Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:31 pmPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:51 pmPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:32 pmPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:59 pmPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:45 pmTrolly wrote:QUOTE (Trolly @ Apr 7 2011,6:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wonder how they will transport them to Auckland/Christchurch?
Well arrrr .. actually Andy , We.. I was - where hoping you would fly one down - that,s a TA pick me up go back and i'll grab a single seater then back to CHCH
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:29 pmPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:30 pmPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:41 pmAlisterC wrote:QUOTE (AlisterC @ Apr 7 2011,10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Politicians always find a way to spin something that makes them sound good.
Bloody sad 'aye' .. Not the Skyhawk .. more exspentsive than a fleet off em .. Shite Politicians
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:28 pm
to the politicians.Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:45 pmIan Warren wrote:QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 6 2011,11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Dr Wayne (lost my course)Mapp has to GO .. !
While I understand the "anti" feelings towards Politicians in general, but considering that Mapp had nothing to do with the original scrapping or
disposal arrangements, what do you consider he should have done....?
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:55 pmBazza wrote:QUOTE (Bazza @ Apr 8 2011,3:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>While I understand the "anti" feelings towards Politicians in general,
That gos with having to say anything .Bazza wrote:QUOTE (Bazza @ Apr 8 2011,3:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>but considering that Mapp had nothing to do with the original scrapping or disposal arrangements
That is true but it started with the heads of the country .
Bazza wrote:QUOTE (Bazza @ Apr 8 2011,3:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do you consider he should have done....?
I guess his job - could have been more aggressive in sell but typical of management , Ole Clark was already hell bent on deleting the Strike Force (A4) even before on the base , as i said many times its going to bite em in the butt ... talking about Steve Moore the other day , million there as well for training and for what , i no we are miles/kms away from the pooh but when the pooh hits the fan again think we will have our strides down .
Trolly wrote:QUOTE (Trolly @ Apr 7 2011,5:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wonder how they will transport them to Auckland/Christchurch?
On trucks....the road type , not the herc from what Ive been told.....well, to chc anyway.Have to make room for them and a souix, and maybe another Huey.J7G wrote:QUOTE (J7G @ Apr 7 2011,9:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Anyone know if the RNZAF would release a copy of the Pilot Operating Instructions now they're disposing of them? I'm not interested in the avionics, all that stuff would be S rated I'd imagine, I'm more interested in the actual flying of the aircraft.
I have a contact....i can ask if you like, they can only say no.....wouldnt mind a copy myself.
Splitpin wrote:QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 8 2011,9:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have a contact....i can ask if you like, they can only say no.....wouldnt mind a copy myself.
It would be the early copy , but i would not mind a copy for my shelves.... i do wonder if i also could have an ejector seat
Hey Splitpin, that would great if you could ask please mate. Much appreciated!
J7G wrote:QUOTE (J7G @ Apr 8 2011,10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey Splitpin, that would great if you could ask please mate. Much appreciated!
Will advise asap.
Ian Warren wrote:QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 8 2011,9:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>It would be the early copy , but i would not mind a copy for my shelves
i can just see you sitting at your desk in an ejector seat....it would be perfect for you.
Splitpin wrote:QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 9 2011,12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i can just see you sitting at your desk in an ejector seat....it would be perfect for you.
No good with people with wife,s but yes it would really look the part in my place ... maybe a lease deal , it sure as hell be well looked afterMarbar would have to move in on me old pc seat but only if visitors are not there
Ian Warren wrote:QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 8 2011,11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>No good with people with wife,s but yes it would really look the part in my place ... maybe a lease deal , it sure as hell be well looked after
Don't you believe it the wife would be the first one to use it they would sit hubby in it and hit the eject button to get rid of him
Disposal of Surplus Skyhawk Aircraft and Associated Holdings - Request for Proposal (RFP)
Her Majesty the Queen in right of Her Government in New Zealand acting by and through the Secretary of Defence and/or Chief of Defence Force (Defence) through this RFP is seeking the submission of Proposals from prospective purchasers interested in purchasing from Defence the remaining RNZAF Skyhawk fleet and associated holdings henceforth referred to as the ‘Skyhawk package’, on an ‘as is, where is’ basis without any warranty as to fitness for purpose or air worthiness in its current state.
In 2001 the then New Zealand Government disbanded the Air Combat Force (ACF). The ACF comprised 17 US made A-4K/TA-4K Skyhawk fighter aircraft and 17 Italian made Aermacchi MB339CB training aircraft. After several years of negotiations the sale of the ACF has not been concluded. The Government has therefore directed an end to efforts to sell the ACF as a ‘going concern’. A reduced Skyhawk package is now available for sale. The Aermacchi aircraft fleet will be dealt with separately.
The Skyhawk aircraft have been in storage since early 2002, initially hangared but more recently outside. Throughout the storage period they have been subject to a formal maintenance package, including weather coatings and internal treatments, designed to preserve the integrity of the airframes and systems as far as is practical.
The Skyhawk package consists of three primary elements:
Airframes: five (5) complete with engine A-4K aircraft and three (3) complete with engine TA-4K (tandem dual seat) training aircraft.
Spare Engines, rotable spares, and consumables: including up to twenty (20) additional J52 engines.
Support equipment: includes an extensive inventory of ground support equipment and tooling, as well as technical training and maintenance publications.
While Defence may prefer to sell the Skyhawk package as a whole, Defence could also elect to divide the package and sell selected parts of it to different respondent(s).
http://www.defence.govt.nz/acquisitions-te...%20Website.html
