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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 7, 2006 22:18:51 GMT 12
What's your name?Peter Lewis Where are you from?Auckland What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military...Mainly NZ Civil, particulary early/prewar. Also vintage de Havilland aircraft. Tell us about your background in aviation. Earliest memories are swinging on the garden gate at Devonport watching the TEAL flying boats landing in the harbour. (That dates me!) Later on, I joined the ATC and experienced flights in B170, Hastings, Devon, Sunderland, Vampire trainer and Harvards. After my marriage broke up about twelve years ago, I got my act together and signed up at the Waitemata Aero Club for my PPL. Since then, have gone onto night, formation and CSU/retractable ratings. Currently working on an aerobatic rating. Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc?Member of Aviation Historical Society of NZ (since 1963), was one of the three guys from AHSNZ that prodded the Government into retaining and preserving the C47 NZ3551 and thus establishing the RNZAF Museum. Vintage Aero Club, Auckland AC and WASC at Whenuapai. Was a committee member of AHSNZ in the past, now run their website ahsnz.tripod.com/Involved a bit with the book publishing efforts of Richard Waugh/Peter Layne/Graeme McConnell and run their website www.nzairlineresearch.co.nz/Did a lot of research on the A6M3 Zero for the Auckland Museum back in the 1980s, and have a website for that at Have created and maintain an aircraft database listing details of every officially registered civil (8818) and military (3006) aircraft in NZ. Collection of about 4500 photos of NZ aircraft which I am now trying to get into some sort of indexed order. Done a fair bit of travel around Asia, and visited aviation museums in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei (fooling -there isn't one in Brunei), Australia (including Tasmania last Christmas), Hong Kong and Shanghai. Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C) Nope What are your favourite aviation books?Janic Geelen's first installment of his de Havilland trilogy is superb. 'West with the Night' (Beryl Markham) is an absolute classic. For a good view of flying in NZ in the early days, try 'Flying by Bradshaw' What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes?Out of Africa . . .ah that Moth! TV? Whats that? Don't think I've got the time . . . Do you frequent other aviation forums?Couple of newsgroups on private flying, aerobatics, restoration. Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum? As long as it doesnt descend into infighting and can maintain the interest level, should be OK
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Post by aussie747 on May 4, 2006 0:46:53 GMT 12
What's your name?Ray Seppala Where are you from?Canberra, ACT, Australia How old are you?43 What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military...I am mainly interested in military and civil (Airliners) aviation. Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background? I spent 20 years in the RAAF as an Avionics Technician, worked on Mirage IIIO and D, HS748, BAC 1-11, Falcon 20 and Falcon 900 aircraft. Have loved aviation since a kid watching those great WWII films. Having an aerodrome nearby and our house being almost under the approach path helped a little as well.  Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc?Nup.... Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C)Scale modeller from way back, interested in modern RAAF, Airliners, Military transports and Airliners that wear military markings. What are your favourite aviation books?Like to read mainly reference books when researching modelling subjects. What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes?All those great WWII flims... Battle of Britain 12 O'clock High 1000 Plane Raid 30 Seconds over Tokyo Tora Tora Tora..... Do you frequent other aviation forums?Nup.... Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum? None yet, just had a quick browse and it looks great!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 4, 2006 8:33:29 GMT 12
Welcome aboard Ray, it's nice to have you here.
Tell your friends too.
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Post by corsair67 on May 4, 2006 9:30:26 GMT 12
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, not another Canberran! ;D We're taking over your forum, Dave.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 4, 2006 11:44:17 GMT 12
Yes, but you're a Kiwi plant on the inside of the Canberra network....
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Post by aussie747 on May 4, 2006 11:45:56 GMT 12
Thanks Dave (and Craig!) I was actually pointed to this board by Calum through another (Skyhawk) forum. Looking forward to getting the good gossip and contributing Cheers |
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Post by zackerty on May 4, 2006 19:19:29 GMT 12
What's your name?
Stuart Ackerman
Where are you from?
Durban, South Africa, now resident in NZ since 1999
How old are you?
46
What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military...
I am mainly interested in military aviation.
Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background?
Ex Soldier in RSA..always wanted to fly, never did, but I will probably do my Microlight Licence early next year...I climbed onto a Titan Mustang two days ago at Campbell Classics, and the bug has bitten, especially after my first show at Wanaka this year!!!!
Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc?
No
Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C)
No, but my son might get me involved.
What are your favourite aviation books?
Warbirds of any type.
What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes?
Most that include WWII planes
Do you frequent other aviation forums?
Key publishing Aviation forums...which led me here...
Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum?
Looks great as is, and it is LOCAL!!!!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 4, 2006 20:49:16 GMT 12
Welcome Stuart.
Great to see you here. I guess any questions you may have about getting into microlighting might be answered on our new Experimental and Homebuilt Board which will also cover that area of aviation.
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Post by zackerty on May 5, 2006 18:32:36 GMT 12
I actually helped a relative fibreglass a KR2 taildragger, and paint it white and orange, when I was 15/16 years old. I used to make surfboards, and my skills were honed on that plane...
I never flew in it, for some reason...he has since sold it.
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Post by pltoffmckenzie on Jun 9, 2006 10:02:13 GMT 12
What's your name? Kirsten McKenzie Where are you from? Auckland How old are you? 31 What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military... Military, and the interaction of Air Training Corps Cadets with the NZ Military. Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background? Joined the Air Training Corps (No. 3 SQN) in 1989, left to go to No. 40 SQN in about 1994. Did my OE to the UK in 1996 and joined a UK ATC Unit whilst I was there. Came back to NZ, but not to ATC, and then in 2003 I rejoined No. 3 SQN ATC and became a commissioned officer - I wanted to give back as much as I had got out of ATC as a cadet. My husband (an ex ATC Cadet), is currently setting up his own Aviation business - www.avgas.org which is going to keep us busy over the coming months as it gets off the ground. Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc? Unfortunately no. Although we do have an annual membership to MOTAT - primarily for the Aviation side of things - I would encourage everyone to buy an annual membership - for the value you get it is incredibly cheap - around $60. Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C) Not anymore. What are your favourite aviation books? Any sort of military pilot biography. What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes? Given my age and background, please forgive me for saying that Top Gun is my favourite "modern" film, followed by Battle of Britain for "classic" film. Do you frequent other aviation forums? Only forums dedicated to Air Training Corps, both here and overseas. Some good training ideas are generated in such forums. Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum? Perhaps Dave you could contact Cadet Forces in Wellington and ask to be linked to the new and improved Cadet Forces Website - www.cadetforces.mil.nz |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 9, 2006 13:17:14 GMT 12
Welcome Kirsten, it's nice to have you here.
Good luck to you and your husband's new venture. Will he also be joining the forum?
I didn't know people could still join a Motat society as such - what do you get in return for the money out of interest? Maybe you could start a thread on this to promote the cause.
Thanks for the tip re the website, I'll send them an email.
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Post by planeimages on Jun 10, 2006 15:40:50 GMT 12
What's your name? Peter Finlay
Where are you from? Sydney
How old are you? 63 but much younger now that I have met Svetlana!
What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military... Wrapped in everything which flies. Probably biased towards historic and military. Photography of aircraft, mostly in flight.
Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background? Dad was a SQNLDR in RAAF. Killed on a mercy flight Easter 1955 out of Townsville in Lincoln A73-64. A/C Crashed on Mt.Superbus in SE Qld. I gained PPL in 1976, followed by CPL, NGTVMC, tail wheel, CSU and retractable endorsements. I flew bank runs for a couple of years in training in Baron B58 and Piper (Ted Smith) Aerostars. Ten hours aerobatics in Victa 110/115 and 8KCAB (Decathalon). Most of my flying was in a friend's C172 VH-RLA. Some gliding experience including a first solo launch and circuit in country Victoria.
Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc? I belong to HARS.
Are you an aircraft modeler? (Scale or R/C) I made many balsa models as a youth, had a couple of Frog rubber-powered, metal fuselage models. I have built two gliders, one of which is R/C. Only flown it a couple of times... too afraid of bending it.
