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Post by Bruce on Dec 10, 2012 21:13:12 GMT 12
The Fisk Arrival is the official name of the legendary arrival sequence for Airventure. This is the one where you hear controllers giving instructions to aircraft to "rock your wings", turn over the gravel pit etc. Aircraft converge over the town of Ripon, to the Southwest of Oshkosh, chose a suitable aircraft to follow behind and stream single file following the railway lines to the town of Fisk. At Fisk a special control station is set up to issue instructions to arriving aircraft, and they are separated into streams for each of the active runways (generally two operate at once) The aircraft then listen to Oshkosh tower, who tell give them their landing clearances. At no time do arriving aircraft ever talk to the controllers, its all continous instructions from the ground acknowledged by wing rocking. It is extremely effificient and can land hundreds of aircraft per hour - the Oshkosh tower is recognised as "the worlds busiest control tower" during Airventure week. the procedure is actually fairly simple and I'd love to fly it (even as a passenger) just to get the whole experience of Oshkosh.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 10, 2012 20:38:28 GMT 12
OK... leave 5 AUGUST.. I had a long day in the hot sun watching a Mosquito I bounced a few ideas around with the travel agent today and I may have a solution, but Would still be open to offers - I would Love to fly the famous Fisk Arrival!
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Post by Bruce on Dec 10, 2012 16:58:08 GMT 12
At work (a university) I look after a fleet of 26 EOS1100Ds, and before we got those we had some EOS400s. I'd have to say as far as "bang for buck" you cant go past an EOS. We have them with the stanard 28 -55mm lenses and we also have 55-250 zooms which have been pretty good - they are adequate for airshow work as long as the aircraft isnt too small or too far away. I have just brought some new lenses including some 70-300mm as you get in twin lens pack. I took one to Ardmore on Sunday for "Familiarisation" and found it to be excellent. The extra bit of zoom makes quite a difference in getting a good shot, especially with the current display line rules. Its a good general purpose lens. I wouldnt worry too much over megapixel resolution unless you are planning on selling your images to make posters. The larger images take a lot of storage space and extra processing power to do anything with, so there isnt much advantage. Go with the 1100...
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Post by Bruce on Dec 9, 2012 21:58:40 GMT 12
Hi everyone, I have a little problem... I have been planning to attend the Oshkosh Airshow 2013 on my way back from England next year. I had been offered a ride by means of the EAA's rideshare service from Dallas to OShkosh and back in a C182. That would have been great as the flight covers a lot of the midwest, so I get to see a bit of the country. Dallas also has great connecting flights from the UK. I have just purchased my airfares for the airline legs. Unfortunately this morning I received news that the chap who I was going to fly with has been killed in a microlight accident. Bit of a shock as he seemed to be a good bloke. This has therefore screwed up my plans for the US section of the trip and I really need to make alternative arrangements pretty quick. Is anyone else from the forum planning on going to OSH 2013? Do you want to fly in? One option could be to meet up somewhere and rent an aircraft. alternatively, does anyone have any contacts in the USA who are going and will have a spare seat? I am fairly fixed on dates - arrive in USA 30 July, leave 5 July (due to leave bookings) and although Dallas is my current port of entry, I can probably change this to somewhere within a days flying time of Oshkosh. I was hoping to camp with the plane on the airfield...
Does anyone know of someone?.....
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Post by Bruce on Dec 9, 2012 21:58:13 GMT 12
Hi everyone, I have a little problem... I have been planning to attend the Oshkosh Airshow 2013 on my way back from England next year. I had been offered a ride by means of the EAA's rideshare service from Dallas to OShkosh and back in a C182. That would have been great as the flight covers a lot of the midwest, so I get to see a bit of the country. Dallas also has great connecting flights from the UK. I have just purchased my airfares for the airline legs. Unfortunately this morning I received news that the chap who I was going to fly with has been killed in a microlight accident. Bit of a shock as he seemed to be a good bloke. This has therefore screwed up my plans for the US section of the trip and I really need to make alternative arrangements pretty quick. Is anyone else from the forum planning on going to OSH 2013? Do you want to fly in? One option could be to meet up somewhere and rent an aircraft. alternatively, does anyone have any contacts in the USA who are going and will have a spare seat? I am fairly fixed on dates - arrive in USA 30 July, leave 5 July (due to leave bookings) and although Dallas is my current port of entry, I can probably change this to somewhere within a days flying time of Oshkosh. I was hoping to camp with the plane on the airfield...
Does anyone know of someone?.....
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Post by Bruce on Dec 9, 2012 19:24:58 GMT 12
We obviously have to pay more for a better CAA spokesman...
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Post by Bruce on Dec 8, 2012 20:54:38 GMT 12
very sad writing too.... " Fletcher 24 Turbine Engine kerosene"
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Post by Bruce on Dec 8, 2012 10:01:40 GMT 12
Are they going to be available at Hinuera next Saturday? Will buy one then I don't have any spares to sell myself, they are sold through SAA admin and a number of shops where Sport Flying is sold. You dont need to be an SAA member to purchase them. I'll bring a sample copy to Hineura for people to look at though.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 7, 2012 20:58:39 GMT 12
Christmas is coming and we have already seen a number of very nice calendar offerings; May I suggest another for the Santa list, either for yourself or as a present for others.... The Sport Aircraft Association of NZ has produced a very nice calendar for 2013 - the "NZ Sport Flying Calendar" $15 gets you a very nice A4 - sized calendar featuring attractive photos of sport aircraft (Mainly homebuilts but with a few classic light aircraft as well) taken by well known photographer and author John King. Each page has a little bit of background about the aircraft and people involved, and the scenic locations cover a lot of NZ. I have sent a number of these to my aviation enthusiast friends and relatives overseas - they come with envelope and stiffening card for postage). There are plenty in stock but we do have to move them... To order contact Adrienne Fillery admin@saa.org.nz cost $15 each postage $3.50 for up to 3 copies (as you see, March shows a particularly special machine!)
