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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 17, 2018 17:53:35 GMT 12
Peter, the Seasprite appears to actually be NZ3614, not '16. You're right. Amended. |
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Post by colford on Apr 17, 2018 19:18:17 GMT 12
For the lovers of Bird Dogs........  Bird Dog by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Bird Dog Takeoff by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Bird Dog Climb by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Bird Dog Underside by Colin Ford, on Flickr And as the view from inside #FullNoise35 is pretty impressive (sorry but the special effects of engine noise and airframe vibration you will just have to imagine) Waiting for the Yaks to get in so we could get out, and fly!  Yak Parade by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Wanaka View 1 by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Mountain View by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Lake Views by Colin Ford, on Flickr And back of my pilot's head, smooth flight with Ryan.  Helmet Full Noise by Colin Ford, on Flickr Should mention that the ones from inside Yak-3 "Full Noise" were taken using a little Canon IXUS 185 pocket camera. Also took a few video segments using this little pocket rocket camera and they came out surprisingly well, complete with sound. |
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Post by nuuumannn on Apr 17, 2018 20:23:25 GMT 12
Neat photos Colin and Peter.
Yes, it was good, Zac; neat to see the Trojan thundering about - it's an impressive aeroplane. Have seen it before, but forgot how cool it is. The pyro guys set fire to a wee clump of bushes when the Trojan flew over and each time they had to run out with the extinguishers! Got talking to one of the owners of the T-28 on Saturday morning. He let me get on the wing and photograph the cockpits. Very kind of him. Thank you so much, if you get to read this.
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Post by nuuumannn on Apr 17, 2018 20:38:37 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 18, 2018 19:40:04 GMT 12
As is often the case with air shows, if you do spend some time poking around the corners and back areas of the field you often find some aircraft that are quite new to you. So I'll finish my coverage with my (probably quite boring in airshow terms) new finds at Wanaka: Arthur Dovey's locally based Beech F33A ZK-XPJ  Also a local inhabitant, Fu-24-950 ZK-LAC ex ZK-NZS/2 and ZK-PDZ/3  Down from Palmerston North, SPA Panther ZK-PMD  Piper Arrow ZK-ONR, lives over the hills in Christchurch  Quite a long trip home for a gyro, Auckland-based AutoGyro Cavalon ZK-KLC  Rob Fry's Cessna 180A ZK-FRY, hiding in a corner  while the local Pietenpol Aircamper ZK-ALG was part of the SAA display  From the top-of-the South, Stemme S10-V ZK-GSI  Cessna 180K ZK-DBA is rather more handily placed, from Ashburton  Eurocopter AS 350 B2 ZK-IER calls Oamaru home  When I saw this Progressive Aerodyne Searey I thought it was the ex-Australian ZK-WET that had been to WOW previously. Not until I got home did I realise that it was a newer one, registered only in March this year. Regrettably therefore I did not try for a clearer shot.  So that's my coverage over and out. |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 18, 2018 20:24:07 GMT 12
Thank you Peter. As always, comprehensive and attentive to detail.
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Post by colford on Apr 19, 2018 0:04:45 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2018 8:47:49 GMT 12
That's a different Bird Dog, also Ardmore based.
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Post by colford on Apr 19, 2018 10:40:06 GMT 12
Thanks for the head's up on the Bird Dog identity Dave. Was 50-50 if it was the same one or a different one, the lack of visible registration on both made it a bit of a guess. But then I know there are some lovers of Bird Dogs who frequent to site and it is such an unusual scheme, who couldn't resist? And somehow I missed including this notable NZ Warbird from 2004 in my earlier post, the dangers of posting late at night whilst tired.  Mustang Wanaka 2004 by Colin Ford, on Flickr Best Regards. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2018 15:18:12 GMT 12
NZ2415 ZK-TAF is the original Warbird Over Wanaka.  |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 19, 2018 15:32:50 GMT 12
NZ2415 ZK-TAF is the original Warbird Over Wanaka. And before that, it was the original “Warbird On Parade” at Wanaka. |
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Post by nuuumannn on Apr 19, 2018 16:40:51 GMT 12
Nice pictures Peter, and comprehensive as always. I just spotted something that you might not be aware of though; the Buchon is now G-AWHK, no longer G-BWUE, that was canx in 2014. This pic was taken at the 2016 airshow.  DSC_7791 |
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 19, 2018 17:20:13 GMT 12
johnnyfalcon, The -15 engine is fitted with csu.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 19, 2018 18:07:15 GMT 12
What is the significance of the -15?
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 23, 2018 18:58:20 GMT 12
Thank you to all those who have shared their pic's very grateful,
found some old footage of the I16s, gee they where tricky to land!
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 24, 2018 9:39:35 GMT 12
Johnnyfalcon, the -15 engine was factory fitted to some Birdogs allowing the use of a constant speed prop. colford, thanks for the shots of the Mighty Birdog.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 24, 2018 19:32:06 GMT 12
Cheers Ando. Interesting the variants
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Post by ErrolC on May 2, 2018 11:20:37 GMT 12
i.stuff.co.nz/otago/103490663/warbirds-over-wanaka-growth-10-per-centA 10 per cent increase in attendance at this year's Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is being credited to the first ever display of United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. But the 30th anniversary of the airshow was also a big factor in drawing just over 54,000 people to the three day show, general manager Ed Taylor says. "Even before we knew the F-16s were coming ticket sales were considerably well ahead of the previous couple of airshows. We think a lot of people who had been to Wanaka airshows over the years decided to make sure they didn't miss the 30th anniversary." ..
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Post by slackie on May 5, 2018 21:04:22 GMT 12
The ONLY reason I went to this year's show (having seen him do this a few years ago on the Monday after the show) was to see Jurgis do a double snap on top of a loop in the Polikarpov...sigh  But really enjoyed the show anyway! |
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Post by Geoff Soper on Jun 15, 2018 13:03:30 GMT 12
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But really enjoyed the show anyway!
