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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 15, 2019 8:25:47 GMT 12
NZ Warbirds D-Day Open DaySunday 2nd of June 2019 Ardmore Airport, Auckland 
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Post by machina on Mar 22, 2019 18:57:39 GMT 12
Thanks Dave.
Are there any shows/open days scheduled at Ardmore before then?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 22, 2019 19:30:20 GMT 12
No
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Post by machina on Mar 23, 2019 5:20:14 GMT 12
Ta.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2019 12:01:10 GMT 12
It's nice to see our dear late friend Alan Peart DFC in the back of the Spitfire on the poster. And it's also nice to think that he had that flight thanks to the kindness of people on thus forum.
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Post by colford on May 13, 2019 20:35:33 GMT 12
Yak 3 "Full Noise" will be participating, along with its newly minted Spitfire pilot. They are taking bookings for those looking to get an adventure flight in "Full Noise" whilst they are up at Ardmore for this event.
(and b----r the cheap deals currently on offer on AirNZ flights from Sydney to Auckland don't kick in until after this event is held......grumble, grumble, grumble.....)
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 31, 2019 12:50:11 GMT 12
Given the crappy weather right now and the forecast for the weekend, an email just circulated by Ardmore Airport states the following: Good afternoon NZ Warbirds are planning to have their D-Day 75 Commemoration Open Day at Ardmore Airport on Sunday 2nd June (Event reserve weather day Monday 3rd June), a decision will be made on Saturday at 12.00 on the 1st June regarding any postponement or cancellation, please refer to the following link: nzwarbirds.org.nz/news-and-events.html |
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Post by machina on May 31, 2019 17:25:40 GMT 12
Thanks for the update Dave. According to the forecast the weather seems to be holding out for Sunday so here's hoping it isn't like last year.
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Post by TS on Jun 1, 2019 9:50:22 GMT 12
Hmm, the weather might hold but dont forget the wind.You could be looking at 40knot gusts. Nothings going to fly in that...fingers crossed cause I also want to be there,but hewy will do what he likes..;-)
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Post by machina on Jun 1, 2019 17:56:14 GMT 12
Looks like it's a go then?
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 1, 2019 18:19:20 GMT 12
Yes, they confirmed it on FB.
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 2, 2019 9:50:49 GMT 12
The overnight showers finished early, 1/8 cloud or less since dawn. Texan on flightline, Seasprite just arriving. Haven't seen the Yak-3, but at least one visiting Yak-52.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 2, 2019 12:17:57 GMT 12
Full Noise confirmed unable to make the show due to the weather. Looks like a decent day overall though so hopefully it's a good show.
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Post by hardyakka on Jun 2, 2019 18:36:35 GMT 12
The overnight showers finished early, 1/8 cloud or less since dawn. Texan on flightline, Seasprite just arriving. Haven't seen the Yak-3, but at least one visiting Yak-52. Turned out to be great day for flying. The visiting Yak-52 might have been me if it was a single aircraft. A pair of ‘52s from Tauranga were also in attendance. The wind was a bit chilly but the sun shone through most of the day. Crowd numbers looked a bit low to start with, but by lunchtime the place was heaving. |
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Post by machina on Jun 2, 2019 20:00:28 GMT 12
Shame about the Yak and Strikemaster but a really good day overall.
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 3, 2019 9:38:54 GMT 12
The overnight showers finished early, 1/8 cloud or less since dawn. Texan on flightline, Seasprite just arriving. Haven't seen the Yak-3, but at least one visiting Yak-52. Turned out to be great day for flying. The visiting Yak-52 might have been me if it was a single aircraft. A pair of ‘52s from Tauranga were also in attendance. The wind was a bit chilly but the sun shone through most of the day. Crowd numbers looked a bit low to start with, but by lunchtime the place was heaving. I had just got into position  Visiting Yak-52 by Errol Cavit, on Flickr  Busy Arrivials by Errol Cavit, on Flickr  Drying Out by Errol Cavit, on Flickr Yes, rather chilly, especially waiting for the first display - coffee much appreciated. Cracker Day! |
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Post by hardyakka on Jun 3, 2019 11:51:10 GMT 12
Turned out to be great day for flying. The visiting Yak-52 might have been me if it was a single aircraft. A pair of ‘52s from Tauranga were also in attendance. The wind was a bit chilly but the sun shone through most of the day. Crowd numbers looked a bit low to start with, but by lunchtime the place was heaving. I had just got into position Visiting Yak-52 by Errol Cavit, on Flickr Yes, rather chilly, especially waiting for the first display - coffee much appreciated. Cracker Day! Yep. That was me and JP, my back-seater, just arriving in TYS. The Cessna and Piper in the background of the Seasprite photo were a couple of planes from Waikato Aviation (Aero Club) full of Young Eagles. We also had a Piper Cub from Te Kowhai in the fleet coming in from beyond the southern border of Jafastan. I thought there would be more visiting aircraft, but I guess a lot were put off by the previous day's weather. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 3, 2019 12:28:41 GMT 12
Great shots Errol. Gutted I did not make it up this time but I'd not have wanted to be i the cold wind with the damned cold I have right now.
I love that shot of all the aircraft approaching behind the Seasprite, that's cool!
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Post by TS on Jun 3, 2019 14:25:02 GMT 12
Haha, if you look closely two of those aircraft in the far distance are of the "Flapping" variety...  |
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 3, 2019 16:18:45 GMT 12
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