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Post by slackie on Mar 27, 2009 13:39:12 GMT 12
One of the best movies made...if a bit cheesey by today's standards...I have my own (legal) copy and still watch it from time to time. Why is it that the good movies with realistic real world flying are so cheesey...Cloud Dancer is a prime case in point!! Fantastic aerobatic and air to air sequences, but oh, the story line and acting is almost too much to bear!!
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Post by slackie on Mar 27, 2009 8:33:42 GMT 12
Mr BUP inflated at Bankwood School Blowing flames up Mr BUP's a..s!!! Acting Principal of Bankwood School taking Mr BUP for a walk around the grounds
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Post by slackie on Mar 26, 2009 8:23:55 GMT 12
Took the kids to the Breakfast Glow this morning, but unfortunately the fog stopped any flying. Maybe tomorrow??
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Post by slackie on Mar 25, 2009 19:52:01 GMT 12
Bugger!!
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Post by slackie on Mar 5, 2009 9:11:42 GMT 12
atc priority for the national carrier ? ATC priorities are specified in the AIP....no mention of AirNZ!!
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Post by slackie on Mar 3, 2009 11:04:17 GMT 12
Have you thought about a pair of magnetos?
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Post by slackie on Mar 3, 2009 7:22:25 GMT 12
Yay! Ours is finally out of the above hangar...and looking (and flying) sharp!
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Post by slackie on Mar 2, 2009 16:48:50 GMT 12
HeliPro also have a steadycam rig...used mostly for powerline survey, but was used back in Nov 08 to film the Bridge to Bridge waterski race on the Waikato River...got some great footage of our boat and skiers!
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Post by slackie on Feb 12, 2009 20:50:36 GMT 12
From the organiser...
Looks like it will be sometime in April now.
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Post by slackie on Jan 31, 2009 8:06:23 GMT 12
Well that's no surprise...and what you would expect when they cancel the Freedom brand and not advertise that Air NZ is picking up the Freedom routes...then increase fairs out of HN...
AirNZ obviously didn't want to operate trans-Tasman out of the Waikato and so (in effect) killed demand.
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Post by slackie on Jan 27, 2009 16:44:26 GMT 12
No Checkers display at the Walsh this year (although we did have 2 RNZAF instructors plus a CT4E there for the duration)
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Post by slackie on Jan 26, 2009 21:05:35 GMT 12
...and I thought Lil' Si had a job with Emirates or Cathay??
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Post by slackie on Jan 15, 2009 16:10:04 GMT 12
Am hearing whispers of an incident in Masterton with a Spitfire...anyone have any further information??
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Post by slackie on Jan 3, 2009 20:11:12 GMT 12
Hopefully it won't be sharing the hangar with the Pitts for too long...I'm getting "G withdrawal"! It will only be made worse by the critiquing day tomorrow (Sunday 4th) wx permitting should see quite a good turnout.
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Post by slackie on Dec 15, 2008 18:04:19 GMT 12
C172 responsive?! Have you been flying those pencils too long??
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Post by slackie on Dec 14, 2008 6:59:27 GMT 12
As you may know, the Walsh Memorial Flying School will be on again at Matamata from 8th to 22nd January 2009.
For those that aren't familiar with "the Walsh ", it's organised by Scouting NZ for kids from 16yrs of age to spend 2 weeks "under canvas ", learning to fly - in fact most (sometimes all!) will achieve 1st solo, and some will even continue on into aviation careers.
The Walsh is supported by some of the big players in the aviation community (AirNZ, Airways, RNZAF, AirBP, NZALPA, etc), not to mention the time and effort donated by the instructors, controllers, and support staff.
Many of the highlights that the kids (and others!) often reflect on are some of the itinerant aircraft that call in, fly past, or display during the camp. These have included the Red Checkers (and most other RNZAF assets - even the B757!), a 737 apparently (tho' I missed it!), Harvards, Mustang and Thunder Mustang, Hunter, Edge 540, Pitts', Zlin 50, DC3, and many more (sorry to those that I haven't mentioned). The kids love the opportunity to take a closer look at some of these aircraft in the air and on the ground (if possible!), and to speak to their pilots.
All I ask is that if you're in the area that you consider calling past (or into!) Matamata, particularly as many may be ferrying to/from Masterton for the airshow down there. There is BP AVGAS on the field and I can possibly even arrange a bite to eat if you are there over a meal time (if camp food grabs your fancy!!).
Obviously the main aim of the camp is flight training, and as such the airspace is often very busy, but we should be able to organise a few slots to "demonstrate aircraft capabilities". There is a temporary control zone established (and Air Traffic Control in attendance) so that we can pretty much give you unrestricted use of the airspace - obviously we'd need a little notice first!!
So, if you'd like to make a few kids' days (and mine!) then contact me and/or call in!
MA Twr phone: 07 880 9730, fax: 07 880 9731. Chief Controller: Mike Slack mbl: 021 648 486
PS. Be familiar with AIP Supplement 168/08 and current NOTAMS, and keep your eyes open - it is very busy airspace!
Mike Slack Senior Air Traffic Controller - Hamilton Tower Chief Air Traffic Controller - Airshows
Ph: 07 843 4340 (HN Twr) Mbl: 021 648 486
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Post by slackie on Dec 7, 2008 22:04:34 GMT 12
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Post by slackie on Dec 7, 2008 20:55:30 GMT 12
You know, I've got to be honest...the Me108 display scared the pants off me - low level + low energy + high angles of bank = high risk...and I'm not sure that 2 POB was a good look!
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Post by slackie on Dec 4, 2008 19:42:54 GMT 12
'sposed to be a Chalice like the one in Cathedral Square...designed by the same company that made a bit of a c0ckup with the NR Twr.
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Post by slackie on Nov 17, 2008 17:48:46 GMT 12
Only just seen this thread!!!
Belated - Thanks guys!!
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