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Post by craig on Jul 16, 2012 8:13:18 GMT 12
Restoration of CTX is underway. Dave Patrick at Southair is repairing the tube frame ready for reskinning. He was actually involved in its original assembly from new (apprentice at the time). Funny how things go!
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Post by dakman on Jul 16, 2012 14:41:32 GMT 12
Hope it comes together for you .without too many snags
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Post by craig on Aug 6, 2012 7:34:26 GMT 12
Bound to be snags but guess that is all part of the process. Fortunately the nature of Cropmaster build means many parts are relatively simple to reproduce. Anyone out there with photos of CTX I would love to have copies. Currently I only have 1, which has pride of place on my screen saver!!!!. Went up to Lindsay McNichols place yesterday and he very kindly showed me all his collection. Second time sitting in CPW cockpit. Last time almost 20 years ago as a trainee pilot. Can't wait for the day I can get one airborn.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Aug 8, 2012 19:31:26 GMT 12
Some may disagree with me, but I have to say I think the Cropmaster is an unusually good looking aeroplane for an ag aircraft. Mind you I also think Fletchers look good so some may say I'm unwell.  Never been a fan of the Air Tractor/Pawnee/Agwagon style though. |
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Post by craig on Aug 9, 2012 8:03:18 GMT 12
I agree. Put retractable gear on it, up the HP and could have been a WW2 fighter
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gtw
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Post by gtw on Aug 9, 2012 18:54:12 GMT 12
I found the Cropy to be a very nice aircraft to fly, could get tail heavy with 2 drivers in the rear seat on ferry.
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Post by craig on Aug 9, 2012 20:52:35 GMT 12
Would love to talk to you sometime. Can I call you
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hvd51
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Post by hvd51 on Aug 10, 2012 8:02:18 GMT 12
Craig, PM sent
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Post by chrishanes on Feb 1, 2013 11:47:41 GMT 12
Good Afternoon Everyone. Ivan was my grandfather, I can remember doing many hours in the Yeoman.
I may have commented on this post before (cant remember) but would be happy to supply some photos of the plane being converted in our back shed at home.
Chris Hanes
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Post by craig on Nov 3, 2013 11:04:31 GMT 12
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Post by craig on Nov 18, 2013 10:12:51 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 18, 2013 20:17:39 GMT 12
Price is right too - $0
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2022 7:21:06 GMT 12
Has there been much progress to report on CLW's progress?
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 1, 2022 16:09:00 GMT 12
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Apr 1, 2022 18:52:39 GMT 12
Only one currently airworthy yes, couple more maybe to fly in future hopefully. Definitely one of the better looking ag aeroplanes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 9:55:28 GMT 12
In light of recent news about this machine's owner, who was the pilot?
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Post by planewriting on Apr 2, 2022 15:16:06 GMT 12
Referring to: Thanks Ryan. I have asked Peter Layne to put a trace on CLW. I don't recall now receiving Peter Lewis' request, sorry, however if my memory serves me right the Auckland Gliding Club did consider having it converted into a towplane supporting Pawnee ZK-CEB which still soldiers on about 50 years later. CLW was parked up in the mid 1970s near the old Teachers' Training College buildings adjacent to the area where N Z Warbirds are now established. Looking further into this thread I see: Feb 6, 2012 at 1:53pm Quote Post by croppie on Feb 6, 2012 at 1:53pm CPW is about to have a new CofA and will hopefully be attending Wanaka Warbirds in 2012. CLW is currently in storage with Lindsay McNicol near Oamaru. Question now is, where is CLW. Could it be said it has "come a cropper"! Sorry, I couldn't resist saying that. Comments anyone on its situation? |
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Post by delticman on Apr 2, 2022 15:36:01 GMT 12
Referring to: Thanks Ryan. I have asked Peter Layne to put a trace on CLW. I don't recall now receiving Peter Lewis' request, sorry, however if my memory serves me right the Auckland Gliding Club did consider having it converted into a towplane supporting Pawnee ZK-CEB which still soldiers on about 50 years later. CLW was parked up in the mid 1970s near the old Teachers' Training College buildings adjacent to the area where N Z Warbirds are now established. Looking further into this thread I see: Feb 6, 2012 at 1:53pm Quote Post by croppie on Feb 6, 2012 at 1:53pm CPW is about to have a new CofA and will hopefully be attending Wanaka Warbirds in 2012. CLW is currently in storage with Lindsay McNicol near Oamaru. Perhaps it went to Thames and then on to Blenheim, just a BIG guess. Question now is, where is CLW. Could it be said it has "come a cropper"! Sorry, I couldn't resist saying that. Comments anyone on its situation? |
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Post by delticman on Apr 2, 2022 15:40:51 GMT 12
The first Cropmaster in NZ, ZK-CCP was flown from Sydney to Wellington in a Qantas Connie. First flight date in Wellington was 05Oct1962.
Further to previous post, ZK-CLW might reside at Omaka.
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Never been a fan of the Air Tractor/Pawnee/Agwagon style though.
