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Devon
Jul 10, 2006 16:27:43 GMT 12
Post by Simonjg on Jul 10, 2006 16:27:43 GMT 12
rumour has it you can buy a share in the pristine Devon based at Ardmore. You do not have to even be a pilot. Chance of a lifetime to own a part of NZ aviation history. Probably the smartest ten seater in the country. I gather the syndicate rate is around $450 per hour at 140kts which makes for a great cross country machine. I know they took it to Auz last year. Tempting eh!
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Devon
Jul 10, 2006 19:29:49 GMT 12
Post by xr6turbo1 on Jul 10, 2006 19:29:49 GMT 12
I have seen ZK-DHW on trade me that has shares available so it could be that aeroplane. Would be cool like you say for cross countrys, throw a few mates in the back and off you go in a classic, would be a lot of fun  |
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Devon
Jul 10, 2006 20:34:51 GMT 12
Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 10, 2006 20:34:51 GMT 12
No, it's another one. In nicer colour scheme
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Devon
Jul 10, 2006 20:55:52 GMT 12
Post by Damon on Jul 10, 2006 20:55:52 GMT 12
If its not the devon based at North Shore airfield ,ZK-DHW, then its most probably the NZ Warbirds one ZK-KTT.
The Devon owned by Barry Keay.It was in the Warbirds hangar today at Ardmore. I have not heard of it being syndicated but it could be happening. A very nice Plane to fly .
Damon
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Devon
Jul 10, 2006 22:38:58 GMT 12
Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 10, 2006 22:38:58 GMT 12
Indeed, from the man himself we heard it
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Devon
Aug 22, 2006 2:58:41 GMT 12
Post by Simonjg on Aug 22, 2006 2:58:41 GMT 12
Latest is $10000.00 for a tenth share of NZ aviation history. Or as per normal we do nothing and we lose it off shore for ever. About time we kept our history in NZ!! Perhaps together we: “NZ Aviation Forum” could buy a tenth share between us???
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Devon
Aug 22, 2006 10:05:59 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Aug 22, 2006 10:05:59 GMT 12
The aircraft is definitely ZK-KTT, a lovely machine which as Simon says, would be a shame to lose overseas. It's just had major inspections done on it and it looks great. And yep, you dont even have to be a pilot to own a share!
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Devon
Aug 22, 2006 22:22:37 GMT 12
Post by Bruce on Aug 22, 2006 22:22:37 GMT 12
I like the Devons, when I was doing my aircraft engineering training at Gulf Aeronautics (in the hangar that KTT lives in now) KTT was one of 3 Devons I used to work on (the others being UDO and RNG) and other than their annoying habit of leaving oil slicks everywhere they paused, and temperamental pneumatic bladder brakes, I thought the Devons were awesome machines. certainly they are comfortable, well thought out machines, with plenty of decent sized access panels, great visibility and lots of character. If I wasnt chronically over budget on my homebuilt I'd be tempted to buy a share.
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Devon
Oct 8, 2006 22:57:59 GMT 12
Post by Simonjg on Oct 8, 2006 22:57:59 GMT 12
I gather Auckland based aviation enthusiast is going to purchase the air plane so as to retain it in NZ, just bar talk at this stage I will keep forum informed as I hear
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Devon
Oct 10, 2006 11:11:52 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 10, 2006 11:11:52 GMT 12
Which bar? Is there a bar at Ardmore?!
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Devon
Oct 20, 2006 9:55:55 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 20, 2006 9:55:55 GMT 12
Any update with regards to the Devon Simon? Hopefully it will stay at Ardmore.
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Devon
Oct 20, 2006 13:42:04 GMT 12
Post by turboNZ on Oct 20, 2006 13:42:04 GMT 12
...and what a beautiful machine she is !!!  |
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Devon
Oct 31, 2006 0:19:29 GMT 12
Post by Simonjg on Oct 31, 2006 0:19:29 GMT 12
Sharp photo; well done. I will get Barry K (owner) to take a look.
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Devon
Jan 21, 2007 10:53:38 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 21, 2007 10:53:38 GMT 12
Is the Devon's future secured yet? Haven't seen Barry for some time.
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Devon
Jan 23, 2007 20:02:39 GMT 12
Post by Simonjg on Jan 23, 2007 20:02:39 GMT 12
I think the deal is almost done, so she will be moving to Tauranga
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Devon
Jan 28, 2007 8:17:04 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 28, 2007 8:17:04 GMT 12
Devon '08 is off to its new home in Tauranga next week.
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Devon
Jan 28, 2007 10:03:24 GMT 12
Post by Kereru on Jan 28, 2007 10:03:24 GMT 12
I was walking along Marine Parade Napier the other day and spotted it coming in to land at Napier airport. Sorry it is a bit far away but was a great sight and sound to hear.  Colin |
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Devon
Feb 5, 2007 10:41:55 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 5, 2007 10:41:55 GMT 12
If anyone is about Motueka I hear Devon '08 is going to be down that way for a day or two from today.
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