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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 8, 2014 12:07:13 GMT 12
This thread is for news and discussion of the all new RNZAF fleet of T-6C Texan II trainers as they come into service over the next few months. Place all discussion of the type in here please.
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Post by beagle on Jul 8, 2014 16:40:09 GMT 12
yes, was going to say to you the other night about a new thread as the other one was going off topic.
So with all your governing powers as our noble leader, will you get an official invite for when they arrive etc.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 8, 2014 18:31:39 GMT 12
I doubt it.
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Post by machpants on Jul 8, 2014 23:25:12 GMT 12
Is this ther thread we ask for a wee back seat trip, you know, just to get a feel for it?  |
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Post by beagle on Jul 9, 2014 16:25:12 GMT 12
they could make quite a bit of money for the 14 Sqn social club that way. Pilots would get rostered on for the weekend just like bar duty was.
What would be a fair price for an hours flight in the T6.
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Post by saratoga on Jul 9, 2014 17:20:11 GMT 12
The way the current training system works, you are more likely to get a backseat ride in the simulator,they have been known to auction such things off on TM.
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Post by McFly on Jul 16, 2014 21:12:58 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 16, 2014 23:10:30 GMT 12
Neat shots!
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Post by suthg on Jul 17, 2014 7:02:38 GMT 12
Yes they should perform with 1000HP... nice clear active shots though, good photography!
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Post by TS on Jul 17, 2014 8:28:36 GMT 12
Yep great photo's. But I see the S.I.S are there with a cunning disguise in a couple of those pic's..... |
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Post by suthg on Jul 17, 2014 11:17:09 GMT 12
They were fishing, come on... |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 31, 2014 15:59:12 GMT 12
This just in from Richard Jackson:
"This announcement about the next milestone with the T-6C project was shared around the RNZAF today:
Today, the first of the RNZAF’s newest additions to our fleet, two T-6C Texan IIs, depart Wichita for their long journey home. Preparations are under way for a welcome ceremony in Auckland on 21 AUG 14, followed by their arrival in Ohakea on 22 AUG 14. Today highlights all the hard work and dedication that has gone into the Pilot Training Capability Project by all the team members, including MoD, RNZAF and Beechcraft; delivering an excellent capability on time and within budget.
The route is interesting (approx):
Kansas - Ottawa - Labrador - Greenland, Iceland, UK , Italy, Crete, Jordan, UAE, India, Thailand, Singapore, Bali, Aussie - Darwin and Cairns - Honiara SI, New Caledonia, to Whenuapai."
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 31, 2014 17:11:25 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Jul 31, 2014 18:00:44 GMT 12
Hmm I wonder out loud, if that is the surprise for 28th September, I doubt it though... although it would be great for a discussion point and even a speaker to lead in about the decision process and its performance - now that would be a draw card!!
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 31, 2014 18:29:21 GMT 12
Here's a pretty picture of the route
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 31, 2014 18:50:23 GMT 12
Sorry Graeme, but not very likely.
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Post by machpants on Jul 31, 2014 19:15:36 GMT 12
I love those pics above, is it only me that read the rego's as NOOOOB and ANGOLA? Probably And that is one bum numbing trail! |
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Post by area51 on Aug 2, 2014 22:58:29 GMT 12
N2824B/NZ1401 and N2826B/NZ1402 are enroute to London/Stansted from Keflavik tonight NZ time as HKB170 and HKB177 respectively.
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Post by NZ1009 on Aug 3, 2014 21:16:11 GMT 12
Arriving at Stanstead - Here |
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Post by phil on Aug 3, 2014 21:41:58 GMT 12
Now if only the RNZAF were servicing them it really might feel like a new aircraft for the air force.
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