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Post by Brett on Feb 15, 2013 16:52:53 GMT 12
Just announced - debuting the Snipe.  |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 15, 2013 17:33:29 GMT 12
Talking of TVAL...I won't be at their Anzac Airshow on 27th April.
I actually applied for leave for that date (I was rostered to work a late-shift) and had it approved, so was planning to be there.
But then, one of the senior locomotive engineers in Wellington (who I have a huge amount of respect for) decided to retire on Friday 26th April and the lads are having a retirement dinner and function for him at the Petone Working Mans' Club on Saturday 27th April, so I decided I'm going to attend that. Living locally in Masterton, I get to attend most of TVAL's flying displays, so missing the occasional one won't hurt me. I'll definitely be there for the Remembrance 2013 display in November. |
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Post by JamesStokes on Feb 15, 2013 17:33:29 GMT 12
I hope this one stays here!!
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Post by Brett on Mar 25, 2013 18:08:33 GMT 12
ZK-SNI, a Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe, has just appeared on the NZ register.
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Post by typerated on Apr 4, 2013 18:32:02 GMT 12
Any idea what the program looks like? what was in the 2012 show?
cheers
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Post by Brett on Apr 5, 2013 15:38:54 GMT 12
There are usually about 20-25 full-size WW1 aircraft flying at their shows.
3x DR1, 3x Se5A, 2 x D.Va, 2x Be2, 2 x Fe2b, 2 x Sopwith Pup, 2 x D.VIII, Camel, D.VII, RE8, N.11, F2B, Sopwith Triplane, plus occasionally others like the DH5, Avro 504, Snipe, and whatever else has just been wheeled out of the workshop. Usually a couple of Tiger Moths and the Stampe.
The Old Stick & Rudder Co operate either the Corsair or the P-40. Sometimes the RNZAF appear with the Harvard or the Red Checkers. A bit of ground theatre with the WW1 tank, and free rides in various WW1-era vehicles. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is also available for rides prior to the show starting.
Its a good way to spend an afternoon.
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Post by Poohbah on Apr 19, 2013 8:26:39 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 19, 2013 10:31:13 GMT 12
Thanks for the reminder, but can anyone see that page without logging in to Facebook?
Sent via Proboards Android App
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 19, 2013 11:55:16 GMT 12
Anyone know if the Avro 504 will be flying?
I'd crawl there over broken glass to see that one.
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Post by suthg on Apr 19, 2013 17:26:04 GMT 12
Thanks for the reminder, but can anyone see that page without logging in to Facebook? Sent via Proboards Android App Try this link Errol... thevintageaviator.co.nz/Lots of great images there - they are mainly Adobe Flash images so can't copy and paste. Hmmm, missing my home town again... I'd love to get down there again! Sighhh - more photos to wait for!!  |
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Post by Brett on Apr 19, 2013 18:43:36 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2013 9:18:30 GMT 12
It'd be nice to see both 504s - real and replica - together.
Not sure I can make this one but I'll watch for the photo thread.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 20, 2013 17:26:20 GMT 12
I have seen both, at separate times, on the ground.
I have yet to see one in the air.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2013 19:52:54 GMT 12
I've seen both too - and flying - but am yet, as with I think everyone else, to see them flying together.
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Post by Brett on Apr 20, 2013 20:10:10 GMT 12
The twins...   The replica was damaged "beyond economic repair" and I think the engine is now used in the Sopwith Triplane. It is still on the register so I guess there is the possibility that it will be repaired. The original had the engine removed to allow it to be reverse-engineered so that more engines could be produced. I don't know if the engine has been re-assembled and re-mounted. I think the likelihood of them both flying together next weekend is remote, but I am prepared to be surprised. |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Apr 21, 2013 19:15:52 GMT 12
The replica crash landed in trees a couple of years ago didn't it? Bit sad, but a good thing it wasn't the original!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 22, 2013 22:49:38 GMT 12
Well....it looks like I will be in attendance now.
The "retirement do" I was going to attend on Saturday has been postponed for a couple of weeks in order to allow a few former (now retired) workmates to attend, so I've now got this coming Saturday free. I guess I'd better "pull finger" and dig out the cameras (and lenses) from the bag they've been stashed in since Classic Fighters and charge up the batteries all ready for Saturday arvo. At least I don't have far to go....Hood Aerodrome is only about 2½km from my place! 
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 22, 2013 23:12:39 GMT 12
After checking the weather, which looks fairly positive, I have decided to have a go.
I have booked flights with Jetstar:
AKL - WLG JQ269 Dep.6.20pm Arr 7.25pm Friday 26th
WLG - AKL JQ264 Dep 11.30am Arr 12.35pm Monday 29th.
Then driving up from WLG for the Saturday afternoon.
My 35 - 105 camera lens is playing up a bit from the SI trip, so may have to give that a rebore before the weekend.
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Post by Brett on Apr 24, 2013 6:43:24 GMT 12
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Post by delticman on Apr 24, 2013 8:25:03 GMT 12
But wait there is more.
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