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Post by Bruce on Jun 10, 2015 18:43:50 GMT 12
Black Sands Fly In 2015, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November Raglan Airfield Hosted by the Waikato Thames Valley chapter of the NZ Sport Aircraft Association. Beach Flying Saturday approx Mid day Details to be posted on the SAA Website saa.org.nz from Late September |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 24, 2015 16:32:14 GMT 12
It looks like I will be going to this, yay! My first Black Sands since 2008. I am really looking forward to the sights and sounds of Black Sands again, and catching up with a lot of interesting folk from the aviation world once again. I will also try to get lots of photos over the weekend, and some good interviews with folk to make a WONZ Show episode,hopefully.
Is anyone else from the forum apart from Bruce and myself planning to go along?
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Post by Bruce on Oct 24, 2015 16:34:46 GMT 12
Just a reminder that this is now just two weeks away. the info pack (which includes important notes for those flying in) is on the SAA web page : www.saa.org.nz/events_docs/BlackSandsInfo2015.pdf Proceeds this year are going to special projects for the Raglan emergency services (a resuscitator for the Ambulance, and some portable light for the Fire Brigade) as a way of saying thanks to the Raglan community for their support over the last 11 fly - ins. Bunkroom accommodation is available (see info pack). As anyone who has attended in the past will tell you, this is an awesome, low key weekend, well worth the pilgrimage! |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 24, 2015 16:59:21 GMT 12
DXQ and I should be there on either the Saturday or the Sunday, weather permitting.
Game for another flight, Dave?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 24, 2015 17:14:55 GMT 12
Cool! It'll be great to see you, and yeah, always game thanks Peter!  |
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Post by hardyakka on Oct 25, 2015 18:27:11 GMT 12
Once again, I have a clash that weekend. I'm going to try to wangle a visit on Saturday afternoon. I haven't made it to Black Sands for a while so a special effort may be required. |
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 27, 2015 15:32:10 GMT 12
I am tempted, but given I was planning on the TVAL weekend and NZ Warbirds Open Day (and the Armistice in Cambridge has been mentioned to me, too) I may have to pass...we shall see.
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Post by Bruce on Oct 27, 2015 16:47:44 GMT 12
From the point of view of a local seeing what is happening with the Armistice event, I'd suggest Black Sands over the annual Wargames Cosplay Funfair.... |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 27, 2015 22:49:14 GMT 12
Don't consider Armistice as being worthwhile. Seems like it will be woeful this year judging by the non-entity advertising. That's why for the first time in 15 years I'm going elsewhere
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 28, 2015 12:45:05 GMT 12
I was only interested for the models, but your advice is taken!
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Post by eieio on Oct 28, 2015 20:31:21 GMT 12
DXQ would be happy to overnight Peter , we have plenty of bunks......for you ,not DXQ .And we have breakfast ...
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Post by suthg on Oct 29, 2015 12:11:13 GMT 12
Hoping to try a Sunday visit, have sons playing Senior Sevens Rugby on Saturday in Hams.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 5, 2015 21:07:38 GMT 12
Looks like Saturday will have to be the day for me.
From Sunday on Whenuapai is getting all panicky about HRH Charlie, and is restricting movements.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 6, 2015 8:44:06 GMT 12
Well the weather is superb. I will soon be setting off for Raglan with Bruce, for what I am sure will be a pretty superb weekend. I'm really looking forward to this.
This is also the first time in all the years of Armistice in Cambridge that I am not attending that event. And frankly, I don't feel bad about that at all. It's nothing compared with what it once was. The focus has shifted well away from the original intent in my opinion plus there's less and less to see. So Black Sands wins hands down for me!!
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 6, 2015 15:16:13 GMT 12
All the best for an awesome weekend! I look forward to seeing the photos and reading about the experience soon.
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Post by suthg on Nov 6, 2015 22:04:40 GMT 12
See you gents there tomorrow. Arriving by flight as well. Looking forward to it and my new camera and lenses. Lots to learn. Now to hunt for the sunscreen!
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 7, 2015 19:46:53 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2015 16:54:52 GMT 12
That was the best fly-in I have attended. Amazing number of aeroplanes with such a wide variety, awesome friendly people, brilliant organisation, amazing weather, superb venue, wow.
I have lots of photos to sort through, and some footage; and I also have a whole audio documentary to edit for the Wings Over New Zealand Show podcast, which will include a load of interviews with pilot and aeroplane builders/owners from across NZ who attended the event. Most of them have some really awesome aviation background stories to tell. It's going to make a really good episode. I'll try my best to get it together before I head off to Aussie, but cannot promise it.
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Post by peterm on Nov 8, 2015 18:02:23 GMT 12
It was great to have recognised "that voice" and to have met you Dave.
The weekend was great. The whether was superb (it feels like summer is here) and you can't beat catching up with flying friends from around the country.
Keep up the good work ...
Peter Merwood
Vans RV-6, ZK-VRV aka "Thunderbird 6"
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2015 8:02:41 GMT 12
It was great to meet you too Peter!
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