Post by ZacYates on Feb 28, 2020 8:34:39 GMT 12
Hi all,
Today marks the 41st anniversary of the first flight of the prototype NZAI Cresco ZK-LTP, flown by John l Muir with Pat Monk aboard as observer. Unfortunately the flight ended early and unplanned in a Cambridge paddock after a loose hopper fairing led to a fuel leak, and the aircraft went on to be lost in a crash on 10 December 1979 (pilot Ralph Etheridge bailed out) but she laid the ground work for the 37 improved aircraft which followed. And we have the prospect of a further improved Cresco II returning to production soon.
Who has photos, memories or (big dream here) film/video of s/n001 ZK-LTP they'd like to share?
NZ Wings September 1979 cover by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Cover girl on the September 1979 issue of New Zealand Wings
NZ Wings September 1979 inside front cover by Zac Yates, on Flickr
NZAI ad for Cresco from NZ Wings September 1979
NZ Wings March 1979 inside front cover by Zac Yates, on Flickr
NZAI ad for Cresco from NZ Wings March 1979
And her legacy: yesterday I was at Whanganui Airport when Ravendown Aerowork's ZK-LTJ arrived, and as I left Super Air's ZK-PGE (sorry, no photo) came home as well.
ZK-LTY Whanganui 270220 Zac Yates by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Today marks the 41st anniversary of the first flight of the prototype NZAI Cresco ZK-LTP, flown by John l Muir with Pat Monk aboard as observer. Unfortunately the flight ended early and unplanned in a Cambridge paddock after a loose hopper fairing led to a fuel leak, and the aircraft went on to be lost in a crash on 10 December 1979 (pilot Ralph Etheridge bailed out) but she laid the ground work for the 37 improved aircraft which followed. And we have the prospect of a further improved Cresco II returning to production soon.
Who has photos, memories or (big dream here) film/video of s/n001 ZK-LTP they'd like to share?
NZ Wings September 1979 cover by Zac Yates, on FlickrCover girl on the September 1979 issue of New Zealand Wings
NZ Wings September 1979 inside front cover by Zac Yates, on FlickrNZAI ad for Cresco from NZ Wings September 1979
NZ Wings March 1979 inside front cover by Zac Yates, on FlickrNZAI ad for Cresco from NZ Wings March 1979
And her legacy: yesterday I was at Whanganui Airport when Ravendown Aerowork's ZK-LTJ arrived, and as I left Super Air's ZK-PGE (sorry, no photo) came home as well.
ZK-LTY Whanganui 270220 Zac Yates by Zac Yates, on Flickr
