Classics of the Sky, Tauranga City Airshow

[PeteHam]

For you Kiwi guys, just a reminder that this coming weekend ( Jan 28 & 29 ) we have the airshow at Tauranga.

http://www.classicflyersnz.com/

I'll be there helping on the flight line with display aircraft parking and flying one of the Stearman in the formation display.

See ya there.

Pete.

[Wing_Z]

It was rumoured that the Hunter might fly at the show.
True?

[PeteHam]

We hope so.

The crew have been hard at work on routine maintenace over the last 3 or 4 weeks. The seat is back in and ready. I think CAA are doing their inspection tomorrow.

We live in hope.

Pete.

[SPman]

Hope the weather is as kind to you as this weekends TVA show at Hood. It's normally not to bad at the Mount.

http://rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=airshow&action=display&thread=15057&page=1

[LonelyplanetXO]

I'll be there on Sunday...woohoo!
LPXO

[Naki]

Will also be there (already have tickets)..can't wait ..especially keen to see the Hunter and Strikemaster, the RNZAF A109 and the usual WW2 stuff (haven't seen the two seat Spitfire yet so this would be a highlight) ...and to try out the new camera at an airshow (finally!)

The aircaft have been listed in the local paper includes amongst others:

Hunter
Two Spitfires
Kittyhawk (not sure which one)
Corsair
L-39
Stikemaster
A-37
Vampire
Pitts 12
MX-2

[PeteHam]

Keith flew the Corsair in today.

It's in the main Museum hangar at present.

Pete.

[Naki]

Great ...might sneak a look before the airshow.

[PeteHam]

Great ...might sneak a look before the airshow.



Great ..... ask at the shop for me, we'll grab a coffee together.

I've got a few flights over the next couple of days, but if we time it right I'd love to catch up.

Pete.

[Naki]

Hi Pete

Will try and make it Friday lunchtime if you are around

Cheers

Paul

[Naki]

Just heard the Hunter take off!

[Wing_Z]

Just heard the Hunter take off!
Ooh I'm going to have to make a plan to get there...
Sunday's programme:

RV6, Pitts 12, Thunder Mustang, Models, Europa, Cessna 152, DH82, T51 Formation, Harmon Rocket II, Yak team, Spitfire(s), Strikemaster, Car/Jet Race, Hawker Hunter Jet, Hatz CB2, Harvards, Corby Starlets, Gryros, P40 Kittyhawk, Chopper, Glasair III, BD5, Technam Twin, RNZAF, Jets (Vampire, Strikemaster, L39 and A37), MX2, Gliders, DC3, Trike, Cri Cri, Furio, Corsair, Fletcher, Stearman, Pitts S1, Longeze Jet, T51, Mock Attack

[PeteHam]

Just heard the Hunter take off!


Yep, we were at the holding point for grass 07 in the Stearman and watching :applause: :applause:

Great to see it flying again. :jump: :jump:

Pete.

[Panther_99FS]

Seems like NZ always puts on a good show....:applause:

[Naki]

Panther if you get in plane by tomorrow you should here by the Saturday show...I have room on the couch for you:icon_lol:

Will try and post some pics next week....I have a Nikon SLR which I have yet to take to an airshow despite having it for 18 months....not sure about my own phtography yet though...

Hunter was up again today roaring around Tauranga and Hamilton at low level

[PeteHam]

Hunter flying again this afternoon, along with the Cessna A37.

Two Kittyhawks plus a Spitfire arrived this afternoon as well :jump: :jump: :jump:


Pete.

[Wing_Z]

Seems like NZ always puts on a good show....:applause:


Gavin Conroy has updated his website with some wonderful shots...
http://capphotography.ifp3.com/