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Post by FlyingKiwi on May 5, 2014 20:24:55 GMT 12
Ravin 500 at Ardmore today, South African registered.   |
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Post by flyjoe180 on May 6, 2014 11:14:58 GMT 12
That's pretty radical looking.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on May 6, 2014 19:58:34 GMT 12
It departed early this morning.
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Post by komata on May 7, 2014 7:50:44 GMT 12
FWIW: It would appear that this aircraft's visit is more unusual than we may think. It is apparently doing a round the world flight, and was merely 'passing though'. There is a lot about it on-line, but this report from the MRC Aviation site explains everything: 'The PA24 look alike arrived at Kerikeri from Rarotonga 26 April and flew onto North Shore the same day. 01 May saw the aircraft head to Great Barrier Island, Tauranga, Wanganui (overhead only?) and overnight at Paraparaumu. The following day ZU-XML headed to Queenstown before making a beeline for Ardmore on 04 May. The morning of 06 May saw an early morning departure to Kerikeri and onto Lord Howe Island'.(1) __________________________________ (1)[n.a.], 'Earthrounder Pushes West',[online], MRC Aviation @ nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2014/04/ravin-500-zu-xml.html [accessed 7 May 2015]. |
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Post by Kereru on May 19, 2014 15:45:16 GMT 12
N871EU at AMZ this morning in the sun. I assume its a demonstrator and looks very nice on the outside to me.  Cheers, Colin |
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Post by flyjoe180 on May 19, 2014 15:54:28 GMT 12
N871EU at AMZ this morning in the sun. I assume its a demonstrator and looks very nice on the outside to me. Cheers, Colin Hi Colin, yes it's Beechcraft's demonstrator for the 350TI. Went for a ride in it yesterday, nice bit of kit. I understand the aircraft is based in Singapore but made the trip across from Sydney as part of it's demo trip. Lots to play with in the back as well as the front including tinting windows, some mood lighting and air con, and a TV, all from your fingertips. Full glass cockpit up front with usual King Air stuff. The bump on the nose is an Infra Red camera for low-vis/night ops. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 19, 2014 17:46:50 GMT 12
That's a nice looking aircraft.
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Post by bell407 on May 19, 2014 18:37:03 GMT 12
Awesome pic, every time I'm near Hawker Pacific they get panicky and tell me no pictures, they don't like me at all with a camera near their place.
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Post by Kereru on May 19, 2014 21:30:24 GMT 12
Awesome pic, every time I'm near Hawker Pacific they get panicky and tell me no pictures, they don't like me at all with a camera near their place. Yes since they have the Air Force contract they have signs on the hangar door and side of the building no cameras? Its not as though they are F35, F22 or similar the King Air is quite a common type? A bit strange to me as after all it is advertising their place of work and maybe helpful in getting more work? Some of the other Ardmore contractors welcome cameras and can see the benefit of free advertising for their business. Each one to their own I guess. Cheers, Colin |
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Post by Kereru on May 20, 2014 15:08:51 GMT 12
Departure of N871EU this morning heading south! Keep a look out! Towed to run up area for start up.  Close up shot.  Taxi to line up on 21.  Take off.  Cheers, Colin |
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Post by beagle on May 20, 2014 18:20:11 GMT 12
yep, nice shots there Colin.
I wonder what sort of operating cost difference between this and our -200's
Would there be any advantages going to these when our contract comes up for renewal in 2018.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 20, 2014 20:19:27 GMT 12
By then it will depend what Prime Minister Harawera thinks, Beagle.
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Post by TS on May 20, 2014 21:56:24 GMT 12
OMG if he becomes PM then the country is really F...ed. It would be worth while moving to another planet. Oh hang on maybe I can still put my name down for MARS....  |
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Post by suthg on May 21, 2014 8:27:16 GMT 12
Big lens Kereru - thanks for the shots!! Lovely sun in the right place  |
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Post by ErrolC on May 22, 2014 22:14:50 GMT 12
Another visit, and the Harvard team was off for a practice.  Ardmore140518_4640flr by errolgc, on Flickr  Ardmore140518_4654flr by errolgc, on Flickr And back a while later - we'll just wait here  Ardmore140518_4935flr by errolgc, on Flickr Hmmm, a bit crowded down there  Ardmore140518_4941flr by errolgc, on Flickr What's up  Ardmore140518_4966flr by errolgc, on Flickr I'm going up!  Ardmore140518_4945flr by errolgc, on Flickr Where'd they go?  Ardmore140518_5013flr by errolgc, on Flickr And the local Beaver has been in the paint shop?  Ardmore140518_4755flr by errolgc, on Flickr |
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Post by Damon on May 23, 2014 8:55:05 GMT 12
Yes ,Beaver in the paint shop again, issues with previous paint job!
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Post by Kereru on Oct 5, 2014 17:27:04 GMT 12
Ardmore action today?  Cheers, Colin |
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Post by Kereru on Oct 20, 2014 14:32:16 GMT 12
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Nov 14, 2014 7:50:32 GMT 12
Forgot to post this one from the other day - DA-42 demonstrator from Australia. Still not a fan of the aesthetics but admittedly I can see why it is so popular with airline entry training organisations and supposedly this diesel/Jet-A1 version only burns 40 litres an hour (total) which is impressive.  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 14, 2014 10:09:45 GMT 12
Did you get to go for a flight in it Leo?
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