What are your favourite aviation books? Paul Bowen's "Air to Air" photography triptych. "Voyager" by Dick Rutan and Jeanna Yeager.. I have a signed copy which my wife and daughter bought at the Smithsonian which is treasured. Chuck Yeager's "Yeager" and, of course, every issue of Aero Australia magazine.
What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes? Sound Barrier, Battle of Britain, Top Gun, Piece of Cake, The Right Stuff.
Do you frequent other aviation forums? Key forums UK.
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Post by sgtm3 on Jun 16, 2006 23:46:39 GMT 12
Ok then, my turn.
What's your name?
My full name is Markham Colin William Jefcoate
Where are you from?
Auckland, New Zealand
How old are you?
I am17 years old
What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military...
My main interest in aviation would have to be the engineering side of things, ever since i was little I used to like pulling things apart, finding out how they worked , then putting them back together again
Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background?
N/A
Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc?
I currently belong to no.3 (Auckland City) Sqn. ATC
Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C)
Not currently but am interested in A/C aircraft models
What are your favourite aviation books?
I have an old collection of "Airplane" (The complete aviation encyclopedia) Which I would have to say are still my favourite
and The Whole Nine Yards (The story of an ANZAC P-40) by John King
What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes?
Top Gun the classic!
Battle of Brittain
and stealth
Do you frequent other aviation forums?
No this is my first
Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum?
N/A I havent seen that much of the forum to comment yet, to be perfectly honest
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 18, 2006 2:16:29 GMT 12
Welcome Markham, it's great to have you here.
I'm sure most will agree we welcome younger members here, and we look forward to hearing more from you. There are many members with both civil and military backgrounds so please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Cheers
Dave
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Post by planeimages on Jun 18, 2006 10:38:17 GMT 12
Hi Dave,
Do you suffer from insomnia? 2.16 am! Could you please explain the "ranking" system? Thanks. PF.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 18, 2006 12:20:48 GMT 12
Hi Peter,
Yes, I do actually suffer from insomnia. Well spotted.
The rank goes up the more you post. They are based on RNZAF ranks. Just a bit of fun really.
Dave
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Post by planeimages on Jun 18, 2006 12:58:34 GMT 12
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the explanation. What, then, is Karma?
Peter
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 18, 2006 14:14:22 GMT 12
If you like someone's post you can click Exalt below their name and it gives them a Karma point. Or alternately if you dislike a post, click Smit and it detracts a point. A bit childish really
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Post by planeimages on Jun 18, 2006 19:27:03 GMT 12
Like that, you mean?
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Post by fb6 on Jun 22, 2006 21:07:08 GMT 12
What's your name? Ross Where are you from? Wanganui What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military... Historic Military essentially... Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background? Ex-Army, 4 years, in the '70's, but I've always been an aircraft-nut... Do you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc? Member of Ferrymead Aeronautical Society, thinking also of getting involved more in some aspect of the Warbirds Movement Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C) I was an avid 1/72nd scale modeller as a young[er] chap, presently looking at getting back into it with 1/48th.... What are your favourite aviation books? Wow, that's a toughy!...I've always been a reader, heavy into aviation & war history... - My personal favourites would be Bob Braham and John Cunningham's respective War Service stories, Leonard Cheshire's, Don Bennett's 'Pathfinders', Al Deere's, Bob Spurdle's, Bryan Cox's books, Bud Anderson's, Pierre Closterman's, Adolf Galland's, Gunther Bloemertz....there is many, and still many I haven't got to yet ! I recently read 'Buffaloes over Singapore', a great read that includes our Kiwi chaps' early struggles... - I also enjoy magazines, 'Classic Wings, Aeroplane, Flypast & Aero,' ...
What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes?
Reach for the Sky & Dambusters made the first impression, 633 Sqn created the 'Mosquitophile' in me, BoB was terrific, Memphis Belle....
Do you frequent other aviation forums?
Have done, but became disappointed, but am a member at WIX...
Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum?
Not really, just really wrapt to have stumbled on a dedicated NZ Aviation website that really seems to be just my flavour ! |
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