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Post by planegeek on Apr 19, 2014 17:28:45 GMT 12
Any thoughts on the show from those that were there and comparisons to previous years? Also where are the photos? Thought there'd be one or two up already! Sounds like the weather behaved too which is great.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 17:39:50 GMT 12
I was just going to ask the same questions. How did the show go today? And where are some photos from the past two days?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 17:48:39 GMT 12
You read my mind, Dave - the thought of a weekend of pics on the forum got me through Thursday at work, I've had the window open and refreshed it every other hour to little effect. Maybe everyone's having too much fun?
I've seen the Classic Flights Wanaka WACO YMF on the flightline and a Mil Mi-34 heli on static, and some videos of various flybys and the jet racing, on Facebook but not much else so far!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 18:15:42 GMT 12
Warbirds Over Wanaka is coming up after the break on 3 News. Something about future-proofing the event.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 18:28:18 GMT 12
It featured the sport aviation association's aeroplanes displaying there.
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Post by aeromedia on Apr 19, 2014 18:51:19 GMT 12
Ando, if per chance you are checking the forum whilst here, check your PM. Cheers mate.
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Post by baz62 on Apr 19, 2014 18:52:21 GMT 12
I see ex-RAAF P40 ZK-RMH had to call into JEM Aviation at Omaka to have a magneto changed on Thursday. Good on ya lads keep them flying for us to see!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 18:53:44 GMT 12
ZK-RMH is ex-RNZAF. ZK-CAG is ex-RAAF, and that is I believe still at Ardmore.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 19, 2014 19:02:46 GMT 12
Yes, NZ Warbirds said on Facebook that the Harvards and P-40 were stuck due to intervening weather. On the plus side, the Trojan is airworthy again!
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Post by Dave.K on Apr 19, 2014 19:03:13 GMT 12
Here's a few, won't deter the experts..   Taxi a yak downwind, turn this way  And turn that way  Sport aircraft put on a great show three RV's flypast.  And FIZ doing the 200knot runs.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 19:32:56 GMT 12
Great stuff!
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 19, 2014 20:20:40 GMT 12
On the plus side, the Trojan is airworthy again! The Trojan arrived at Wanaka about 1630hrs. Just one Harvard on the field, the ex-South African one. |
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 19, 2014 20:22:29 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 19, 2014 20:26:53 GMT 12
The hawks are parked up in ZQN.Is Wanaka long enough to take them? Apparently not. According to the PA, even to land at Queenstown they need to minimize the fuel load. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 21:02:31 GMT 12
What was the Hawk display like?
And also the jet racing? Was it as underwhelming as it all sounds?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 21:04:02 GMT 12
And did the DC-3 make it in the end?
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Post by thebrads on Apr 19, 2014 21:34:16 GMT 12
Has been good so far.
Yurgis and DC3 AWP both arrived today.
The jet racing is good to watch, plenty of speed and noise. More laps would be better! Perhaps this is an area that can be expanded in future?
The local weather has not been an issue, very light winds/calm, and no rain of any substance.
Displays have been good, sometimes things had to be jiggled around to cover the missing Harvards etc, but doesn't bother. (The uninformed public wouldn't even notice.)
Many people are comparing it to their favourite show in 96/98/00 etc and complaining it isn't the same. Well, i have to say, get over it, it is still a good show. If you are bored of seeing the guys putting in the effort to share their 2x Yak 3's, Spitfire, P-51, Corsair, Avenger, P-40, Anson, 7x Yak 52's, Sopwith Triplane, DC3, 6x Jets, and everything else, then find another interest.
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Post by planegeek on Apr 19, 2014 22:33:48 GMT 12
How was the RAAF Hawk display? Also what did the RNZAF do in way of displays?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 22:35:10 GMT 12
Thanks for that Dale. It's good to hear that the day has been enjoyable for you. Also great to hear the Dakota make it.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2014 23:19:19 GMT 12
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