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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 4, 2024 15:14:00 GMT 12
Huge congratulations to WONZ Forum member and all round awesome guy Bevan Dewes for going solo this afternoon in the Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR. Bevan has achieved this amazing goal thanks to generosity of the aeroplane's owner Mike Jones, and the excellent guidance and mentorship from Frank Parker and Keith Skilling. He made his first flight in the aircraft at 12.27pm this afternoon from Whitianga, and made a few more flights after that. All are now back safe at Ardmore. I have nicked these photos from Mike Jones's post on Facebook. I hope Mike does not mind. I love the new flying suit and the specially presented 'wings'!    |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2024 0:52:20 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2024 18:30:44 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 7, 2024 20:28:19 GMT 12
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Post by bevanid on Jun 7, 2024 21:21:09 GMT 12
Flying the Corsair was also probably the most significant step in my aviation career and that particular aeroplane has been the thing that has driven me to the and achieve what I’m doing now.
It has been my goal to fly that since my early on teens, every part of my journey so far has been with that goal in mind.
I know it’s been a bit nuts on FB but it really has been special and something that go run a while looked like it may never actually happen. It’s been amazing the positive response there has been and support I’ve had.
Massive congratulations to Ryan Southam as well so cool to see you flying the big bird too!
Huge thanks to Mike Jones for making the dream a reality, it’s a huge under taking owning and maintaining these aircraft it’s such a huge privilege to get to fly it
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 7, 2024 21:27:34 GMT 12
Bevan posted these two photos the other day. The first is him in 2010, setting a goal.  And 2024, achieving the goal.  |
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Post by chrisr on Jun 8, 2024 10:19:58 GMT 12
Flying the Corsair was also probably the most significant step in my aviation career and that particular aeroplane has been the thing that has driven me to the and achieve what I’m doing now. It has been my goal to fly that since my early on teens, every part of my journey so far has been with that goal in mind. I know it’s been a bit nuts on FB but it really has been special and something that go run a while looked like it may never actually happen. It’s been amazing the positive response there has been and support I’ve had. Massive congratulations to Ryan Southam as well so cool to see you flying the big bird too! Huge thanks to Mike Jones for making the dream a reality, it’s a huge under taking owning and maintaining these aircraft it’s such a huge privilege to get to fly it Congratulations on a huge achievement. As a spectator it's comforting to see a new generation of fighter pilots coming through. We gain so much pleasure from watching these aircraft fly and there is always a feeling that each time we see one of them fly, it may be the last. As Dave said in another thread, it's an exciting time in the NZ Warbirds scene. We enjoyed your Harvard display at Warbirds over Wanaka and look forward to seeing you display the Corsair (and Harvard) in 2026! |
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Post by frankpilot on Jun 8, 2024 13:48:32 GMT 12
Absolutely great to see new Corsair pilots. Cheers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2024 20:19:12 GMT 12
Absolutely fantastic news, congratulations Bevan and Ryan and well done to Mike and his team for making it possible.
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Post by planecrazy on Jun 18, 2024 20:55:10 GMT 12
Those fourteen years apart photos are great and awesome when dreams come true.
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Post by baz62 on Jun 22, 2024 17:16:19 GMT 12
I see Pete McCombe has now been rated on the Corsair.
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 22, 2024 17:35:26 GMT 12
I see Pete McCombe has now been rated on the Corsair. I was trying to work l out who's takeoff to Whitianga I got a good photo of this afternoon! I'll add later. |
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 22, 2024 20:40:49 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 23, 2024 8:55:44 GMT 12
superb photos of Pete there Errol. And superb work Pete!
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 29, 2024 11:20:17 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2024 15:52:50 GMT 12
It warms my heart to follow this rating programme. Bravo Mike and his team for getting so many new pilots on strength for this aircraft. It makes me so happy to see these gents getting their Corsair wings!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 15, 2024 9:57:37 GMT 12
Dave Brown and Liz Needham have also gained ratings.
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Post by l29 on Jul 15, 2024 11:26:49 GMT 12
I think there's also a certain other pilot due to have his first flights this week as well
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 15, 2024 12:21:38 GMT 12
I think there's also a certain other pilot due to have his first flights this week as well The Legend Aviation team were there Saturday, unfortunately I had to leave before it went up. |
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Post by camtech on Jul 15, 2024 20:45:28 GMT 12
Shame we have a number of pilots, but only one aircraft. Perhaps the other restoration can benefit from the heightened awareness and gather momentum.
Imagine - two Kiwi Corsairs in formation!
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