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Post by Gavin Conroy on Oct 10, 2008 20:02:59 GMT 12
Went out to take a few photos of this aircaft today as its paint scheme will change next week to the more traditional Sounds Air colours so this was the only chance to capture this beauty in this scheme and in its natural element. Thanks to Andrew and Craig for the opportunity and to Al for flying the Chang. We cruised through to Picton for a bit of extra fun, pretty bumpy at times but what better way to spend an hour or two. Got some nice photos and will post some once they are all sorted out. The Lads:  Craig starting the big bird:  Checking 6:  Great colour scheme:  Orbit over Picton:  Back in the circuit:  |
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Oct 10, 2008 20:44:31 GMT 12
Your quite right Gavin, that is a nice colour scheme. Its a shame it has to change.
Good to see Koromiko from the air, I have had many scary times flying around the Sounds and Koromiko over the years.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 11, 2008 0:24:22 GMT 12
Even though I've always liked the Sounds Air scheme of orange and white with the seagull, I think it's quite a shame that this beautiful paintjob the aircraft currently wears is going to soon be gone. It's a cracking scheme and makes an unusual shaped aeroplane look really good.
Very nice photos, it was a good idea to get some shots for posterity's sake.
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Post by nzompilot on Oct 11, 2008 8:33:12 GMT 12
I think they could do a hybrid scheme. You could easily believe the blue and grey lines are waves/sea in the sounds or cook straight, so why not paint the tail the same blue and put the seagull on that??? I agree it is a pity to be loosing this scheme  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 11, 2008 9:05:12 GMT 12
I also thought about that Craig. After all, Air New Zealand has one bright green aeroplane. But I guess when you're a small company the corporate image matters more to get your company recognised.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Oct 11, 2008 14:34:05 GMT 12
Your are right Dave, it does need to fit with the other two and their colour scheme is pretty unique anyway. Great to see an Airline like this expanding the fleet.  |
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Post by beagle on Oct 11, 2008 22:25:37 GMT 12
How long before omaka becomes dug up for more grapes.
Who actually owns the lands etc
need some mor eimages of flying low over springlands so i can se my old house.
And for my two cents. the scheme on the new van looks more like one depicting to one flying over a sea etc. I agree with craig
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Post by nzompilot on Oct 12, 2008 6:14:28 GMT 12
How long before omaka becomes dug up for more grapes. Who actually owns the lands etc Beagle - NEVERMarlborough Aero Club owns Omaka and it will hopefully never become a vineyard. Now with the Aviation Hertitage Centre and the aviation cluster opening down that end of the field, more land is actually being saved from grapes and converted into air field/hangarage etc  |
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Oct 12, 2008 8:03:59 GMT 12
I agree Craig, Never.
The aero club owns the land which is a great thing for the club to own its own airfield, buildings etc.
As for the Caravan it does look great in blue, and is probably the best paint scheme I have seen on one of these machines.
Plenty of head scratching went in by the new owners to try and make it fit with the existing fleet scheme thats for sure.
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Post by baz62 on Oct 12, 2008 9:37:21 GMT 12
Fantastic photos. Its been a while since I've been to Omaka ,last time was in 1999 for the South Island Aero Club nationals. Flew down in Canterbury's rebuilt 140 DUU and one the tidiest aircraft award! I think it was a week later that DUU ended up in the sea after running out of fuel and the two lads drowned.(and the sea ruined the 140!)
I'm keen to check out the new Museum there by the sounds of it Mandeville has competition!
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