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Post by aeromedia on Dec 5, 2012 14:17:42 GMT 12
I know it's all in jest and a bit of fun. But let's not bite the hand that feeds. If Tui have come on board with dosh to make the Mossie at Masterton do-able, then huge ups to them. Sponsorship helps the world go round and they 've stepped up. Lets not diss them. Lets salute them.  |
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Post by baz62 on Dec 6, 2012 10:28:30 GMT 12
Also politely, umm why? It's quite nice having heavy metal warbirds that aren't based in Auckland ;D Well.......living in Auckland makes me biased I guess All jokes aside, I like many others would like to see this icon remain based in NZ and flown regularly. Joe How about the Biggin Hill Hangar at RNZAF Base Ohakea along with Brendon Deere's Spitfire,Avenger and Harvard? Be even more like the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight then! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 6, 2012 11:38:15 GMT 12
I've seen this said several times in the past couple of months regarding Ardmore, Campbridge and Now Masterton: "The Mosquito's last display in NZ... Yeah Right!" The Ardmore launch was genuinely meant to be the one and only display. The fact that working out a clear plan for transporting the aircraft to the USA has delayed its departure has meant that other events have had the opportunity to twist the owner's arm to also have it display at their events. Think of the extra appearances as huge bonuses - it's a great opportunity for the kiwi airshow-going audience. From all I have been told I think the Masterton show will very likely be definitely the last chance to see it flying in public in New Zealand. Embrace it. |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Dec 6, 2012 14:30:07 GMT 12
I know it's all in jest and a bit of fun. But let's not bite the hand that feeds. If Tui have come on board with dosh to make the Mossie at Masterton do-able, then huge ups to them. Sponsorship helps the world go round and they 've stepped up. Lets not diss them. Lets salute them. Tui Breweries actually put their hands into deep pockets and sponsor a huge number of events in Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa (their original beer catchment area before the Yeah, Right campaign resulted in Tui becoming the main DB product). While it is all done for product exposure reasons, the fact is that many events only get to occur because of the financial support of Tui. |
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Post by thomarse on Dec 6, 2012 14:56:46 GMT 12
...and given that it's "thirsty Thursday" again, I'll be off down to the Rimutaka Tavern to give direct financial assistance to Tui in their supportive efforts.
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Post by spongebob206 on Dec 6, 2012 18:24:21 GMT 12
I'll be there cant wait.. Sign should read "No Mossie at WOW.........Yeah right Good on ya Tui. See you all there |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Dec 16, 2012 21:14:45 GMT 12
In another thread, someone posted something about staying in Wellington, but catching the train over to Wings over Wairarapa and getting off at Solway railway station. As with previous Wings over Wairarapa airshows, the organisers have chartered a train from KiwiRail and will be running their own special airshow train, with connecting bus services provided by Tranzit from Masterton railway station to Hood Aerodrome. The reason why they now use Masterton is because Solway station platform is only long enough for 4½ cars and the airshow train will most likely be at least 8 cars long, hence the reason for using Masterton. The airshow train will be running on both Saturday and Sunday, departing from Platform 9 at Wellington Railway Station at 8:30am, arriving at Masterton at 10:05am where the connecting buses will be running from. On the return journey, the airshow train will depart Masterton at 5:20pm on both days, with connecting buses departing from Hood Aerodrome after the conclusion of the flying up until the final bus departure at 4:50pm. You will not be able to simply turn up at Wellington Railway Station and purchase a ticket for the airshow train, because it is a charter service run by the airshow organisers. You need to pre-book seats on the airshow train through Ticketek at the same time as you purchase airshow tickets. Once every seat on the train for each day is sold, that is it, there will be no standing passengers allowed onboard. You can, however, catch the normal scheduled Wairarapa trains to get to and from the airshow, but you will miss the start of the flying display. The normal scheduled weekend morning service departs Wellington at 9:55am and arrives at Masterton at 11:30am. Connecting bus services will be meeting the normal Wairarapa service as well as the airshow train and transferring people to Hood Aerodrome. If you use the normal scheduled Wairarapa service, the return train to Wellington departs Masterton at 4:50pm and arrives at Wellington at 6:25pm. The last bus from Hood Aerodrome to the regular scheduled Wairarapa train will be departing Hood at 4:20pm. If you are using the trains from Wellington to get to the airshow and you wish to attend the Practise Day on the Friday (the gates will be opening at 12 noon), you can either catch the early service departing Wellington at 8:25am and arriving at Masterton at 10:00am, or else you can catch the 12:55pm service from Wellington, arriving