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Post by beagle on May 28, 2014 21:53:03 GMT 12
not her exact words but the mrs thinks I have a tranche of a brain at times
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Post by camtech on May 29, 2014 17:08:48 GMT 12
Know the feeling - I get away with it due to my advanced years!!!!
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Post by beagle on May 29, 2014 20:31:51 GMT 12
I hope we get to see one or two at Omaka next year.
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Post by suthg on May 30, 2014 9:09:51 GMT 12
Or even earlier at Hood!
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Post by davidd on May 31, 2014 16:06:48 GMT 12
I think the first RNZAF aircraft to appear at a British air display prior to ferrying "home" to the antipodes was a Bristol Frighter in mid-1953, at the RAF Royal Review for the new monarch. Possibly NZ5909 (confirmation anybody? Also the RAF airfield? - was it RAF Odiham?), apparently a very shiny aircraft at the time! Static only of course, was not a participant in the huge flpast that took place during this event. David D
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 12, 2014 8:25:28 GMT 12
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Post by beagle on Jun 12, 2014 20:46:40 GMT 12
is EGFF RIAT
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 12, 2014 21:34:38 GMT 12
If you just type the code + 'airport' into Google you will get lots of hits telling you which airport it is. EGFF is Cardiff, but the code on the map is a bit unclear, looks more like EGPF (Glasgow) to me. Next is Bournemouth (a bit west of the Isle of Wight).
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Post by saratoga on Jun 13, 2014 17:14:32 GMT 12
It'll be worn out by the time it gets here!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2014 21:44:16 GMT 12
First flight for RNZAF T-6C Texan II The first RNZAF aircraft (NZ1401) took to the skies above Wichita on 10 June with a Beechcraft crew at the controls. The first test flight lasted two hours and covered the entire spectrum of aircraft functionality, including aircraft flight performance and handling characteristics. The test flights were conducted in accordance with FAA-approved procedures. The aircraft now wears a US FAA-required experimental registration number, N2824B, for its test flights. After completing company test flying and acceptance testing during this month, NZ1401 will then be used to train the first of six RNZAF Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) who are to arrive in Wichita in early August, for their conversion course. Names in group photo (l to r): WGCDR Richard Beaton SQNLDR Torin Kells SQNLDR Brett Clayton FLTLT Craig Kenny Mr Frank Dyer, NZ MoD Project Director and two Beechcraft pilots, J D O’Malley and David Busenitz. Thanks to Mr Richard Jackson of Air Force News for these shots.
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Post by camtech on Jun 25, 2014 22:02:00 GMT 12
Good news Dave. Unfortunately I can't see the photos for some reason
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Post by suthg on Jun 25, 2014 22:19:25 GMT 12
Ditto... - all good now Dave - thanks. Very good news and nice pics!
Graeme
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Post by lesterpk on Jun 25, 2014 22:33:32 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2014 22:41:04 GMT 12
I've fixed the links.
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 6, 2014 12:07:34 GMT 12
Just confirming that the Texans at the RAF Waddington Show this weekend are company ones:
AT-6 N630LA
T-6 N3000B
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 8, 2014 0:13:40 GMT 12
CAE wins $110 million in new training contractsDAVID PUGLIESE More from David Pugliese Published on: July 2, 2014 Last Updated: July 2, 2014 4:24 PM EDT CAE today announced in a news release that it has won a series of contracts valued at approximately $110 million to provide a range of training systems and services for global defence customers. More from the news release: These include contracts to provide the T-6C ground-based training system and services for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), a contract to upgrade the visual systems on the German Air Force’s Eurofighter simulators, a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries to provide the visual system for a T-50IQ full-mission simulator, and a contract to provide a KC-135 boom operator weapon systems trainer for an undisclosed international customer. “We are well positioned across a range of opportunities around the world, involving defence and security forces that increasingly recognize the benefits of simulation-based training,” said Gene Colabatistto, Group President, Defence and Security, CAE. “CAE is a skilled and experienced training systems integrator, and we are focused on pursuing long-term, integrated training solutions.” Beechcraft Defense Company/Royal New Zealand Air ForceCAE was awarded contracts from the Beechcraft Defense Company LLC to develop and support a comprehensive T-6C ground-based training system (GBTS) for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The T-6C GBTS will be an integrated training system that includes two T-6C operational flight trainers, computer-based classroom training systems, and courseware customized for RNZAF pilot training. CAE has established CAE New Zealand Pty Ltd to provide long-term training support and maintenance services at RNZAF Base Ohakea. The T-6C GBTS is part of an overall training solution Beechcraft is providing to the RNZAF that includes 11 T-6C Texan II military trainer aircraft and 30 years of logistics support. “We are pleased to be partnering with Beechcraft to deliver the Royal New Zealand Air Force with a proven, low-risk and comprehensive integrated pilot training solution that cost-effectively meets their current and future pilot training requirements,” said Colabatistto. The two CAE-built T-6C operational flight trainers (OFTs) will include a high-fidelity replica of the T-6C cockpit with a fully-enclosed 270 degree by 70 degree field-of-view display system driven by the CAE Medallion-6000 image generator. The T-6C OFT will also feature the CAE-developed common database (CDB), an open database architecture that enhances the ability to correlate and rapidly update databases to support training and mission rehearsal requirements. The comprehensive T-6C GBTS will be delivered to RNZAF Base Ohakea in 2015 and CAE will then provide on-site training support services. German Air ForceGermany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has contracted CAE to replace obsolete components and upgrade the visual systems on the German Air Force’s Eurofighter simulators. The visual system upgrade will include the addition of CAE’s latest generation CAE Medallion-6000 image generator along with new high-resolution projectors and dome display systems for the Eurofighter full-mission simulators and Eurofighter cockpit trainers located in Laage, Norvenich, Wittmund and Neuburg, which are the four main Eurofighter operating bases in Germany. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) has contracted CAE to provide its CAE Medallion-6000 image generator for a T-50IQ full-mission simulator that KAI is developing for the Iraqi Air Force. In late 2013, KAI signed a contract with the Government of Iraq to provide its T-50IQ supersonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft, including a ground-based training system. In addition to providing the CAE Medallion-6000 image generator for the T-50IQ full-mission simulator, CAE will provide a database modeling station and support KAI with integration and training services. The CAE Medallion-6000 image generator combines a proven, industry-leading feature set and image quality with the power and capabilities of the latest commercial-off-the-shelf graphics processors. The CAE Medallion-6000 image generator provides training benefits such as: - Extremely detailed virtual environments and realistic night scenes; - Smooth dynamic shadows correlated to sun/moon positions; - High resolution imagery and textures for enhanced fidelity; - Highest scene density on the market; - High-end sensor simulation capabilities. CAE has been awarded a contract to provide an undisclosed international customer with a KC-135 boom operator weapon systems trainer (BOWST). The KC-135 BOWST will provide tanker boom operators with enhanced synthetic training capabilities. ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/cae-wins-110-million-in-new-training-contracts
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 8, 2014 12:08:36 GMT 12
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Post by thomastight5 on Oct 29, 2019 22:09:34 GMT 12
My question is: how many CT-4s will go into private hands in NZ?
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Post by thomastight5 on Oct 29, 2019 22:15:00 GMT 12
If anyone is interested, I own CT4E 1985, and it now lives in Tauranga. Flew it into Ohakea this year for a NZDF conference 23 years after not finishing the 96 pilots course. Now I fly it to work in Papakura each week. So don't worry there is a genuine ct4e staying in NZ. 2 have gone to Aussie.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 30, 2019 8:06:34 GMT 12
Well done that man. (NZ1985 is now ZK-PTA)
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