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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 7:23:35 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Jan 26, 2017 11:21:34 GMT 12
Flight tickets booked, accommodation booked, 1 Day ticket purchased - arrive Sat am, stay one night, leave 3pm Sunday  back to Napier and drive return to home on Monday. Done and Dusted!! |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 20, 2017 20:25:39 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 20:43:32 GMT 12
How old is that photo? Is the 190 almost ready??! Wicked!!
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Post by joey05 on Feb 21, 2017 9:22:37 GMT 12
Was just wondering that myself! focke yeah!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 21, 2017 9:32:01 GMT 12
It's an old photo. Don't get your hopes up...
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Post by baz62 on Feb 21, 2017 12:08:14 GMT 12
Yep if there was a chance the 190 was going to be there they would be shouting it from the roof tops. Wanaka maybe.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 21, 2017 12:18:02 GMT 12
Yep if there was a chance the 190 was going to be there they would be shouting it from the roof tops. Wanaka maybe. A FW190 versus a de Havilland Mosquito has a rather nice ring about it. It would be especially nice considering it will be the 30-year anniversary of Warbirds On Parade 1988. (…and I've already got my Gold Pass for Warbirds Over Wanaka 2018 too!!) I luuuurve the way things happen in NZ....if it doesn't come together for one particular airshow, it tends to happen at the next one, or the one after that. Just like the cancellation last weekend of Wings Over Wairarapa.....while very disappointing, its only a few weeks until Classic Fighters, so no point losing too much sleep over it. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 22, 2017 15:40:38 GMT 12
Bruce we do not all need to know in every post that you have your tickets booked for upcoming events... it's becoming ad nauseum on these threads.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 28, 2017 9:45:22 GMT 12
MEDIA RELEASE 28 February 2017 Royal Australian Air Force to debut new aircraft at Yealands Classic Fighters 2017C-27J Spartan’s first public outing to be at Omaka AerodromeBlenheim, NZ: We are excited to announce that the Royal Australian Air Force have confirmed their participation in the Yealands Classic Fighters Air Show 2017. They will be presenting their new C-27J Spartan battlefield air lifter which is equipped with missile warning systems, electronic self-protection and battlefield armour allowing them to operate freely in high-threat environments. The RAAF have supported Classic Fighters previously, demonstrating the now decommissioned DHC-4 Caribou for the 2007 and 2009 shows. The C-27J which replaces the Caribou fills out the RAAF’s air transport capabilities alongside the C-17A Globemaster and C-130J Hercules. David Bamfield, Yealands Classic Fighters Committee Member and former Air Vice-Marshal said that “it is particularly thrilling to welcome the RAAF back to Omaka. The C27J has not been to New Zealand before but we are hoping that it will soon become a regular sight in our skies, especially at Omaka in much the same fashion as the Caribou once was”. This aircraft will improve the RAAF’S ability to move people, equipment and supplies in Australia and the Pacific region. With the capacity to carry significant loads and still land on airstrips which are not suited for the Hercules, the Spartan will undertake a range of missions from delivering ammunition to front line troops to undertaking aero-medical evacuation of casualties. About Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka: Held every alternate Easter the airshow is the main fundraising event for the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum, located in Blenheim, Marlborough NZ. The next show is 14-16 April 2017 and tickets are available now at www.classicfighters.co.nz  |
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Post by gyrocaptain on Feb 28, 2017 12:23:27 GMT 12
An improved V-1? How could they improve on it? It was already bloody brilliant! The only thing I can think of is to have it powered by an actual pulse-jet. (Yes, impractical, I know.)
The C-27J will be a nice addition to the modern park, along with the Black Falcons. I can't wait to see what other surprises are in store particularly among the more vintage & veteran participants!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 12:25:32 GMT 12
While not a Classic Fighter, this is great news! Definitely makes up for not having the Spartan at Ohakea. Excellent!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 3, 2017 22:53:10 GMT 12
Graham Orphan mentioned to me this evening that Steadfast is in the container and on its way to Omaka. Great news.  |
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Post by lumpy on Mar 4, 2017 7:36:35 GMT 12
An improved V-1? How could they improve on it? It was already bloody brilliant! The only thing I can think of is to have it powered by an actual pulse-jet. (Yes, impractical, I know.) As I understand it , the improvements are fairly small . A sound system has been added to make it sound more like a pulse jet ( they actually do make systems for putting into model aircraft to make them sound more realistic , although its probably not going to be anywhere near loud enough ) I believe there may have been some work done around the engine area , to give a more " scale " look . Also some work has been done that will not be noticed , but was in the interests of making it fly better ( such as higher torque servos on some of the controls . |
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Post by joey05 on Mar 9, 2017 11:12:03 GMT 12
Parked at Omaka having some lunch, the boys at JEM aviation are hard at it, I see at least 2 Fokker triplanes getting annuals, and believe one is done, 6 more to go! Also Yak Steadfast is now in a container and on its way, might have to spend a few more lunchtimes loitering around the airfield.
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 9, 2017 12:47:33 GMT 12
Not quite the Spartan's first public outing to be absolutely correct but it will be great to see it there and the RAAF supporting the show. The Yak will be impressive and remind everyone of its Caribou heritage.... goes like snot but still sounds like a Caribou.....looking forward to the Bambi burgers, the Sav Blanc and just watching for a change.
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Post by joey05 on Mar 9, 2017 14:17:51 GMT 12
Just asked JEM Aviation via Facebook whether the FW190 will be ready, reply was sadly that she is far from airworthy but hopefully she'll be flying later this year. Someone asked about seeing her at Wanaka but I am under the impression that the Fw190 and her stablemate the Mk XIV Spitfire are only to fly at Omaka.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 15:32:41 GMT 12
The lack of 190 is disappointing (still yet to see it fly!) but there's so much other stuff to see I won't miss it too much.
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 9, 2017 16:18:09 GMT 12
Not the same shape but of the same performance... you will be surprised by the big Yak
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Post by joey05 on Mar 9, 2017 16:29:40 GMT 12
Especially when there will be 3 yaks! Not to mention 3 spitfires! Just need he 190 flying again, a hurricane, mosquito and a 109.....come on lotto numbers!
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back to Napier and drive return to home on Monday. Done and Dusted!!
