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Post by meo4 on Apr 9, 2012 21:19:56 GMT 12
Prob should have got Super lyxn 10 years ago like this Malayasian example on HMNZS Te Kaha .
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Post by meo4 on Apr 9, 2012 11:54:33 GMT 12
Overall Seasprite SH2G(I) if with sufficent spare parts probably be the short term cost wise wise option (9 to 15 million per aircraft US). The money is tight in Naval combat force considering the impending ANZAC frigate upgrade will cost mega bucks. Includes replacing combat system,seasparrow missles ,upgrades to 5inch ,replacing torpedoes and other sensor upgrades just to maintain current capability .
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Post by meo4 on Apr 8, 2012 20:45:37 GMT 12
There's the recently retired A109E RAN leased from Raytheon could be used for OPVs . Would probably replace /remove OPVs 25mm Bushmaster with something that's actually works like Block 1B CIWS or even cheaper rafael mini typhoon. As far as ship replacements go Secondhand Sandown Class fitted with dive bell , Decompression chamber which could also used in survey role with a towed multibeam sonar would cover littoral warfare support vessel. Endevour replacement would be commercial loyds standard tanker with space for containers and hangar flight deck for NH90 . Would also leave space and weight for later fitted CIWS and towed torpedo decoys .
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Post by meo4 on Apr 6, 2012 11:57:07 GMT 12
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Post by meo4 on Apr 6, 2012 11:28:21 GMT 12
Similar sized service same town different media coverage.
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Post by meo4 on Apr 6, 2012 11:24:33 GMT 12
Definitely would have been good to have static display would be bit hard with Wellington being working airport. Could of had a static NH90 UH1H A109 on waterfront and plenty of positive media coverage . PR is good tool to Educate public on the NZDF and what its about ,getting the support of the NZ public .It makes it politically easier to push through replacing aircraft ,ships and vechiles spending extra tax dollars etc.
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Post by meo4 on Apr 4, 2012 19:11:55 GMT 12
You would be right there definitely wouldn't fit A10 cannon in a AT6.
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Post by meo4 on Apr 4, 2012 18:41:44 GMT 12
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Post by meo4 on Apr 3, 2012 21:43:19 GMT 12
At least it's got a glass cockpit. Wounder if it comes with the Penguin AGM ?.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 29, 2012 21:46:00 GMT 12
I remember leaving ATC 10 years ago as 18 year old CDT F/S few months after completing my power flying course under the new rules I would have missed out. Despite applying for the course since I was 16 and being placed on a reserve list. Though I left to join reserve and later regular force ,some cadets I joined with continued on to gain commissions in the NZCF in there 20s. I'm not to sure what sort of advocacy NZCF members have should be able to write minute through chain of command expressing concerns.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 29, 2012 5:30:42 GMT 12
www.stuff.co.nz/national/6655709/Cadet-volunteer-asked-to-resign-after-speaking-outA former flight lieutenant for a youth cadet unit claims she was asked to resign after contacting politicians online about her dissatisfaction with changes to the organisation. Last year the New Zealand Cadet Forces changed their maximum age of eligibility from 21 to 18, resulting in the instant dismissal of some cadets. Former Air Training Corps Flight Lieutenant Kirsten McKenzie claims she was told earlier this month that it was untenable for her to remain in her position, so resigned last week. The Cadet Forces describes itself as ''a voluntary, disciplined, uniformed youth leadership training organisation'' directed by the Chief of the Defence Force. The Defence Force is trying to reduce its budget by $400 million a year and on Tuesday announced it will scrap seven of its 10 military bands. McKenzie, a mother-of-two from Epsom, took to Twitter in November last year to voice her concerns over the eligibility changes, something she was later ''told off'' for by her bosses. She targeted some of her concerns at the Twitter accounts of politicians including National's Tau Henare, whose son was a cadet, and Labour MP Trevor Mallard. On several occasions in late November she linked to a petition, organised by a cadet, to keep the age rule as it was. Then on December 5 she tweeted her unit had farewelled 10 cadets the previous evening because of the change. ''There were tears shed,'' she said. The same day she tweeted Mallard estimating 330 cadets nationwide would be affected. Despite having already been warned, McKenzie took to the internet again earlier this year, this time on Facebook, voicing her concerns about other proposed changes. Age limits were being placed on promotion courses that allowed cadets to move up the ranks. McKenzie said her Facebook profile was private but friends from the Cadet Force could see it. However, by tagging MPs Jonathon Coleman, Nikki Kaye and Henare her updates also became visible to them. She has organised a meeting with Henare after Easter. McKenzie had volunteered with her Auckland unit since 2004, and had been a cadet herself between 1989-1996. She said she was disappointed with the way the change was implemented with no consultation or a phasing-in period so current cadets over the age of 18 weren't affected. ''My main concern for units is that you'd lose all your senior cadets and therefore all your institutional knowledge. It makes it hard to run leadership activities without the senior cadets there to lead them.'' Ad Feedback McKenzie said cadets who make it to the highest rank of Under Officer will be able to continue past the age of 18, but it was too late for a lot of current recruits to achieve that. She suspects the changes are the results of the cutbacks. McKenzie said changes will have a negative impact on around 4000 ''good kids'' who are part of the Cadets. The Defence Force was unavailable for comment last night.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 26, 2012 21:05:09 GMT 12
Interesting configuration in the FAC role doubt the Air Force would spend bit extra on avonics probably stick to just basic trainer . With Civilization NZDF has civi bean counters sitting next to the uniformed chiefs trying to justify not to spend any extra than is required for certain role. Would have to rewrite defence white paper or another major conflict to change minds. Otherwise say maybe 10 years ago with different government it would have been definitely feasible using skyhawk stocks of GBU-16 , AGM65G etc.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 25, 2012 20:10:48 GMT 12
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Post by meo4 on Mar 25, 2012 18:59:25 GMT 12
Going off topic a bit, what happened to the J52 in the motat skyhawk ?.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 25, 2012 18:52:31 GMT 12
Would it be called a Harvard 2 if selected by RNZAF and would PAC in Hamilton assemble them ?.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 24, 2012 15:49:40 GMT 12
Just pic found on another forum good see Ozzies still taking the piss, You get that if you do ANZAC exchange.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 24, 2012 15:33:58 GMT 12
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Post by meo4 on Mar 23, 2012 20:24:20 GMT 12
Heres 90s era RAN recruiting ad that the RNZN recruiters use to use on school recuriter visits even though it was Ozzy Navy. Though it does have some clips of RNZAF 2 SQN skyhawks and RNZN leander frigates.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 23, 2012 19:01:07 GMT 12
I've never understood that either Peter, the camo clothing and the high visibility vests combo.[/quote High vis vest standard PPE , DPM pants probably just standard issue Air Force Rig being primarily land based force. The PIC above with Navy CIWS crew with DPM (CAMO) Flak jackets at SEA. Since the vest is standard NZDF issue NSN number doesn't distinguish between services.
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Post by meo4 on Mar 20, 2012 21:24:44 GMT 12
Guess there's a limited budget with upcoming projects ,upgrade /replacement of sea sprites , ANZAC frigates self defence upgrade and platform system upgrade , Endevour replacement. Not to sure what will happen with resolutions survey sonar as there are no electric propulsion ships after Resolutions decommissioned therefore no ships can travel slow enough for survey speeds. Also noted on defence white paper possible upgrade of OPVs sensors weapons which could do with replacement for 25mm bushmaster canon with something more functional.
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