Classic Fighters Airshow (virtually)

[Naki]

Now that I have arrived safely at Omaka in my new Archer I can view the airshow
(wrong time of the year but never mind)

First of a series of screenshots - first up the 'Bou:

[benwynn]

Awesome, I remember seeing that just this year at the show!

[toprob]

Wow, deja vu

[victor_alpha_charlie]

Wow, deja vu

Hey Rob, I must've been nearby you when you took this shot, because I have an identical one that i took!

[creator2003]

yeah that alphasim boo is the bomb lands on a dime ,sweet shot naki

[K5054NZ]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!

WOO! I was wondering how long it would be until someone cottoned onto this idea. Fanbleedintastic, Paul! What's next on the agenda? Pfalz and D.VII formation? Hey, has anyone tried doing Triplane formations?

Hehehe....who's game to fly Dave Phillips' Tiger routine? Go the Falling Leaf!

Keep 'em coming dude! You know, this is a fine opportunity for others with CF-relevant aircraft to post shots recreating the show this year. Heck, if it wasn't for my lack of a copy of FS and a joystick, I'd be doing some right now!

Cheers,
Zac

[benwynn]

WOW I also have a shot like that, but the Quality is a little less

Were you in the Grandstand??

[creator2003]

You know, this is a fine opportunity for others with CF-relevant aircraft to post shots recreating the show this year.

now you know thats a really good idea ,id like to go with that one ,should be under a new heading like screenshot comp for next month

[Ian Warren]

SUPER SHOTS ... both the real and the SIM

[benwynn]

Heres My Shot!

[victor_alpha_charlie]

Heres My Shot!

No, what I menat was mine was the same angle and everything. I actually thought it was the one I took! I was in the Safe Air tent, to the left of the stand.

[benwynn]

I do have one similar I think VAC, just its alot less quality, you can barely see it!!

[Naki]

Wow, deja vu

No not really - I saw your shot on your web site and I based it on that . - different angle and/or runway though. Never been to Classic Fighters so not sure how the crowd line is laid out and which runways they use.

[toprob]

Heres My Shot!

Were you in a stand?

[benwynn]

Yes, I was Rob

[toprob]

Yeah, next time I might splurge out for the extra height.

[benwynn]

I was under 14, so the Kids pass was only $10 more than the regular

Normally my Cousin preformes cus he is in the RNZAF-So I get the best seat in the house But he is in Canada this year- So mabye in 2009!

[toprob]

Wow, deja vu

No not really - I saw your shot on your web site and I based it on that . - different angle and/or runway though. Never been to Classic Fighters so not sure how the crowd line is laid out and which runways they use.

You seem to have a good line. Here's a quote from a handy CAA publication:
"The most commonly used Runways are 25 and 30 due
to the prevailing northwesterly and westerly winds."
However I understand that the localised easterly is quite common at Omaka, not so much at Woodbourne.
I think they must close off 01/19 during the show.
Here's a link to the CAA 'Vector' publication. This is very handy to get acquainted with the area.

[Naki]

More shots:

Devon



Dakota:





The mighty Corsair (I have a NZ scheme but this one is close to the current scheme on the real one - although it should be in a RNZAF scheme)

[Ian Warren]

Corsair lookin superb , .. I should dig up the old BirdCage jobby orginal Wanaka paint