NZFF

Posted: **Tue May 13, 2008 9:14 pm**

Anyone any idea on the id of the Aerostar that was whizzing about today?
Nunner

Posted: **Tue May 13, 2008 10:11 pm**

Probably ZK-JOS, based at Ardmore? It's been flying a lot lately. Beautiful plane too might I add.

Here's the culprit:

Photo is a few years old, but it's still wearing that same paintscheme. Owned by a North Shore based company.

Posted: **Tue May 13, 2008 11:04 pm**

Sorry Leo but that thing is Fugly

Posted: **Tue May 13, 2008 11:14 pm**

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - I reckon it looks great - fast too.

Posted: **Tue May 13, 2008 11:27 pm**

Looks like someone mixed a Tri-islander and an Aero Commander together!

Posted: **Tue May 13, 2008 11:30 pm**

Funny you should mention Aero Commander - the similarity is no coincidence -they are designed by the same guy - Ted Smith - see here

Not sure how you see a Tri-islander in it?

Posted: **Wed May 14, 2008 4:34 am**

I was lucky enough to try out an Aerostar in Australia, and they are a delight to fly and land, fast and smooth in the air but gentle at the same time. I would certainly love one!!

smooth landings.

Posted: **Wed May 14, 2008 8:19 am**

Thanks guys.
Great looking and an impressive sound, should really still be called the Ted Smith Aerostar
always thought calling it a Piper Pa makes it seem whimpy.
Nunner

Posted: **Wed May 14, 2008 4:31 pm**

Great looking plane, though the rudder looks too small.

Posted: **Wed May 14, 2008 9:01 pm**

There's another one floating around Ardmore. It belongs to Bill Buckley, MVY is the rego I think. I think there's one hanging out at Wigram too.

Posted: **Thu May 15, 2008 10:30 am**

WasFlightOps wrote:
QUOTE (WasFlightOps @ May 14 2008, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think there's one hanging out at Wigram too.

There was,- being rebuilt, It has mysteriously disappeared though....

Posted: **Mon May 19, 2008 1:24 pm**

Ahhh the infamous death-star.....

NZFF

Piper Aerostar