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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 31, 2018 15:24:28 GMT 12
...I think we need to keep our armchair opinions to ourselves and enjoy the rest of the airshow. What's left of it... And those points reinforce my questioning of the rationale behind parking something so unforgiving in close proximity to so much expensive classic tail-dragger movements. Even a loss-of-directional-control needs to be insured against on a day like this. Very disappointing. Now, where's my camera for tomorrow, I have to remember to, er... |
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Post by joey05 on Mar 31, 2018 16:15:24 GMT 12
Would have to agree, why would you take any chances, surely it could be moved for the landing exercise and then put away again? Guessing the pilot was likely watching out the port side as the asphalt runway would have given better reference at the later part of landing, therefore not seeing or expecting the cherry picker. Such a shame as a beautiful aircraft, I am sure with money permitting the boys at JEM can make her better than ever......
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Post by saratoga on Mar 31, 2018 17:24:33 GMT 12
couldn't the yak have seen the obstacle on/beside the runway/strip?.Its not a small item and obviously hit it about 1/3 in from the wingtip. How many hours flying the Yak 3 do you have? The view forward is restrictive on most of these types regardless how big an object may be on the ground if it's not immediately apparent and not on the side you happen to be looking it can come at you very quickly. I think we need to keep our armchair opinions to ourselves and enjoy the rest of the airshow. For the record, no flying hours in the Yak. It wasn't an opinion, it was a question,of which your response provided little in answering it. I was not criticising any actions,merely questioning. |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Mar 31, 2018 17:39:51 GMT 12
In general, I would say high performance tailwheel aeroplanes and anything solid and unyielding close to the edge of the runway do not mix, regardless of the experience or ability of the pilot.
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 31, 2018 19:32:51 GMT 12
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Post by johnm on Mar 31, 2018 19:45:14 GMT 12
Yak 3 - very lucky no fire or people damage (i assume)
I hope internal frame damage is manageable ..... Id say insurance at such a publicised event will solve the day anyway
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Post by campbellbox on Mar 31, 2018 19:55:12 GMT 12
Well, after a shaky, damp and grey start today shaped up into one of the best shows I’ve ever attended. We arrived just after the Yak incident and were relieved to hear there were no injuries, but I was briefly worried the runway might not reopen at all. Credit to the organisers and performers who were able to reshuffle and get things going again pretty quickly. I loved seeing the Buchon perform (and I think Gavin Conroy can take credit for a neat twist in the Dunkirk scenario) but the F-16 stole the show again for me. I think the pilot of Dove of Peace deserves a mention too, he flew a really nice display. Looking forward to seeing the full program tomorrow.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Mar 31, 2018 20:04:08 GMT 12
Glad to hear it, I don't think I've ever actually seen Dove of Peace fly, it's always been static only anytime I've been anywhere near it.  |
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Post by haughtney1 on Apr 1, 2018 4:18:24 GMT 12
What a cockup! Lucky no one was killed.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 1, 2018 6:47:17 GMT 12
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Club meet-up for drinks and food yesterday evening was very interesting.
Keith Skilling and John Lamont gave lengthy addresses to club members about their experiences as warbirds display pilots, both at Wanaka and elseshere. And they answered a lot of questions from club members too. Some of their tales were rather hair-raising, but very entertaining and informative. Although Keith had to leave after answering questions about his address, John stayed around to the end, circulating amongst the members and freely chatting with everyone.
And with that, I've got to head out to the airport to get in position for the mad dash to grab the favoured grandstand seats for my group.
I trust you all remembered to put your clocks back overnight?
One last thing....anybody who is coming to the meet-up for drinks and dinner at Speight's Ale House in Wanaka tonight, they won't take a table booking, but said to turn up at 7pm and they will guarantee a group table for us by 7:30, but they need us to all enter the place together. So we'll meet-up outside, then go in.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 1, 2018 17:56:37 GMT 12
Well....that's my fifteenth Warbirds Over Wanaka done & dusted.
I didn't attend Warbirds On Parade in 1988, but I've been at every Warbirds Over Wanaka, beginning with 1990.
Beginning the airshow this morning with the F-16 suddenly rising up out of the Clutha River valley was a masterstroke. I bet anybody down in the river valley almost crapped their pants when that F-16 suddenly passed over them and hit the afterburner as it climbed up to open the airshow....they wouldn't have heard it coming, just like we didn't at the airshow.
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Post by isc on Apr 1, 2018 22:40:56 GMT 12
Wouldn't it be nice if next time it's a Mosquito coming up out of the river bed to open the show, Bl***y dreamer. isc
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 10:08:15 GMT 12
The morning after... A car-load of us who hadn't planned on attending this year decided to make a day trip from Christchurch. We waited for a reasonably accurate picture of the weather forecast for the weekend and could see that Sunday was going to be by far the best day to go. It was. Up at 0230, 'wheels up' at 0300, in the gate and parked by 0745, home by 2200. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Even though the top-shelf fighters were a bit thin on the ground (and in the air) the weather was fantastic, the scenery is still there - and stunning, good company with whom to share the day, and some spectacular flying! Some highlights for me this year were the subtle changes in display routines (some shorter but more spirited), the boisterous F-16, film-star Buchon, 3-ship jet display (2 Vampires and L-39), Vietnam FAC and strike with the 0-1 Birddog and Trojan (exceptional flying by Brett Emeny), 4 nations' fighters tail-chase (Buchon, P-51, Spitfire, Yak-3), and Rob in the P-51 ZK-SAS with a very graceful and professional display, to name a few. There will be photographs from others coming here that will be far more worthy than mine, but to kick off here is a sample of some things that piqued my interest. And, thank you Sir Tim for lighting a fire that still burns strong!  Wanaka 2018 031 Wanaka 2018 033 Wanaka 2018 024 |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 10:19:53 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 10:30:34 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 10:44:57 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 10:48:48 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 10:56:26 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 2, 2018 11:14:44 GMT 12
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Apr 2, 2018 11:42:35 GMT 12
Awesome photos thanks guys  |
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