Who's going to Ardmore 28/29th Sept.
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Who's going to Ardmore 28/29th Sept.
It should be a good day out. I'm planning on going, who else on here is planning to go?
As well as the first and only public display of Mosquito KA114 I read some where that the Anson will be there as well. What other aircraft of this vintage can we expect to see on the day?
As well as the first and only public display of Mosquito KA114 I read some where that the Anson will be there as well. What other aircraft of this vintage can we expect to see on the day?
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Good post 27/09 
Apparently the Anson has gone U/S in Ohakea..sorry to disappoint..
Apparently the Anson has gone U/S in Ohakea..sorry to disappoint..
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Fantastic! I hope the weather plays nice for everyone this weekend.
Nothing firm but so far the news I've heard about the Anson suggest it shouldn't stop it making the rest of the trip.
Nothing firm but so far the news I've heard about the Anson suggest it shouldn't stop it making the rest of the trip.
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Ardmore
Hello all,
Just relocated to NZ, currently an FAA ATP that just lost my gig in Malaysia. I'm planning on coming out to Ardmore to see the Mosquito and meet some people, so let me know if you're interested in chatting. Would be nice to get to know folks down here!
Thanks
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Just relocated to NZ, currently an FAA ATP that just lost my gig in Malaysia. I'm planning on coming out to Ardmore to see the Mosquito and meet some people, so let me know if you're interested in chatting. Would be nice to get to know folks down here!
Thanks
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Not convinced about relocating it to NZAA..it was straight down the runway at AR and a steady 10-15kt. I doubt it was that nice over at Auckland Intl..but great work everyone!!
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Just driving through drury right now (and typing) and she's up!!! Circling AR with wheels down
Oh it's not my birthday, I'm getting old fast enough without having two per year. Thanks for the nice words though.
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Hmmm, was going to post some pics I just received of the Mossie at Mangere today but for some reason I cannot upload them to PPrune.
If anyone can help let me know. Perhaps I'm missing something obvious.
If anyone can help let me know. Perhaps I'm missing something obvious.
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The Mosquito Flys - KA114 first flights - YouTube
Although someone needs to tell the Lear to shut up.
Although someone needs to tell the Lear to shut up.
27/09,
You cannot upload pictures directly to PPRuNe. The pictures must already be on another website.
This will help you:
http://www.pprune.org/spectators-bal...une-guide.html
I recommend Photobucket for image hosting.
You cannot upload pictures directly to PPRuNe. The pictures must already be on another website.
This will help you:
http://www.pprune.org/spectators-bal...une-guide.html
I recommend Photobucket for image hosting.
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It was a great day - the Anson did make it and was very nice to see. The highlight was absolutely the Mosquito, P-51, P-40, Spitfire formation - just amazing!
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It was a great day out got sunburnt and some good shots, though some are on film that hasn't been developed yet.
Got there early in the day, before the crowd really built up, pleased we got a feed early as there were major queues later at the food stalls and the crowd around the Mossie was at least ten deep making it hard to get any good pics.
The first display on it's own was worth the $25 admission. The sound of those two Merlins was really something. Though you do have to wonder that they weren't really pushing them too hard.
The four ship Spitfire, Mustang, Kittyhawk, Mosquito formation with 5 V12's in unison sounded great. There was a great selection of other DH aircraft, there was a very fine example of the Fox Moth, plenty of Tigers, a Moth Minor, a couple of models I can't recall the model of as I sit here typing away, and of course the Vampire and Venom plus the DHC Chipmunks and the venerable Beaver.
It was interesting to hear some of Jerry Yagens comments about why he's had two aircraft restored here in New Zealand. Also Glynns comments on the wood thats used and the lead times to get it. He paid for one lot two years ago and only received it recently.
It looks like AvSpecs have a few more projects on the go. Also it appears that there will be at least two more Mossies to be built.
One thing that impressed me was that for an aircraft that had flown first the first time only two days before hand and had done only two or three hours, it performed flawlessly during the day doing three sorties with no need for any tinkering in between. Well done to the crew that prepared her.
Where else in the world could we have been treated to such a rare collection of airworthy aircraft?........No where. We were very privileged to see such a display yesterday.
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I shouldn't forget the beautifully restored Avro Anson, it was a work of art also.
Got there early in the day, before the crowd really built up, pleased we got a feed early as there were major queues later at the food stalls and the crowd around the Mossie was at least ten deep making it hard to get any good pics.
The first display on it's own was worth the $25 admission. The sound of those two Merlins was really something. Though you do have to wonder that they weren't really pushing them too hard.
The four ship Spitfire, Mustang, Kittyhawk, Mosquito formation with 5 V12's in unison sounded great. There was a great selection of other DH aircraft, there was a very fine example of the Fox Moth, plenty of Tigers, a Moth Minor, a couple of models I can't recall the model of as I sit here typing away, and of course the Vampire and Venom plus the DHC Chipmunks and the venerable Beaver.
It was interesting to hear some of Jerry Yagens comments about why he's had two aircraft restored here in New Zealand. Also Glynns comments on the wood thats used and the lead times to get it. He paid for one lot two years ago and only received it recently.
It looks like AvSpecs have a few more projects on the go. Also it appears that there will be at least two more Mossies to be built.
One thing that impressed me was that for an aircraft that had flown first the first time only two days before hand and had done only two or three hours, it performed flawlessly during the day doing three sorties with no need for any tinkering in between. Well done to the crew that prepared her.
Where else in the world could we have been treated to such a rare collection of airworthy aircraft?........No where. We were very privileged to see such a display yesterday.
P.S.
I shouldn't forget the beautifully restored Avro Anson, it was a work of art also.
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Where else in the world could we have been treated to such a rare collection of airworthy aircraft?........No where.