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Post by nzav8a on Oct 21, 2007 0:25:50 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 21, 2007 10:05:36 GMT 12
The bill must be horrendous. We were warned by control the other night that helicopters were active at Blenheim, just in case we missed at Wellington. Couldn't hear anyone on the radio though.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 21, 2007 10:58:39 GMT 12
Excellent photos NZAV8A. Mum had mentioned she saw this happening on the TV news.
How many choppers were there in all?
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Post by nzav8a on Oct 21, 2007 11:24:39 GMT 12
Hard to tell exact numbers as they were operating from all over the place, defiantly 100+
We flew from 0230 until 0730, was an amazing sight seeing so many in one place and close proximity
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 21, 2007 11:37:28 GMT 12
Wow, 100+ is a lot. That must be a rich industry indeed to be able to afford such an amount of choppers. I didn't know there were that many in NZ!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 21, 2007 11:38:29 GMT 12
The hills must have echoed with the sound of rotors, almost harking back to the days when the Moutere Valley echoed to the sound of Merlins keeping frost off the apples.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Oct 21, 2007 12:16:32 GMT 12
I was out taking photos and it was the most choppers I had seen for a while but vineyards are still growing at am alarming rate so I guess there will be more each year.
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Post by nzav8a on Oct 21, 2007 13:08:03 GMT 12
I would love to see some of your photos Gavin
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Oct 21, 2007 15:08:14 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 22, 2007 11:45:51 GMT 12
I take it the Squirrel is one of our most numerous helicopter types in New Zealand?
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Post by fletcherfu24 on Oct 22, 2007 13:56:01 GMT 12
What chance of a good nights sleep in Blenheim that evening?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 23, 2007 15:40:44 GMT 12
Great shots Gav. I wonder if Ned was there shooting for his helo mags too?
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Post by p40fanatic on Oct 23, 2007 17:37:35 GMT 12
I can tell ya, when I got up for work that morning I thought I heard rain....or waves....or a train...but when I went outside I could discern individual choppers.
Continuous, low-volume but bassy thunder. Totally impressive!
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Oct 23, 2007 18:15:40 GMT 12
Didnt see Ned, I think he might still be over seas.
Where I live has vineyards all around and it was a sleepless night but the grape industry means a lot to Marlborough so its the price you pay and it only happens a couple of times a year and I dont mind as I get to go flying with some of these guys if Im lucky.
I was up at 5.30am taking photos for a story so a tiring day, will take the day off next time I think.
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Post by Damon on Oct 23, 2007 20:06:50 GMT 12
In the fourth picture. Does anyone know the rego. of the overall red '500 at all?
Thanks
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Post by nzav8a on Oct 23, 2007 21:09:39 GMT 12
In the fourth picture. Does anyone know the rego. of the overall red '500 at all? Thanks ZK-HUW Coastwide Helicopters |
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Post by Damon on Oct 24, 2007 19:07:40 GMT 12
Thank you nzav8a.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Nov 6, 2007 18:10:33 GMT 12
Choppers were back a few days ago. 50 turned up, but the frost never really came to anything which is great for all of you wine lovers  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2007 10:58:13 GMT 12
Gees, that must be an expensive gamble, getting 50 choppers assembled and then no frost!
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