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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Apr 2017, 10:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,259
Posted By Norwester

Some great ideas so far. Note, I've done...

Some great ideas so far.

Note, I've done Coningsby before, and although it's always good to see the BBMF I'll not likely get a pass to travel South of Yorkshire again.

But a recent fascination...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Apr 2017, 04:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,259
Posted By Norwester

Typhoon spotting in June

Hi All,
I'm visiting Yorkshire, the Lakes and touring around Scotland with my family in June this year. Before I left the UK for NZ in the late 90's, I never got to see the RAF Typhoon fly. Now, I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2011, 08:22
Replies: 17
Views: 8,388
Posted By Norwester

I've not read anything in the local newspapers,...

I've not read anything in the local newspapers, or heard anything other than on here. Any updates from anyone?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2010, 22:55
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By Norwester

I've often wondered what other people spend too. ...

I've often wondered what other people spend too.
Ever since learning I put away NZD350 a month away. My SO calls it the Recreational Savings plan - it was nearly always in the red and I had to fund...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2008, 03:43
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Norwester

NZCAA exam credits

According to the CAA website, it is no longer possible to sit CPL theory exams as a substitute for the PPL exams. Have I misunderstood this?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2008, 01:10
Replies: 1
Views: 932
Posted By Norwester

Fantastic flying. Let's keep them. :ok:

Fantastic flying. Let's keep them. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2007, 20:31
Replies: 211
Views: 66,568
Posted By Norwester

It is sad. They should never have been withdrawn...

It is sad. They should never have been withdrawn from RNZAF service.

I was amazed how many people in the office wanted to talk to me about the two RAAF F-111's that recently spent a couple of days...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2007, 02:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,843
Posted By Norwester

Wow! What an awesome fighting force the RAF is! I...

Wow! What an awesome fighting force the RAF is! I wish I could join and be a champion cake decorator. :}
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2007, 01:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,645
Posted By Norwester

Practicing rate one turns under foggles? :E :ok:

Practicing rate one turns under foggles? :E :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2007, 02:39
Replies: 37
Views: 9,058
Posted By Norwester

Wow! They are superb pictures - great angles. :ok:

Wow! They are superb pictures - great angles. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2007, 02:07
Replies: 13
Views: 4,042
Posted By Norwester

0:1:55 into the show... did you make it under the...

0:1:55 into the show... did you make it under the bridge? The film appeared to have been cut. :}
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2007, 23:57
Replies: 70
Views: 10,771
Posted By Norwester

Signed it, even though I'm an expat. Now if we...

Signed it, even though I'm an expat.
Now if we can just sort out the weather for my next trip back to the UK, I might try to go flying again!
Good luck.

(Signatures: 7,323)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2006, 21:00
Replies: 35
Views: 5,154
Posted By Norwester

My thoughts are with their family and friends...

My thoughts are with their family and friends alright.

It has been a bit of a dark period for NZ GA recently. But in other countries, this tragic event wouldn't even make the news.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Oct 2006, 21:23
Replies: 25
Views: 4,782
Posted By Norwester

Really wish I could make a trip to Aussie to...

Really wish I could make a trip to Aussie to watch it too.

But go Paul Bonhomme anyway!!!
Fly it like you stole it :ok:

Anthony
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Sep 2006, 03:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Posted By Norwester

Awesome!! Glad everyone was ok. I had a...

Awesome!! Glad everyone was ok.

I had a discussion at the weekend with friends asking what would they do in the event of an engine failure over a built up populated area. Some of the answers...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2006, 01:36
Replies: 41
Views: 4,105
Posted By Norwester

Formation Flying reading?

Hello there!
I am thinking of training for a formation flying rating.
'Googling' the term "formation flying" hasn't thrown up much useful information about techniques or training, and the info that...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2006, 22:27
Replies: 46
Views: 3,965
Posted By Norwester

Check out: Craig Armstrong (Film Works, As...

Check out:

Craig Armstrong (Film Works, As if to Nothing or The Space Between Us albums). His music is often used in parts on the Top Gear BBC1 programme.

Also used on Top Gear is material by...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2006, 01:23
Replies: 30
Views: 4,059
Posted By Norwester

All sentimental rubbish. Go out for a beer...

All sentimental rubbish.

Go out for a beer and talk about women and stuff... and then agree to do it all again next year and every year thereafter!

Oh, okay, the silver tankard gets my vote. ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th May 2006, 04:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,265
Posted By Norwester

Isn't the NZ Restricted PPL the same as the UK...

Isn't the NZ Restricted PPL the same as the UK NPPL?
To my understanding, both only allow you to fly no more than 25nm away from your departure aerodrome with passengers. (Like whats the point of...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2006, 03:33
Replies: 39
Views: 5,066
Posted By Norwester

Surely steep turns are essential in mountain...

Surely steep turns are essential in mountain flying, and you don't have time to carry out a HASELL check then. Am I right? I never have.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2006, 20:16
Replies: 11
Views: 4,105
Posted By Norwester

What will this do to recruitment I wonder? ...

What will this do to recruitment I wonder?

Especially at a time when it is harder to find talented technician engineers out of school.

I concur that the only way to teach military engineers...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2006, 23:02
Replies: 47
Views: 5,922
Posted By Norwester

Don't join the RAF for money! It definitely won't...

Don't join the RAF for money! It definitely won't make you rich!
You have to think of it as a lifestyle choice above all else and really want it.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Apr 2006, 03:41
Replies: 91
Views: 10,635
Posted By Norwester

I can't add anything to this post, except to...

I can't add anything to this post, except to offer thanks to Dan.

Dan's post has put my mind at rest that my training in recognising the 'incipient stall' in various configs and the recovery...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2006, 03:54
Replies: 26
Views: 3,882
Posted By Norwester

Great post, wicked IT skills... but I could have...

Great post, wicked IT skills... but I could have just as easily read this on the BBC news website myself, thanks.

This isn't news. Its a journo piece of rubbish to tide over a slow news day.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2006, 22:45
Replies: 28
Views: 3,980
Posted By Norwester

After my unsuccessful visit at OASC about three...

After my unsuccessful visit at OASC about three years ago, I had a frank and honest chat back at the recruiting 'shop' to discuss my performance at OASC with the Officer who put me forward.

This...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2006, 23:03
Replies: 81
Views: 12,192
Posted By Norwester

Thankyou Danny Boy for providing me with an...

Thankyou Danny Boy for providing me with an entertaining read this lunchtime!

You have been given good advice on here. You asked a question in the thread title, "yes or no"? My answer would be no...
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