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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 28, 2013 21:45:42 GMT 12
Even a Maverick missile isn't going to protect Omaka Aerodrome from the Scott-Carr-White gang (that's what we're called on our Gold Pass tickets) when we invade tomorrow afternoon.
Look out Omaka.....you aren't going to know what has hit you when we launch our sneak attack and we'll arrive beneath the radar coverage too! 
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 29, 2013 14:19:49 GMT 12
All go at Omaka today.
It's official - the Avenger will not be there.
Plenty of other good stuff though.
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Post by kiwitone on Mar 30, 2013 0:13:46 GMT 12
Hello Forumers, Have a ball at Omaka,I really wish I could have been over but have some health issues.
Graham Orphan and our own Gavin Conroy are part of an outstanding team, bringing these planes and senarios to life for all to see.
I'm looking forward to your pictures and stories to to see how cool it is. Have one for me at the bar!
regards tony.
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Post by lumpy on Mar 30, 2013 5:17:10 GMT 12
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Post by No longer identifiable on Mar 30, 2013 18:15:52 GMT 12
ErrolC mentioned in the Classic Fighters photo thread that one of the German guys who produced the FW-190 was at the show. Does anyone know what he thought of the show, especially compared to similar shows in Europe? I understand that airshows in NZ allow aircraft to fly closer to the spectators than Europe, GB and USA, so I would be interested in this guy's observations.
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Post by Deane B on Mar 30, 2013 18:51:08 GMT 12
ErrolC mentioned in the Classic Fighters photo thread that one of the German guys who produced the FW-190 was at the show. Does anyone know what he thought of the show, especially compared to similar shows in Europe? I understand that airshows in NZ allow aircraft to fly closer to the spectators than Europe, GB and USA, so I would be interested in this guy's observations. He was very happy to be here and was asked that very question as part of the commentary. I can't remember his exact reply, but it was to the effect its the best he has seen and he loved the people here too. He was certainly enjoying seeing his aircraft being displayed, all the more better as it was initially paired with two Spitfires! |
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Post by lumpy on Mar 30, 2013 19:02:23 GMT 12
ErrolC mentioned in the Classic Fighters photo thread that one of the German guys who produced the FW-190 was at the show. Does anyone know what he thought of the show, especially compared to similar shows in Europe? I understand that airshows in NZ allow aircraft to fly closer to the spectators than Europe, GB and USA, so I would be interested in this guy's observations. He was very happy to be here and was asked that very question as part of the commentary. I can't remember his exact reply, but it was to the effect its the best he has seen and he loved the people here too. He was certainly enjoying seeing his aircraft being displayed, all the more better as it was initially paired with two Spitfires! Yes , Im pretty sure his answer involved the phrase " this is the best Ive ever seen " . |
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 2, 2013 10:34:58 GMT 12
Just a quick question.
I see in the pics some great ones of the F27 doing an awesome display?
Who does that belong to?
Is it the same NZ Post one I hear go over my house at 10.30pm every week night?
Wouldn't have thought there are too many airworthy ones left in NZ.
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Post by lumpy on Apr 2, 2013 11:36:33 GMT 12
Just a quick question. I see in the pics some great ones of the F27 doing an awesome display? Who does that belong to? Is it the same NZ Post one I hear go over my house at 10.30pm every week night? Wouldn't have thought there are too many airworthy ones left in NZ. A quick zoom in on one of my photos shows it as ZK-PAX , and an even quicker google shows it as owned by Airwork ( whom I guess must contract to NZ Post as I do know this aircraft does night freight runs ). Not sure if its the same one that goes over your house though  |
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Post by baz62 on Apr 2, 2013 12:06:21 GMT 12
Flown by Tim Sullivan and co-piloted by Jerry Chisum both who also flies Fokker Triplanes in the show.
We had a drink with the German chap and his wife (whose name I've forgotten already!) and he was buzzing about the show and what he had seen in New Zealand generally. They were driving round in a camper van and were off to Christchurch next before heading home to Germany via Singapore and Thailand.
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Post by davem2 on Apr 2, 2013 13:06:14 GMT 12
Gunther & Ursula. They operate a small collection of Classics in Germany ( Robin, Ryan, Travel Air and Morane). He was a Luftwaffe Phantom pilot. He couldn't believe what he was seeing here, even though he had an idea through Classic Wings. He was able to get a ride in the jump seat of the Yak-3 on Monday- Graeme pulling a few Gs for him ;-)
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Apr 2, 2013 14:47:51 GMT 12
The F27 was flown by Tim Sullivan and Jerry Chisum, both of which fly some of the WWI machines and many, many other as well. The German couple you speak of would be Uschi (Ursula) and Günther Kälberer, lovely people with a very nice collection in Germany www.antique-aeroflyers.de/ |
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Apr 2, 2013 15:02:40 GMT 12
You beat me to it Dave, I'm a very slow typer.
I took Günther for a flight in the Tiger a few days before the show as well at Mandeville.
Its quite funny in that they weren't really here for the show, more for just a holliday, but the timing was great for them.
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 2, 2013 15:07:51 GMT 12
Thanks guys  I do love the Friendship and feel (yes, feel) it go overhead everynight. Would have been great to see it put through it's paces. |
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Post by baz62 on Apr 2, 2013 16:31:36 GMT 12
Flown by Tim Sullivan and co-piloted by Jerry Chisum both who also flies Fokker Triplanes in the show. We had a drink with the German chap and his wife (whose name I've forgotten already!) and he was buzzing about the show and what he had seen in New Zealand generally. They were driving round in a camper van and were off to Christchurch next before heading home to Germany via Singapore and Thailand. Ah it might not have been them, Dave messaged me on Facebook and said it may not have been him as there were quite a lot of Germans at the airshow. Oh well they were lovely to talk to.....whoever they were! ;D Oh I see they were Gunther and Usula! |
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Post by No longer identifiable on Apr 7, 2013 14:15:05 GMT 12
I've just noticed on the photo thread for the airshow that Frank Parker is flying the Fw. I seem to recall an interview with him in Classic Wings a year or so back after his first flights, and he was still a bit unsure about the aircraft. Can anyone tell us what he thinks of it now after flying it a lot more?
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Apr 16, 2013 19:37:16 GMT 12
From speaking to Frank and reading a few notes from time to time it is safe to say that he has flown Spitfire, Yak 3, Kittyhawk, and Fw 190, he prefers the Kittyhawk and Yak 3 over the other two, roll rates and general handling win him over.
The Fw 190 is unstable which makes it difficult to fly, it is not unpleasant but just hard work, the engine in the 190 is strong and reliable and in his own words "I won't be handing the keys over anytime soon"
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Post by tbf25o4 on Apr 17, 2013 14:57:17 GMT 12
I concur with the comments made by Gavin. I also spoke with Frank and he stated that the FW190 is "difficult to describe the flying characteristics, but is very unstable and requires full attention."
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Post by No longer identifiable on Apr 19, 2013 20:11:47 GMT 12
Thanks for comments guys. We could be generous and assume that the Fw 190 was ahead of it's time - an unstable aircraft waiting for a computer to fly it!
On a similar subject - I checked out some comments made by one of the German principals at Flugwerk (not sure who it was now) who said that his favourite aircraft of the WW2 era was the Corsair. He said it was the perfect combination of power, stable gun platform, and agility. Keith Skilling would no doubt concur.
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