NZFF

We get to see some great examples in Wobblyville with the Northwesters , they are planning a runway extension to Rwy 29/11 for the larger types 777/340 class , the one thing surprised me and mention was the 737 have issues .. we have all seen the Welly rides on a good day .

The 737 itself has good crosswind limits, for Airwork's 300's the dry runway limit is 35kts but that can reduce to 15kts if there is any standing water.
The thing here to remember is that if you get unstable you must go around and unlike flightsim which isn't that realistic with its wind gusts if you get a good gust at the wrong time across the runway it can ruin your day.

Today I just did a flight in the J32 and it just so happened we were over Auckland city at 3000ft tracking for a visual approach. The 2000 foot wind was only 30kts but boy was it rough

SA227, that wasn't you in the circuit at Ardmore today was it? Quite unusual to have a Jetstream doing circuits at Ardmore!

It was.
Training a new F/O and due to the taxiway restrictions at NZAA they wouldn't let us do circuits there so NZAR was the next closest. Unfortunately the runway length isn't enough for a safe touch and go so hence the low approach and overshoots.
Worked well for us and the TCAS only got excited a couple of times.

.... And Tauranga? Saw a Jetstream the other day doing circuits

Yep NZTG and also NZRO. On those sorties I normally take 2 trainees and then I have an excuse to stop for a coffee and a stress break in between.

NZRO is actually great for training because they only get 2 ATR's a day and the controllers are happy for us to bash the circuit so they have something to do

Maybe some photo's at a later stage

Here's a cellphone shot of Rotorua International yesterday morning

That's my Dassault on the ramp , fill her up check the oil and kick the tires .. Ooo don't forget wash the windscreen looks a little busy yesterday .

Squawk1200 wrote:

QUOTE (Squawk1200 @ Oct 18 2012,10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Here's a cellphone shot of Rotorua International yesterday morning

SA227 wrote:

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It was.
Training a new F/O and due to the taxiway restrictions at NZAA they wouldn't let us do circuits there so NZAR was the next closest. Unfortunately the runway length isn't enough for a safe touch and go so hence the low approach and overshoots.
Worked well for us and the TCAS only got excited a couple of times.

Nice. I was with a student in JRA, we were taxiing out just as you called joining the circuit so I called the aero club on the base frequency to let them know there was going to be a Jetstream doing an approach and overshoot so they could wander out on the deck and watch!

Squawk1200 wrote:

QUOTE (Squawk1200 @ Oct 18 2012,10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Here's a cellphone shot of Rotorua International yesterday morning

May be of interest Air NZ 737 inbound Rotorua photo wise.
Flight Scheduled time Arriving from Status Arrival time
NZ636 13:05 Queenstown / Christchurch Arriving at 13:13
http://www.ifids.airnewzealand.com/transfo...airportcode=ROT
& departing
Flight Scheduled time Departing to Status Departure time
NZ629 14:05 Christchurch As scheduled
http://www.ifids.airnewzealand.com/transfo...airportcode=ROT

Squawk1200 wrote:

QUOTE (Squawk1200 @ Oct 18 2012,10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Here's a cellphone shot of Rotorua International yesterday morning

N888ML NZAA NZRO 2/14/2013 7:18AM IDLE 2/14/2013 7:49AM IDLE E135 Arrived
it's already departed for Chch now however.
http://travel.flightexplorer.com/airportFl...d=&status=2

N888ML Flight Information
Operated by: Unknown Aircraft Type: ERJ-135
Flight ID: N888ML Ground Speed: 282 mph
Status: In Flight Altitude: 28,000 feet
Time remaining: 0h 4m (estimated)

N888ML Departure Information
Airport: NZRO (Rotorua)
Temp:
-1° F
Wind:
at -1 mph
City: New Zealand
Departure Time: 2/14/2013 9:25am (actual)
Current Local Time: 2/14/2013 10:28am
FAA Airport Status: No delay
Gate: Terminal:

N888ML Arrival Information
Airport: NZCH (Christchurch)
Temp:
61° F
Wind: NNE
at 3 mph
City: New Zealand
Arrival Time: 2/14/2013 10:32am (estimated)
Current Local Time: 2/14/2013 10:28am

http://travel.flightexplorer.com/trackFlight.aspx

Also on the ground at Rotorua for two days was another American jet, a GLF5, N780E.
Arrived from Melbourne and departed for Queenstown yesterday afternoon

Squawk1200 wrote:

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Also on the ground at Rotorua for two days was another American jet, a GLF5, N780E.
Arrived from Melbourne and departed for Queenstown yesterday afternoon

Gulf 550 N780E has since arrived at Auckland.