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Post by ErrolC on Apr 1, 2016 17:09:08 GMT 12
Pfft!  Silver Snipe by Errol Cavit, on Flickr  RAAF Museum Pup by Errol Cavit, on Flickr I'm grateful for Photoshop's selection tool, it really is very good, even in low contrast subjects. I'm also grateful for everyone's Wanaka photos, keep them coming! |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 1, 2016 17:37:15 GMT 12
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Post by Swingtail on Apr 1, 2016 21:02:10 GMT 12
It might be just me, but I have noticed the NH-90s have like the Hueys a very distinctive noise when they are flying at a distance.
It reminds me of a old Fisher and Paykel washing machine at full tilt on spin cycle!
Also they are brilliant to see at night with their NAV lights on, they light up the main rotor perfectly!
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Apr 1, 2016 22:40:59 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 1, 2016 23:57:39 GMT 12
Superb!
I have never seen an RNZAF Hercules put out one of those "smoke angel" defence flares, and I've only seen photos of it being done at Wanaka. Have they done it elsewhere ever?
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Post by nuuumannn on Apr 2, 2016 11:25:02 GMT 12
Aww bless, Zac  Yes, the A-109 is a cool looking helo too, a pity the RNZAF doesn't have that many of them. Very cool photos guys. Gav, could you pitch your military ones to Air Forces Monthly? Part of the Key Publishing group, as is Flypast. |
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Post by suthg on Apr 2, 2016 11:56:09 GMT 12
Great shots Gavin! Magazine quality for sure!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 2, 2016 13:29:13 GMT 12
It is always possible and conceivable that the RNZAF may add more A-109's and NH90's in future purchase rounds, just as they did with the Iroquois, Orion and Strikemaster and many other types. They are now bedded in as types, training and operation is in full swing, perfect time to expand the fleets - and there's a Defence White Paper coming soon.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 2, 2016 16:42:08 GMT 12
One of the displays that I was really looking forward to was the Martin Aircraft P12, usually known as the Jetpack. I have seen static examples of this device, but never one in action. Sure enough, there was Jetpack ZK-JMK carried (dragged?) out for action on the day. As you can see, it requires a starter trolley to get going  We were told that due to probelms (CAA certification?) the flight would be unmanned, under radio control. Oh dear. The thing did get going, and appeared to be controllable    The thing is tremendously noisy, even from a distance, and has a payload of just 120kg. Recalling the initial concept of a small, low-cost handy method of personal transport (rather like an aerial Segway) and after watching this demonstration, I'm quite glad I don't have any money invested in it. |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 2, 2016 16:42:50 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Apr 2, 2016 18:13:19 GMT 12
Lovely untouched photos Bruce. A very clean looking heli.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 2, 2016 18:37:25 GMT 12
Yes that is one historic Hiller,great to see.
I agree with you Peter, I fail to see any point in them pursuing that jetpack idea these days, especially since there are now much more suitable, smaller, lighter ones around the world. I can see why Glenn Martin got out of the company.
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Post by mumbles on Apr 2, 2016 18:55:27 GMT 12
Superb! I have never seen an RNZAF Hercules put out one of those "smoke angel" defence flares, and I've only seen photos of it being done at Wanaka. Have they done it elsewhere ever? Yes, it was done at the Whenuapai and Ohakea open days from 2007 to 2009   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 2, 2016 19:15:28 GMT 12
Weird, I was at that 2007 Whenuapai show and do not recall that at all.
I have seen Skyhawks dumping similar flares over Whenuapai in the pitch black one time when the pilots were doing some night exercise. I was in the CAFE and we heard them buzzing round and went out for a look and saw only nav lights to go with the jet noise then suddenly a big bright chaffe flare. Was cool as.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 2, 2016 20:42:45 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 2, 2016 22:08:02 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 2, 2016 22:37:44 GMT 12
Was the C-130 attempted a Wheelbarrow move there? Haven't seen that done in years.
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Post by suthg on Apr 3, 2016 14:59:45 GMT 12
Just heard then seen a V12 engined plane passing by Tokoroa at 14:53 Sunday afternoon heading north towards Cambridge - it appeared silver looking into the sun - perhaps the P51 Mustang? Very unusual aircraft sound amongst all the GA and training aircraft around here. The show is over! LOL |
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Post by lumpy on Apr 3, 2016 15:32:23 GMT 12
Was the C-130 attempted a Wheelbarrow move there? Haven't seen that done in years. I would say from the smoke behind it , that its part way through a small " bounce " on landing . |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Apr 3, 2016 18:49:40 GMT 12
Just heard then seen a V12 engined plane passing by Tokoroa at 14:53 Sunday afternoon heading north towards Cambridge - it appeared silver looking into the sun - perhaps the P51 Mustang? Very unusual aircraft sound amongst all the GA and training aircraft around here. The show is over! LOL Quite probably was, as it arrived at Ardmore a bit before 1600. |
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Yes, the A-109 is a cool looking helo too, a pity the RNZAF doesn't have that many of them.
