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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 10, 2010 19:24:48 GMT 12
Zac....email me. I've lost your email address (I was having a ruthless clean-out of my address book a couple of weeks ago and missed a few I should have kept). Also, stick your new mobile phone number in the email. I received that text from you yesterday, but was reading it while bouncing over a rough bit of track (I know, it's probably dangerous to text and drive, but I was out in the sticks away from level crossings, etc, and you don't have to steer a train), but because of the rough bit of track (and my phone bouncing around), I hit the wrong button on the mobile phone and deleted your text (fortunately after I had read it) instead of replying to it. Yesterday was another one of those days....like the earlier day when I accidentally deleted half of the contents of my address book. I guess as you get older (like me), one can always put it down to senior moments, eh?  |
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Post by betsy46 on Mar 11, 2010 19:57:37 GMT 12
Updated Airshow plans for DC-3 from Ardmore - Queenstown.
‘Fly Dakota-NZ’ (Also known at NZ Air-shows as the famous Warbird Dakota) provides a professional commercial flight in NZ, with a friendly and boutique experience for passengers attending the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Air-show. The DC-3 passengers will arrive in fresh, classic comfort and Champagne style.
Ardmore to Wanaka/Queenstown. The DC-3 will fly with her passengers from Ardmore,(and requested airports), to Wanaka on April 1st. The DC-3 and her crew will leave equipment and supplies at their Airshow tent at Wanaka, take part in media flights, then depart and head over the Crown Range to Queenstown.
Our Captains are all current or former airline or air force captains, and Cabin crew are all current or former airline crew. The return fare (from Ardmore)—which includes entry to the air show on either Saturday or Sunday—is just $850 per person. The fare includes GST , free parking at Ardmore, and the in-flight service includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages, refreshing hot towels, bodum coffee and fresh hot tea. The route follows the quintessential DC-3 routes of the 1950’s and 60’s in New Zealand – flying low and slow over this stunningly beautiful country.
The DC-3 will also be able to stop at Hamilton, Paraparaumu, Omaka or Christchurch should any passengers wish to join the flight at any of these locations (airfares to be negotiated for these stops, but will be similarly attractive to the Ardmore-Wanaka return fares). Call Jessica on 0274 382 297. Book on flydc3@paradise.net.nz
Queenstown to Wanaka. Swift and comfortable DC-3 flights fly direct into the air-show from Queenstown to Wanaka each morning of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of April, so Otago, Southland and Queenstown based passengers can cut the usual time for the long road trip over the Crown range. Call Jessica on 0274 382 297, or book on flydc3@paradise.net.nz $90 return.($70 one way.) Bookings are essential. Return to Queenstown after the air-show.
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Air-show 2010. During the air show, the DC-3 will conduct scenic flights of around 15 minutes duration for a truly affordable $50 per person. A flight will be planned for before each air-show day, and at least two, during the air-show programme. Come to the Fly Dakota tent at the (south) Military area at the end of the runway. Look for the tent with all the flags, or, call Jessica on 0274 382 297. Book ahead on flydc3@paradise.net.nz
Wanaka/Queenstown to Ardmore. On its return to Ardmore on the 5th of April, the DC-3 will depart Queenstown at around 10:00 a.m. It will stop in Wanaka to uplift any passengers there before making the return journey north.
Anyone wishing to join the DC-3 adventure to Warbirds Over Wanaka—either at Ardmore , Queenstown , or any of the locations listed above— please contact Jessica at flydc3@paradise.net.nz or 0274 382 297 for further information.
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Post by ianjo51 on Mar 14, 2010 18:01:36 GMT 12
Anyone flying down from Auckland to WOW or Queenstown with a spare budget priced seat available and staying overnight I would be keen? Email Ian at ianjo@xtra.co.nz Cheers
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Post by baz62 on Mar 14, 2010 18:29:07 GMT 12
Oh so so so tempting to go to Wanaka. Damn this bathroom renovation damn it all to h**l!! Come oooooooonnnnnn Lotto!!
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Post by corsair67 on Mar 14, 2010 19:57:40 GMT 12
Baz, just pretend you're a contractor, and syphon some funds out of the bathroom renovation budget into a WoW2010 trip fund, and call in sick for four days! ;D And really, how long does the pain of a kick to the groin actually last for? |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 22, 2010 15:02:54 GMT 12
OK, I cracked! I'll be joining Zac in our favourite train driver's palatial accommodation.
Ex AKL on NZ0639 Thursday 1150, back NZ0648 Monday 1645dep.
Choice of Silver vs Gold was easy, no Silver available for Saturday.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2010 18:21:37 GMT 12
Hey guys!
