 24hr sale, so plane tickets booked (I have family commitments the weekend after Xmas).
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 3, 2014 11:54:33 GMT 12
So December will be the one with the good weather then Errol  |
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Post by ErrolC on Dec 3, 2014 12:02:08 GMT 12
Glad to be of service!
Sent from my D5503 using proboards
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Dec 3, 2014 12:13:50 GMT 12
I'm on early shift that weekend, so will be “out-the-gate” not long after midday after parking the train in the cage on both of those days.
I'm also on early shift during the weekend between Xmas and New Year, so should be good for that flying weekend as well.
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 21, 2015 17:51:08 GMT 12
Right, trying again with the weather! And covering the options for the Hanriot debut (it's possible that will happen here, or at Easter).
Taking a different tack with the flights, to WLG mid-morning Sat, back out Sun evening.
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 30, 2015 10:49:45 GMT 12
Looks like I'll be dodging showers, hopefully the fact that most of the airshow regulars are in transit to Avalon will give us plenty of variety!
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Post by ZacYates on Jan 30, 2015 11:12:47 GMT 12
I completely forgot this was on! I hope it goes well and I look forward to refreshing Twitter for your updates.
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 31, 2015 16:57:40 GMT 12
Had a nice afternoon at TVAL. Hangar a bit emptier than normal, which let me get nice and close to a Snipe, the Albatros D.II and Brisfit! The Avro 504 was running this morning, but ran into a tech issue. Corsair did a blatt over to the big game at Ekatauna (a bit later than planned I think, due to wx) and gave us a couple of passes on return.
Gary and Bevan took up a Fokker Tripe and SE.5a and had a bit of a dogfight. They then answered questions, very informative!
I might post some photos while at the pub later!
Thanks to everyone at TVAL, I plan to call back in tomorrow morning, then visit a couple of vineyards.
Sent from my D5503 using proboards
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 31, 2015 18:02:33 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 2, 2015 6:46:12 GMT 12
As someone who has never managed to get a TVAL hangar tour, this weekend was excellent!
To give a quick summary of Sunday (before I dash off to work):
I arrived at 10am, just has Sara was putting the signs out etc. Yesterday's entrance fee covered today as well, & Scott was on hand for guidance and supervision, so I was waved on through. The aircraft were just starting to be pushed out, it was good to see the manoeuvrings in progress. Scott said the plan was to fire up the Bristol Fighter later with the Hucks Starter, so keep an eye out. I did a quick series of photos showing what was in the hangar, then continued doing close-ups of those still inside.
Scott started off his tour for a Dutch bloke and his kiwi mate, so I joined in. We did the B.E.2c (and the start of operations), and moved on to the 'above the prop' forward-firing gun (as demoed by the Pup?) when the Hucks moved into position.
After a little bit of lining up and prep, I got video of the starting process, Bevan assisting with getting the passenger (Jim) in behind Gene, and off they went.
Gene gave us a couple of passes, and went off for a practice. The light rain threatened, so everyone started getting the aircraft back inside.
To be continued
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Post by dodgy on Feb 2, 2015 7:59:50 GMT 12
Which Scott was that?
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 2, 2015 18:35:51 GMT 12
Pass, but I do have a photo. Hey, I thought I was doing well asking and writing down names! Keith Skilling had been planning on taking a S.E.5a up, put this was kyboshed by the approaching wet stuff. The Bristol fighter has metal prop leading edges, so is much more tolerant of rain. Gene landed before everything was in, and the hangar dance continued. As a great bonus, the Hanriot (which had been outside but basically out of sight behind Fletchers over the other side of the field) was pulled over and inside. I took the chance to get photos of it, before joining in the the edge of hangar talk - with interesting and open people! I'll try to put a few photos up later tonight. |
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 2, 2015 21:23:36 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 9, 2015 6:35:28 GMT 12
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Post by rayo on Feb 9, 2015 7:05:11 GMT 12
Fabulous photo's ErrolC. Whenever I go to the TVAL shows I like to stand and marvel at the detail and standard of workmanship of their aircraft. These photo's capture that perfectly.
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 9, 2015 21:10:04 GMT 12
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Post by rayo on Feb 9, 2015 21:39:34 GMT 12
Thanks rayo, that is what I was aiming for. What is this on the Brisfit's right undercarriage leg?  Brisfit pumpFuel pump!! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 9, 2015 22:17:56 GMT 12
Super photos Errol. I love the one of the Avro 504K, it could be Wigram in 1925!
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Post by raymond on Feb 9, 2015 23:06:29 GMT 12
Thanks rayo, that is what I was aiming for. What is this on the Brisfit's right undercarriage leg? Brisfit pumpFuel pump!! There is only one pipe so a small air compressor to presurise the fuel system? |
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