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Post by furyfb11 on Jan 27, 2012 10:31:20 GMT 12
Can confirm a few Tauranga arrivals. Spit TR9, P40N,Strikemaster,Thunder Mustang,Corsair,P51D
Hunter and A37 both did display practices yesterday afternoon.Three Stearman in formation this morning. Fine weather forecast for both days.Westerly breeze Sat.so runway 25 sea breeze Sun. so 07 in the afternoon.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 27, 2012 11:22:57 GMT 12
Man I wish I was going tomorrow. Doh! Oh well....
I hope the rain today goes away by tomorrow. Is it raining there?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2012 12:30:36 GMT 12
Three Stearmans in formation? How cool! This is turning out to be a much better line-up than I thought a month ago.
I can't wait for the pics and videos from those who are going.
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Post by Naki on Jan 27, 2012 13:23:14 GMT 12
Yes three Stearmans...Ive just been chatting to one of the pilots...(fellow simmer).
Had a sneak look of whats there now ...the two Seat Spit, both Kittyhawks, the Mustang...
It's raining here now but should clear up for the weekend..I guess Brendon's Spitfire won't be here until tomorrow as as its turning a bit IFR
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Post by furyfb11 on Jan 27, 2012 14:07:10 GMT 12
I would expect this front to go through pretty quickly maybe by 5-6 pm. Met service now showing southwesterly breeze for Sunday
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Post by stereoimage on Jan 27, 2012 17:10:31 GMT 12
Looks like the Red Checkers will not be performing anymore due to one of them having a forced landing enroute. No-one hurt  AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT MAKES FORCED LANDING A New Zealand Defence Force spokesperson has confirmed that an engine problem with the lead Air Trainer (Red Checkers 1) required it to make a forced landing North of Waiouru at 1620 (approx) today. The aircraft was flying from Ohakea Air Base in the Manawatu, and was enroute to Tauranga for the Tauranga Air Show. The aircraft sustained some damage but there was no reported injury to the pilot, who was the only person on board. The site is being secured and the incident is under investigation . As a precaution the Red Checkers will not be flying this weekend. ENDS. |
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Post by stereoimage on Jan 27, 2012 17:11:35 GMT 12
Its a shame the Strikemaster has vivid green 'V' energy drink logos all over it I guess its that or not in the air at all though? |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 27, 2012 23:01:38 GMT 12
Well the weather cleared nicely this evening, it's a clear starlit sky tonight, but the wind is bloody freezing. Will summer ever actually get here I wonder?
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Post by jonesy on Jan 28, 2012 9:48:44 GMT 12
Well the weather cleared nicely this evening, it's a clear starlit sky tonight, but the wind is bloody freezing. Will summer ever actually get here I wonder? Dunno what its like in Cambridge Dave, but here in Tauranga its an absolutely SUPERB day, barely a cloud in the sky, will be great for the crowds-should be the same tomorrow-I'll be packing the sun tent into the car as a precaution! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 28, 2012 11:50:49 GMT 12
Yes it's cracker here too.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 28, 2012 13:57:29 GMT 12
I just saw a convoy of ten aeroplanes (there may have been more) headed from Rukuhia way right over top of Leamington where I am and towards Tauranga. I assume it was part of the Sport Avex activities or maybe just airshow goers. One looked to be the orange Bird Dog I think but I was looking toward the sun. Others were Cessnas and other light low wing types.
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Post by Ykato on Jan 28, 2012 14:20:59 GMT 12
I just saw a convoy of ten aeroplanes (there may have been more) headed from Rukuhia way right over top of Leamington where I am and towards Tauranga. I assume it was part of the Sport Avex activities or maybe just airshow goers. One looked to be the orange Bird Dog I think but I was looking toward the sun. Others were Cessnas and other light low wing types. Great Northern Air Race Dave Ham was a stop over point.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 28, 2012 19:51:56 GMT 12
Ah. Thanks for that. Cool. An air race. Hardly Reno, but still cool.
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Post by sparrow on Jan 29, 2012 8:13:00 GMT 12
I don't know what public access is like,but if you want to get a bit closer,I just spoke to my brother on the phone(been trying to get him all week),and he said if you go over and say I sent you,he'll see what he can do about getting you 'behind the scenes'. Go to the fire brigade(Tga airport,not the Mount and Tga volunteer crews)and ask for Chris,tell him his brother Dave sent you. Can't guarantee anything,but you don't ask,you don't get!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 29, 2012 19:49:44 GMT 12
The Great Northern Air Race. Fun, good to see they cracked good weather for once.
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 30, 2012 13:02:24 GMT 12
The Great Northern Air Race. Fun, good to see they cracked good weather for once. Looks like One Tree Hill was a turning point today! Thanks for the photos everyone. |
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Post by sterling3 on Feb 11, 2012 9:35:51 GMT 12
Congratulations to Tauranga City Airshow 2012. A great job by all airshow participants and ground staff. Brings back fantastic memories of a number of your display crews including RNZAF who took part in Airborne Spectacular NZ1990 at New Plymouth Airport. airbornespectacular.webs.com/index.htmBest wishes John Proffitt, Director Airshow Airborne Spectacular NZ1990 |
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