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Post by camtech on Feb 17, 2016 9:38:44 GMT 12
Had a reporter here yesterday, interviewing my wife for a story. As he was leaving, he asked me if I knew who was rebuilding a Russian aircraft, possibly a Yak, out at Te Kowhai.
Anyone got any thoughts on this?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 17, 2016 12:12:17 GMT 12
There is a syndicated Yak 52 based there. Often flown by forum member Hardyakka (Evan)
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Post by Bruce on Feb 17, 2016 12:44:25 GMT 12
No Russian Aircraft "Under rebuild" at NZTE, just TYS. It has however spent quite a bit of time in bits over the last year or two after some engine issues.
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Post by camtech on Feb 17, 2016 15:39:59 GMT 12
Thanks guys - I knew someone would have the good oil
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Post by isc on Feb 17, 2016 19:26:47 GMT 12
At least he didn't ask about the "Cessna"(wot Cessna). isc
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Post by hardyakka on Feb 19, 2016 19:25:18 GMT 12
Sorry, been out of town for a few days. Can confirm the only Yak currently at Te Kowhai that I know of is our one (TYS). We did have our engine zero-time overhauled after a mechanical issue, but the airframe is all good. No rebuild required :-) Flew it last Sunday, even.
There is a Nanchang CJ-6 based at Hamilton (also airworthy).
Was the reporter from an aviation publication or just MSM? Happy to answer any questions from someone with an interest in writing about aviation matters.
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Post by camtech on Feb 19, 2016 19:55:35 GMT 12
Hi Evan,
It was Geoff Lewis, who used to write for Hamilton Press/Waikato Times and is now free lance. PM me with contact details and I can pass it on. He writes what he is told, not what he thinks it should be.
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