Masterton at 2:30pm. To get back to Wellington after the Practise Day (the early evening flying display ends at 7:00pm), there is a train to Wellington (which runs on Friday evenings only) departing Masterton at 8:20pm and arriving at Wellington at 9:55pm. However, you will need to make your own arrangements for transport between Masterton (or Solway) and Hood Aerodrome on the Friday. If you need to arrange a taxi, the number for Masterton Taxis is 06-378-2555, or you can pre-book a cab with Rideshop Cabs at 06-377-4231 or you can book online on Rideshop's website. If you catch the train over to Masterton on the Friday, or if you catch the scheduled services on Saturday and Sunday, DON'T purchase single train tickets, as you will pay $18 one-way ($36 return). Instead purchase a Wairarapa Day Excursion Ticket for $21 ($12.50 for children) and that covers your return journey on the same day. Or, if you are with a group, purchase a Wairarapa Group Excursion Ticket for $58 and that covers four people (adults or children) for the same-day return journey. It is preferable to purchase Excursion Tickets from the Ticket Counter at Wellington Railway Station; however you can also purchase them from the Train Manager onboard the train if time is tight and there is a huge queue at the ticket counter. |
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Post by phil82 on Dec 17, 2012 16:04:26 GMT 12
What a good scheme! I hate driving over that hill!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Dec 19, 2012 17:22:33 GMT 12
Those airshow trains tend to get fully-booked by at least a week or two before the airshow.
Last year, I planned to attend the airshow on the Sunday and took a lieu day for that date (bad move as it got rained out). On the Saturday morning, I was rostered for an early shift, preparing the morning service to Wellington, then driving it over to Wellington (departing from Masterton at 7:50am) and running the return service (9:55am departure). I passed the airshow train heading in the opposite direction at Upper Hutt and it was a fully-booked ten car train. I had an eight-car train on the normal scheduled service, and as well as the usual passengers, we picked up the airshow overflow traffic and departed Upper Hutt with more than 100 standing passengers onboard.
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Post by phil82 on Dec 19, 2012 18:18:37 GMT 12
What I want to know is, regardless of how I get there, WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY A MOSSIE CALENDER!!!!??
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Post by joesmith on Dec 19, 2012 19:46:39 GMT 12
What I want to know is, regardless of how I get there, WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY A MOSSIE CALENDER!!!!?? The simple answer is... YES |
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Post by suthg on Dec 22, 2012 20:08:26 GMT 12
If people are starting to struggle for accommodation for that weekend, I have booked into an old style hotel in Carterton (15mins away) who still have some doubles ($85) and twin rooms and even a single or two available for this weekend. They are reasonably well booked so the kitchen will function for mornings and evenings. Ph No: 06 379 7960 Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton Sat 22nd December |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2012 10:21:37 GMT 12
My dad and I stayed there for the 2001 show. Recommend it :-)
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Dec 23, 2012 11:16:28 GMT 12
My dad and I stayed there for the 2001 show. Recommend it :-) |
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Dec 23, 2012 12:53:16 GMT 12
What I want to know is, regardless of how I get there, WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY A MOSSIE CALENDER!!!!?? Warren and his team will be selling the calendar at the show so no worries their, can also get it from the Avspecs team below. www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/shop.html |
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Post by phil82 on Dec 23, 2012 13:37:37 GMT 12
Thank you! Order placed for two!
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Post by phil82 on Dec 23, 2012 13:40:55 GMT 12
I might just mention that I have been to every WOW since the initial show, and it gets better every year. It's easy to get to, plenty of readily accessible parking and [usually!] good weather! It's also a helluva lot cheaper than going to Wanaka!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 23, 2012 13:44:24 GMT 12
I can see a sponsor's billboard right there ;D
"Easy to get to" - Yeah Right
It depends where you're starting from.
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Post by suthg on Dec 23, 2012 13:48:10 GMT 12
Yes - coming from the North it is a bit of a twister - taking the left turnoff close to the Kuripuni roundabout is one way, but easy coming from the south and the hotel displayed, turning right before the shops and follow the markers (I think there are some). Or ... just follow the other car!!
It'll be my first WOW!!
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Post by phil82 on Dec 23, 2012 13:52:20 GMT 12
I can see a sponsor's billboard right there ;D "Easy to get to" - Yeah Right It depends where you're starting from. It's all relative Dave, and it's a lot easier to get to than Wanaka[if you live in Wellington]. I can be there within an hour or so of leaving home! |
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