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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 14, 2014 16:56:07 GMT 12
The facebook page for the airshow says a Hercules will be there. I guess that depends on the Tongan relief efforts though if they finally get them into full swing.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jan 14, 2014 18:23:39 GMT 12
Looks like there will be some good stuff there, I always enjoy the WWI displays as I don't normally get to see aircraft of that vintage fly. (being based at Ardmore does very slightly lessen the novelty of Spitfires, Mustangs and so forth!)
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Post by Bruce on Jan 14, 2014 18:39:10 GMT 12
Weather and serviceability permitting, I'll have the Adventurer on static display with SAA.... Although I'm finding it tricky to get a Motel nearby that isnt charging a massive increase for the weekend and requiring a 3 night minimum stay...
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Post by nuuumannn on Jan 14, 2014 20:10:54 GMT 12
Nice lookin' Fokker, the aeroplane in the background is pretty smart too.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Jan 14, 2014 22:14:46 GMT 12
Personal transport, of course.
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 22, 2014 7:51:47 GMT 12
Anyone interested in a post-show meet-up/put-faces-to-names?
As we'll be getting on the Dak fairly sharpish, how about at the Fly DC3 Crew Tent (we need to check-in there at 3.45). It should be easy enough to spot during the day, I assume near the Gold Pass marquee.
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Post by suthg on Jan 22, 2014 8:22:54 GMT 12
I have only a General Gate Pass ticket but by then I'm sure the access is fairly open to all. I'll try to remember that, the DAK will be obvious in itself!! And so will the Warbirds Assn stand/tent - a member now.
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 22, 2014 8:41:33 GMT 12
The Fly DC3 tent will certainly be outside the Gold Pass area - there is a 'Aircraft Joyrides and ticketing' marked on the map, but I'm not 100% sure that is where I need to check in.
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Post by setter1 on Jan 22, 2014 13:21:08 GMT 12
Hi all
I will be there both days - I have press access and will be around and about - I guess most people should know what I look like but I am an over 60''s overweight red haired guy with an orange fluro vest and I would love to catch up either day with all and any forumites
John
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Post by The Red Baron on Jan 22, 2014 13:59:26 GMT 12
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Post by andynz on Jan 22, 2014 20:54:27 GMT 12
Hi folks,
Look out for Steve Geard making his debut in his Yak 55M. A regular at the National Aerobatic Championships in Waipukarau. It will be a pretty spectacular aerobatic display, a mix of advanced category competition style flying and some freestyle specialties of his.
I won't be there sadly but I am sure the combination of a Vedeneyev Radial, smoke and an astonishing rate of climb, will make it well worth seeing.
Andy
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 22, 2014 21:56:24 GMT 12
.... Presumably the Show has access to different info now - from FB: |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 22, 2014 22:53:38 GMT 12
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Post by nosig on Jan 23, 2014 8:27:08 GMT 12
Hi folks, Look out for Steve Geard making his debut in his Yak 55M. A regular at the National Aerobatic Championships in Waipukarau. It will be a pretty spectacular aerobatic display, a mix of advanced category competition style flying and some freestyle specialties of his. I won't be there sadly but I am sure the combination of a Vedeneyev Radial, smoke and an astonishing rate of climb, will make it well worth seeing. Andy Looking forward to that. Have seen him practising here at the Mount. Very impressive!!! |
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Post by jonesy on Jan 23, 2014 15:54:54 GMT 12
Well you guys going have a great day (or two!). We loved going to these when I lived in Tga, and they just seemed to get better and better. I'm sure there will be a ton of great pics here...
Hopefully theres a decent airshow over here in W.A this year to make up for missing this one!
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 23, 2014 16:37:59 GMT 12
Update email just came through, Corsair is there, and the Camel + Nieuport 11 arrived by road. Test flying and on display tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 10:52:37 GMT 12
I will be there both days ... will be wearing a Historical Aviation Film Unit Hi Vis vest .... give me a yell if you see me
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 24, 2014 13:57:45 GMT 12
Yak-3 left Ardmore a few minutes ago. The Chippie that took off just before out appears to be doing circuits.
Sent via Proboards Android App
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Post by nosig on Jan 24, 2014 16:01:49 GMT 12
Think I saw the Yak 3 coming in earlier. Sounded like a P-40, but didn't look like one  |
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 25, 2014 12:51:53 GMT 12
Hope those there are having a great day!
Things are looking better for Monday rather than Sunday at this point, fingers crossed.
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