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Post by Bruce on Dec 7, 2012 8:56:27 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Dec 5, 2012 13:59:37 GMT 12
Anyone have an idea where I may be able to view colour profiles of the different schemes in which the RNZAF Catalinas were painted/camouflaged ? try this: rnzaf.hobbyvista.com/catcol.html
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Post by Bruce on Dec 4, 2012 22:47:34 GMT 12
Hey William, those comments are actually pretty harsh there - you are assuming that the Nicholls case was the only protest against the personal details online issue, and therefore dakdriver is Mr Nicholls. The NZ Sport Aircraft association has raised the issue with CAA at our annual meeting with them as a response to concerns from a reasonable number of our members. It is an issue, and I think your approach to the issue is frankly immature. Up to this point the discussion was a fair and reasonable debate to both sides of the issue. You have made it personal and nasty - not impressed! I understand the use of a published register, but having addresses etc globally available to any spammer in electronic format (a big difference to reading electoral rolls by the way...) is simply not acceptable nowadays - as WINZ and ACC have found out. The current situation of nothing available may just be a temporary thing whilst they work out how to display info in a satisfactory way. Airport operators etc will have provision to get the info they need through legitimate ways - in a manner that a record is kept as to who is getting the info. The "Safety" issue that has been raised is quite frankly nonsense - it would be such a small percentage that compared to human rights of privacy, its not worth mentioning. Whats wrong with a friendly chat or asking around who operates the particular aircraft? I would get really annoyed to be contacted by "someone" who I obviously don't know who has an issue with how I fly my aircraft - if you have a problem, use the official process. that is one reason that motor vehicle regos arent as easily accessed. And as to your comment about "you dont have to register" what sort of mental comment is that - of course you have to, and it is registered in the name of whoever has possesion of the aircraft. I'm not going to go to the expense of creating an "operating company" for my machine just so my details can be available to some hobby rego spotter! by all means, if you dont like the current status, complain to CAA - you do have that option. I'm sure considering the attention they paid to legitimate complaints from aviators about charges, that they will go out of their way to ensure continued access for anyone who feels they have a "right" to the info.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 3, 2012 22:48:38 GMT 12
I don't have any objection about publishing that ZK-CKE was owned by Bruce Cooke. Its public knowledge and I am happy for that to be known. My problem is the publishing of my home address, phone number and hell, even middle name! We have to be careful - its not just aeroplane information we are talking about here, it is PEOPLE information, which I would expect people to show some respect for. The principle of the privacy act is that if information is provided, it is for a specific purpose, is appropriate for that purpose and used only by those with a legitimate use for that information. When I registered my aircraft, the information was provided for the purposes of complying with the NZ Civil Aviation Rules, to determine if I was a fit and proper person to hold an aviation document, namely a certificate of registration. At no time was I asked to authorise release of that information to the general public. I may or may not have had any objection, but I was never asked. Its not just "political correctness" it is genuine personal information that I have a right to have some control over, and which can be exploited for personal gain in many ways by those less ethical people we find in todays society. whilst I sympathise with the rego collectors, your "hobby" is of less importance than the principle of protecting who we are.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 3, 2012 21:33:23 GMT 12
I'm really impressed with "Saipan Beach" with the people swimming around and diving off a rusted Sherman tank - such an original and well executed idea!
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Post by Bruce on Dec 3, 2012 20:17:02 GMT 12
Sorry to disagree with the opinions of the historians and enthusiasts, but I actually support the removal of the register from public domain. Since registering CKE I have received all manner of junk mail through the post addressed to me as "Aircraft owner". I think in todays world there is no place for publishing addresses in particular - it is too easy to abuse. (I also know that one company I worked for fraudulently obtained finance by using the register as "Proof" they owned an aeroplane when in fact they didnt (The register only records the operator or person entitled to operate the aircraft - not the legal owner)). I has also been abused in the past with people (including Airways Corp) charging for services allegedly supplied, when in point of law the services had not been requested, nor a contract entered into, but an invoice could be sent because the address was available. I think a compromise of initial and surname and perhaps town would be acceptable, but I object to my personal details being plastered on a public facing website without my approval.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 3, 2012 11:58:52 GMT 12
Sounds like something off "Letter to Blanchy"... good to see that everyone maintains a sense of humour amidst all the adventures.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 30, 2012 17:55:47 GMT 12
sounds like a plot line for "Sea Patrol"...
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Post by Bruce on Nov 28, 2012 20:40:40 GMT 12
That decal must have taken a REALLY BIG saucer of water....
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Post by Bruce on Nov 27, 2012 22:14:50 GMT 12
TYS is now at Te Kowhai in the hangar next to mine. Shes been out of the air for a while with a severely ruptured engine, however This week a nice remanufactured Ivchenko has appeared ready to go on. Hopefully JP, Evan and the rest of the syndicate will be back flying again this summer.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 27, 2012 17:57:42 GMT 12
I hope they have been load tested...
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