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Post by Poohbah on Oct 7, 2012 13:11:18 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Oct 8, 2012 13:17:32 GMT 12
I'm rostered to work late-shift on 10th November.
However, not to worry....I've put in for a lieu day on that date.
It shouldn't be too much hassle, as they generally approve lieu days on weekends, as its easy for them to cover the job using someone else.
Plus, I've got more than 30 lieu days accumulated and the company are jumping up and down about sitting on that many, so they're more likely than not to approve applications to use them in order to get the number down to a level which doesn't cause the company's bean-counters to squeal about it.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Oct 10, 2012 10:52:18 GMT 12
Got the lieu day approved.
Got the cameras and lenses sorted out.
Pre-airshow checklist complete apart from the weather forecast.
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Post by angels15 on Nov 5, 2012 7:06:31 GMT 12
Any updates as to what might be displaying?
I haven't heard back from TVAL, and am thinking of staying up in the North island to attend.
Thanks
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 5, 2012 7:25:34 GMT 12
Any updates as to what might be displaying? I haven't heard back from TVAL, and am thinking of staying up in the North island to attend. Thanks They just said on Facebook that they will have the new RE8, Albatros, and Pup. |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Nov 5, 2012 7:31:35 GMT 12
angels15, stay for the show regardless, it's worth it :-)
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Post by angels15 on Nov 5, 2012 10:45:53 GMT 12
Thanks Errol (I see there is a use for Facebook) Thanks for the advice Johnny - just wanted to make sure worthwhile, otherwise I might have been trying to seek shelter in a hangar full of restoring Austers!  |
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 5, 2012 11:59:58 GMT 12
Well they actually auto-post their FB posts on Twitter, which is where I saw it :-)
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Post by Poohbah on Nov 7, 2012 4:56:02 GMT 12
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Post by Brett on Nov 7, 2012 6:03:45 GMT 12
That looks great! Natural finish D.Va's are just so common these days it is nice to see something different. ;D ;D
The article states both Pups will debut.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2012 8:42:48 GMT 12
Good luck for good weather and a great day.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 8, 2012 14:07:16 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 8, 2012 14:09:51 GMT 12
Well, I've finally done it. I've gone and purchased a second camera body so I can be one of those sad-sacks with two cameras, so I can use two different lenses at airshows without having to change lenses on a single camera body.  |
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 8, 2012 15:42:09 GMT 12
Well, I've finally done it. I've gone and purchased a second camera body so I can be one of those sad-sacks with two cameras, so I can use two different lenses at airshows without having to change lenses on a single camera body. Your sensor will thank you, airfields are terrible places to change a lens. Most of us use 'and a second body is a good idea' as a part-justification for an upgrade :-) A backup body is also good if the main one fails - been there, done that. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 8, 2012 20:56:23 GMT 12
I shall be there.
Look for the pale, sunstarved Jaffa witrh webbed feet.
Better be good - I turned down an offer to go beach landing 'Up Norf' instead.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 9, 2012 9:02:46 GMT 12
I shall be there. Look for the pale, sunstarved Jaffa witrh webbed feet. Better be good - I turned down an offer to go beach landing 'Up Norf' instead. I'll be there from fairly early on during the afternoon. Phone me if you wish: 027 4830263. Cheers, Bruce. |
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Post by Poohbah on Nov 9, 2012 11:44:22 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 9, 2012 13:08:41 GMT 12
WOW....is that the long anticipated second FE2 finally completed?
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 9, 2012 15:11:51 GMT 12
Wow, five new replicas since the previous new one (first R.E.8 in January).
I wonder if there is any chance of another Snipe for Omaka?
We're so lucky, yippee!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 10, 2012 8:40:38 GMT 12
The weather is absolutely perfect in Masterton today.
Well, almost perfect....sometimes it's nice to have a few clouds to photograph against and today there are absolutely no clouds to be seen anywhere. Only a gentle breeze in the suburbia part of Masterton too. I guess I'd better try and dig out some sunblock (or purchase some if I cannot locate any at home) because its going to be one of those days for getting slowly cooked by the sun.
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