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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 19, 2017 19:43:36 GMT 12
Here's another old photo from the National Libray  Date: [ca 18 Aug 1962] Ref: EP/1962/2376-F Mr R G Gentry in the cockpit of his home built aircraft, a Turbulent ultra-light aeroplane. Shows him outside his house in Mornington, Wellington with members of his family (and his neighbours?). Mr G J Waldie, who is building another aircraft, stands at the right wing-tip. Photographed circa 18 August 1962 by an unidentified staff photographer for the Evening Post. Other - Published in the Evening Post newspaper, 18 August 1962. Mr Gentry had built the plane in the basement of his home. See larger version here: ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE285863&dps_custom_att_1=emu |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Dec 19, 2017 21:38:39 GMT 12
Nice.
Robbie Gentry finally got CAE into the air 20Jan1963.
Gordon Waldie's Turbulent was ZK-CAX.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 19, 2017 21:47:19 GMT 12
Is ZK-CAE still around?
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Post by Peter Lewis on Dec 20, 2017 7:37:19 GMT 12
ZK-CAE last registered owner (of eight) A W Surtees, Auckland.
Registration revoked by CAA 18Jun1998.
ZK-CAE/2 is a Southland-based Vans RV-7A.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Dec 20, 2017 17:03:42 GMT 12
Sacrilege...
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Post by chbessexboy on Dec 24, 2017 16:52:21 GMT 12
Robbie Gentry apparently built at least five aircraft. Jodel D9 FLI was built by him in Masterton and first registered 14 June 85. Can anyone tell us what other aircraft he built please?
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Post by chbessexboy on Dec 24, 2017 17:14:02 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Dec 24, 2017 17:33:41 GMT 12
I think Robbie's build count was 9 or 10. He used to say when he had finished a project he always had some wood left over so he thought he would use it up on another aircraft. There never was enough wood so he bought some more, and when he finished there was always some wood left over!... He was a great bloke.
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Post by Luis 'ᚭᛋᛒᛁᛅᚱᚾ' Rozas on Jun 19, 2019 19:02:18 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jun 19, 2019 21:49:05 GMT 12
Pike's Point airfield was a wee gem in the heart of Auckland, lying in the shadow of Auckland International Airport. A great little asset that got tossed aside by the Ports of Auckland to be used as a storage site for imported used cars...
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Post by WayneB on Jun 20, 2019 5:05:26 GMT 12
Pike's Point, that brings back memories. There was also a Model Aircraft Flying Airstrip between the Airfield and the Manukau Harbour (Dave you wouldn't have approved)
Perhaps we should start a thread about Pike's Point or bring up an old one as there must be some stories and photos around.
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Post by Luis 'ᚭᛋᛒᛁᛅᚱᚾ' Rozas on Jun 20, 2019 9:31:24 GMT 12
Pike's Point airfield was a wee gem in the heart of Auckland, lying in the shadow of Auckland International Airport. A great little asset that got tossed aside by the Ports of Auckland to be used as a storage site for imported used cars... But why store a bunch of used cars? Surely an airfield has better uses than a lifetime supply of cars? Who exactly buys them? |
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 20, 2019 10:06:15 GMT 12
Pike's Point airfield was a wee gem in the heart of Auckland, lying in the shadow of Auckland International Airport. A great little asset that got tossed aside by the Ports of Auckland to be used as a storage site for imported used cars... But why store a bunch of used cars? Surely an airfield has better uses than a lifetime supply of cars? Who exactly buys them? 1. They are stored temporarily between being off-loaded from car-carrier ships (so arrive in large batches) and being sent to car dealerships etc. Not sure how many are imported used ones now-days, this activity was more significant when the carpark was set up some years ago. 2. Not according to the people that charge rent for it. Note it's right next to Auckland's major rail yard. And it's clearly much less than a lifetime supply of cars, I guess a month or two's worth for the country? 3. People. Lots of them. Most countries heavily restrict importing used vehicles, we don't. But it's not just used cars, for instance on Google maps there are a bunch of very similar-looking white vans parked around the edge of the northern bit. If you think using industrial land for car storage is bad, Ports of Auckland not only use what should be prime downtown 'land' for vehicle storage, they want to build more next to the CBD (because they don't have to obey the same rules as everyone else, or pay rates to true 'land' value). |
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Post by Luis 'ᚭᛋᛒᛁᛅᚱᚾ' Rozas on Jun 20, 2019 10:18:04 GMT 12
But why store a bunch of used cars? Surely an airfield has better uses than a lifetime supply of cars? Who exactly buys them? 2. Not according to the people that charge rent for it. Note it's right next to Auckland's major rail yard. And it's clearly much less than a lifetime supply of cars, I guess a month or two's worth for the country? 3. People. Lots of them. Most countries heavily restrict importing used vehicles, we don't. But it's not just used cars, for instance on Google maps there are a bunch of very similar-looking white vans parked around the edge of the northern bit. If you think using industrial land for car storage is bad, Ports of Auckland not only use what should be prime downtown 'land' for vehicle storage, they want to build more next to the CBD (because they don't have to obey the same rules as everyone else, or pay rates to true 'land' value). I know it's far less than a lifetime supply, it's just fun to exaggerate sometimes. But anyways, it's a damn shame that happened. And I do indeed feel it's bad, and I think what they're doing in town is also quite bad. But I suppose there's nothing that can be done. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Jun 22, 2019 18:22:24 GMT 12
I flew into Pikes Point back in the day when I was into Cubbing - just because it was there, you understand.
I seem to recall that there were some large metal sheds underneath on short final, which gave some interesting thermal effects on a hot day.
From my logbook - PA18A/95 ZK-BQS 30Sep1995.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2022 15:28:01 GMT 12
Light Aircraft Built In Wellington Basement
"The Press” Special Service
WELLINGTON Jan. 22
A two-year-old dream came true for Mr R. Gentry when the light aeroplane he has been building in his basement workshop at Mornington was taken out for the first time and set up on his front lawn.
Mr Gentry, who is president of the Ultra-light Aircraft Association, was assisted by Mr G. Waldie, of Lower Hutt, who is also building an aeroplane at home. The window of the basement was removed to allow the aircraft to emerge and first the fuselage and then the wings were passed through. The aircraft was then assembled on the front lawn so that wings and fuselage could be aligned and the wing bolts fitted. When this has been completed the aircraft will go back through the window into the basement, where further work is to be done on it.
At present 15 such aircraft were being built privately in New Zealand, said Mr Gentry, and there were also six being built commercially. The plans for the ultra-light craft originated in France, but were redrawn by the British Private Flying Association which was licensed to issue them throughout the English-speaking world. Seven different types can be built and four of these types were being built in New Zealand.
The ultra-light class of aircraft is limited to up to 1200 lb in weight and up to a 90 h.p. motor. They can be bought commercially for about £1250. Mr Gentry’s aircraft, which can be lifted by two men, will be powered by a 38-40 h.p. Volkswagen car engine, and should cruise at about 95 m.p.h., consuming one and a half gallons of fuel an hour. It is expected it will cost about 12s an hour to fly.
The aircraft is of spruce and plywood and the wooden frame will be covered with fabric, as will the wings. The Civil Aviation Administration authorities have inspected the construction at various stages and approved it.
In the two years he has been building the aircraft, Mr Gentry has made most of the parts himself from raw materials. Mr Waldie has reached about the half-way point in the construction of his aircraft.
So eager was Mr Gentry to see his aircraft outside that he broke the basement window while removing the glass.
PRESS, 23 JANUARY 1962
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