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Post by planecrazy on Oct 13, 2022 19:08:54 GMT 12
Bit of action earlier this week, “EOF” came back from the mainland stayed a couple of days, she left east bound for Norfolk Island on her way home early today. Checked Flightaware (4.31mins) LDH to NLK.  Another Royal Flying Doctors King Air, usually get NSW Air Ambulance, nice scheme on this one.   Another “ZK” across the ditch, this time west bound, 2pm today in and out for fuel from Christchurch via Keri Keri (3.01mins) direct to Lord Howe Island (4.34mins) and on to Coolangatta (2.09mins) for a new owner in Oz.  Love the taped on ZK.  |
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Post by tbf2504 on Oct 14, 2022 13:51:26 GMT 12
I like the temporary "ZK-" applied for this international flight
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Post by planecrazy on Oct 23, 2022 18:16:35 GMT 12
Couple more old clips from the early 90's the Mil8s on their way to New Zealand via Lord Howe Island from Russia. This DC3 an ex RAAF job (A65-46 17/4/44) was used to transport a Met officers belongings to the island in the early 90's, she ended her life after ditching into Botany Bay near Sydney 24/4/94, no injuries, she was on her way to Norfolk Island via Lord Howe Island. Link toi her life below. aussieairliners.org/dc-3/vh-edc/vh-edc.html |
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 5, 2022 21:32:21 GMT 12
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Post by mcmaster on Nov 5, 2022 23:29:14 GMT 12
Great shots. In the first shot is that spray being picked by the Herc? Almost looks like the effect under a helicopter. Hard to imagine we are already getting replacements for them.. I still think of the Js as new.
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Post by davidd on Nov 6, 2022 11:01:57 GMT 12
Wondering what all the "decorations" are on the hills behind the Herc (2nd shot of the C-130J), looks like lights or flags? Something to do with crops? Guessing those birds in same shot are fairly skilled in "getting out of the way"? Presume not a new suburban development?
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 6, 2022 12:42:24 GMT 12
Wondering what all the "decorations" are on the hills behind the Herc (2nd shot of the C-130J), looks like lights or flags? Something to do with crops? Guessing those birds in same shot are fairly skilled in "getting out of the way"? Presume not a new suburban development? The flags are a deterrent for the migratory bird the "Sooty Turn," for over ten years they have been nesting on the sand dune which is fine for them but not so good for aeroplanes that have no choice but to fly through the area. The flags work quite well at stopping the birds from nesting in the area, you still get a few getting quite close however. |
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 8, 2022 19:05:10 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 8, 2022 21:40:50 GMT 12
Braved a stiff and quite cold sou-easter to get this shot, around forty second time exposure. They didn't turn on their lights for the night touch and goes, can't see them so no pic's.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2022 22:10:16 GMT 12
That's a very cool night shot!!
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Post by Antonio on Nov 8, 2022 23:53:56 GMT 12
 You know, these things would make a great transporter for Air Chathams - great loading / unloading. And cheap too possibly since the RAAF don't like them  |
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 9, 2022 8:53:50 GMT 12
You know, these things would make a great transporter for Air Chathams - great loading / unloading. That would be a cool model build!  |
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Post by Antonio on Nov 9, 2022 19:21:10 GMT 12
You know, these things would make a great transporter for Air Chathams - great loading / unloading. That would be a cool model build! HARRY !!!!!! |
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Post by oj on Nov 9, 2022 19:40:37 GMT 12
"migratory bird the "Sooty Turn,""
A sooty turn is an early model B52 under hard acceleration.
The flapping bird is a sooty tern Sir.
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 9, 2022 20:36:54 GMT 12
"migratory bird the "Sooty Turn,"" A sooty turn is an early model B52 under hard acceleration. The flapping bird is a sooty tern Sir. Ha ha very good, spelling not my thing! |
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Post by planecrazy on Dec 18, 2022 18:29:39 GMT 12
Couple of visitors this week, been quiet with stuff crossing the Tasman.   Had this one hang around for a few days, while fairly common on the mainland, Greenshanks rarely seen on the island.  |
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Post by planecrazy on Jan 2, 2023 16:44:59 GMT 12
Another CT4E on her way to a new home in OZ, Ardmore to Lord Howe Island 1,591klms in 5.20 hours, fuel and go onto Coolangatta due this afternoon around 3.26pm.   |
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Post by planecrazy on Jan 12, 2023 19:03:21 GMT 12
As seen earlier in this thread have been editing some old footage converted to digital.
This impressive RC Sunderland was actually transported to and from the island by the
RAAF in a C130 Hercules!
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 13, 2023 6:51:40 GMT 12
That is quite impressive
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Post by planecrazy on Feb 6, 2023 18:04:16 GMT 12
Two trans Tasman Technams came through today on their way to New Zealand via Lord Howe then Norfolk Islands, sold to a flying school in the South Island.        According to Flightaware, around 4.23 hours Archerfield to Lord Howe Island then 4.50 hours Lord Howe to Norfolk Island, overnighting then on to New Zealand. |
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