Keep an eye out for me in a white shirt emblazoned with Fletchers at Wanaka, flying the flag for the old girl! Offline til Tuesday so I hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter break, looking forward to meeting/catching up with some of you over the next few days, and I'll endeavour to get PLENTY of pics for those who can't be there.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 31, 2010 20:07:55 GMT 12
I'll be in the Silver Pass stand most of the weekend. Will be wearing a black 75 Squadron hat with a Skyhawk on it! If you see me say gidday! I'm heading south tomorrow night after work. Weather for the Friday and Saturday not looking too good. If we are lucky the rain will stay in the west and Wanaka will just get a few spits (I'm just hoping for one Spit during the weekend... of the Supermarine variety!!). I got up close and personal with AL at Ohakea on Sunday at the 75 Sqn Association reunion. A lovely machine. They were having a few electrical problems with it so hopefully they got sorted and it is now in Wanaka. Brendan and his son were there to answer any questions - what truely nice people. Brett Emeny and his Vampire were going to do a surprise display for the reunion but the weather between OH and NP was crap so he couldn't make it. Never mind I will see it in a couple of days  |
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Post by corsair67 on Mar 31, 2010 20:17:54 GMT 12
Have a wonderful weekend guys. I'll keep my fingers crossed for good weather. Wish I could be there to enjoy it with you all!  |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 31, 2010 20:40:39 GMT 12
While I'm staying with Bruce (kiwithrottlejockey) and Zac in Queenstown, they are in Silver but I am in Gold. I hope to do a few small photo uploads over the weekend, assuming I can get OK mobile data rates in Frankton or Wanaka. Colin got an action shot of me at Cambridge.  |
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Post by lesterpk on Mar 31, 2010 21:50:15 GMT 12
Is there a planned forum meet anywhere?
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Post by redkiwi on Apr 1, 2010 7:59:38 GMT 12
Wanaka is set in the alpine area however they are far enough away to simply provide a scenic backdrop that’s got to be one of the best in the world. And as Skyhawkdon notes the location of the airfield on a terrace high above the Clutha River provides some pretty spectacular entrance and departures.
Skyhawkdon, I’ll say hi if I see you.
Forum meeting would be good; anyone got any friends in the commentary team? I’m not going to have internet coverage over the weekend.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 1, 2010 9:47:56 GMT 12
Good luck to all you who are going down there. Please have a safe and happy weekend.
Take lots of photos and footage of the Lavochkin LA9 before it goes off to its new owner in the USA.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 1, 2010 14:29:28 GMT 12
Having done required chores (buy beer, pizza, ice cream, drop Zac off at sky-diving place), Bruce and I have decided that it is time to have a beer.
Regarding a forum meet-up, how about the Gold pass entrance 3pm.
People can text me on 021 0499 351.
I'll do some updating on Twitter.
Twitter.com\errolwi
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 1, 2010 14:42:51 GMT 12
Not that it matters to me at all as I won't be there, and I have not seen a programme of events, but wouldn't 3pm be around the time the really decent acts are performing? Would you really want to be standing behind a marquee at that point?
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Post by baz62 on Apr 1, 2010 14:50:57 GMT 12
Hey guys hope you have a great time and enjoy the show. Photos photos photos!!! And or Video!! Any Devons sighted nick an engine off (they have two they'll be alright ha ha) for ours. ;D Seriously enjoy yourselves and be safe driving and/or flying. Baz the sad |
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 1, 2010 15:16:46 GMT 12
Not that it matters to me at all as I won't be there, and I have not seen a programme of events, but wouldn't 3pm be around the time the really decent acts are performing? Would you really want to be standing behind a marquee at that point? Friday is practice day, so it is pot luck. |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 6, 2010 20:20:15 GMT 12
Just got home early this evening from an awesome (although bloody cold at Wanaka) weekend. I had to dump my down vest and purchase a new one after the old one got torn to shreds in a huge collision on the luge above Queenstown yesterday. Bugger! Still....at least Kathmandu are having their Easter sale at the moment and down vests are half-price, so I was able to pick one up from their Queenstown store. On the flight from Queenstown to Wellington early this afternoon (Mount Cook Airlines), Phil Makanna was sitting just across the aisle from me (he was in seat 1A and I was in 1D).  |
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Post by Damon on Apr 6, 2010 20:22:57 GMT 12
Phil's probably going to TVAL I suspect. Lucky guy!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Apr 6, 2010 20:28:48 GMT 12
Phil's probably going to TVAL I suspect. Lucky guy! Yep....I've got a feeling he's heading for Hood to check out Peter Jackson's toys and work some magic with his cameras. |
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