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Post by typerated on Mar 9, 2019 21:39:57 GMT 12
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Post by typerated on Mar 9, 2019 21:35:01 GMT 12
I'd agree on the Hawk - but I've seen a pair of Hawks on CAP nail a 4 ship of F-16s
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Post by typerated on Mar 1, 2019 20:22:08 GMT 12
Last major display with the PC-9, the routine apparently includes a pair of PC-21s joining the bigger formation, then a solo display by a PC-21. The Roulettes have been working up on the PC-21 and WOI 2019 might be the first full display with the new type. Thanks Colin. WOI 2019 is a must then. ahhh - not so much! at least not to see the Roulettes!!
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Post by typerated on Jan 11, 2019 21:07:36 GMT 12
It's not the F-111's capability- it's was the cost of the keeping it going that was the killer. Armchair experts know better apparently.
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Post by typerated on Jan 11, 2019 21:02:06 GMT 12
please don't let that come to Omaka - looks like a child has done it
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Post by typerated on Jan 11, 2019 7:13:25 GMT 12
Still should be operational. Retired before their time. I think you got that the wrong way round - should have gone years before - Replaced by 15E's
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Post by typerated on Jan 10, 2019 17:46:37 GMT 12
50% of people have less than average ........
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Post by typerated on Nov 4, 2018 22:05:00 GMT 12
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Post by typerated on Nov 4, 2018 12:45:50 GMT 12
Notam - below - anybody know anything about this?
A3125/18 FROM: 11 NOV 2018 00:30 TO: 11 NOV 2018 04:30 REMEMBRANCE DAY FLYING DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE WI 3NM RADIUS 41 23 04 S 172 49 05 E (TAPAWERA) APRX 19NM SW NZNS LOWER: SFC UPPER: 4500FT AMSL
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Post by typerated on Sept 21, 2018 8:39:00 GMT 12
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Post by typerated on Jul 14, 2018 15:09:29 GMT 12
Seems to be a lot of 2+2 = 597 on these 'wish threads'
Tankers, extra transport and maritime patrol types, F-35s and F-16's. Why stop there?
Strategic bombers, Awacs perhaps - How about carrier aviation?
In the real world we will get a replacement for the C-130s - hopefully NOT split between a larger transport type and a medium!!! The fixed cost of each new type makes it much more attractive to buy more of the larger platform.
Purchases are not made to use spare hangar space either!
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Post by typerated on Jun 14, 2018 6:44:54 GMT 12
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Post by typerated on Jun 4, 2018 8:17:17 GMT 12
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Post by typerated on Jun 2, 2018 10:39:39 GMT 12
I suppose it depends how you define ACF.
I certainly see the P-8 as a combat aircraft - with far more relevance to NZ that fast jets.
It is also worth looking at how hard it is field operational fast jets. The Dutch, Belgians and German's struggles to deploy even a handful of fast jets puts any notion of NZ purchasing fast jets into perspective.
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Post by typerated on May 31, 2018 21:54:55 GMT 12
Just an observation. While reading the Transport Fleet replacement I was prompted to note that some have not got a grasp of the tie up between a nations defence forces and its alliances. Just discussing this from New Zealand’s situation all our defence force needs to be capable of is making an aggressors task difficult until the alliance/s we are in come on stream. Because we are at the end of the world (technically only possible on a flat Earth) we tend to think it will never happen and we are more likely to be one of the helpers in some other nations problem. Either way we are not going to be much use without a balanced defence force. To me it is more about capabilities than numbers. Every thing leads back to restoring our combat force. Sorry to see the other two threads locked. I was happy sorting the wheat from the chaff and all discussions tend to wander. Did you note the factual inconsistency in the David Broome article which will surely leave an incorrect memory message in the minds of the defence illiterate. Nothing leads back to restoring an Air Combat Force: No political will. No public interest No magic money pot Other military priorities. No - we don't need (or can afford) a 'balanced' military to be useful to our allies. I think you will find it is just the opposite - Australia would like us to concentrate in a few key areas rather than be spread so thin that we are useless. I don't know your background but often Joe public having a rant is quite comical
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Post by typerated on May 26, 2018 18:13:41 GMT 12
Ever been to Avalon?
They manage to have a much bigger show than Wanaka interspersed with commercial flights.
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Post by typerated on May 13, 2018 20:51:31 GMT 12
I'd argue that bringing training back is not what we should be doing. Just from an economies of scale POV. I think we should fund RAAF training where possible and concentrate the hardware we own on frontline projects. I find it crazy we can buy different machines to the RAAF (eg T-6 rather than PC-21!) we should have paid for a few extra PC-21 and sent our pilot training to Aussie
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Post by typerated on May 8, 2018 20:01:04 GMT 12
Depends what you have previously seen and want to see - and also on the weather. But Old Warden on a beautiful summers evening is wonderful - a friend described it as whatever problems you have in your life they vanish while you are there. Like being in a old world bubble. Museums - however good don't tend to affect your emotions that much!
I can see what you mean about Cosford - Certainly no 2nd best - just different to Hendon or Duxford.
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Post by typerated on May 8, 2018 19:16:27 GMT 12
I'd look at this from the POV of how we tie in with the RAAF.
Considering the RAAF transport fleet and especially their larger than expected C-17 buy and the retirement of their old C-130s I'd imagine the RAAF would be very keen for us to supplement their own C-130J fleet. There are a lot of advantages for us - for example we might not need to buy simulators - have access to a much larger spares pool a with the RAAF and their training system would give good economies of scale. As part of this NZ could pay (and supply some personnel) to have some access to RAAF C-17's.
It would be very expensive for NZ to buy two transport types - maintaining a separate fleet is very expensive - think spares holding - documentation etc.
As for the 757 replacement I'd be looking at something flown by AirNZ that they can look after. I'd go for a similar style of deal to the RAF's tankers - essentially the aircraft are hired and can be returned to civilian use when not required. Just need a better deal than the RAF got though!
I think people will be surprised at the (lack of) cost of a P-8! they are a bit of a success story in terms of budget and timetable! I think the Japanese machine is probably more suitable but cost and the ability to operate with the USN and RAAF and also piggyback off the RAAF buy in terms support push the best choice to the P-8
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Post by typerated on May 6, 2018 14:32:09 GMT 12
It depends of course what you want to see. But you will spend more time driving than watching. Traffic can be so slow in the UK! Mildenhall and Lakenheath deserve a full day each too! Also some of the places are not that flash to spot at - Stanstead, Northolt and Odiham spring to mind! I'd suggest less is more!
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