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by **Alex** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:45 pm

Kelburn wrote:
QUOTE (Kelburn @ Jul 9 2008, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ohh well.
If it happens it happens

Just like the 'rock' terminals at wellington eh?

Alex

Edit: Found a quick blurb about it on TVNZ website...

TVNZ wrote:Confirmation Christchurch's iconic Wigram Airbase is closing early next year.

The land and airbase is owned by Ngai Tahu Holdings and is currently subject to a plan change application so Ngai Tahu can proceed with residential development plans.

The airforce will continue to run the Wigram air museum.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1898607

by **Jimmy** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:40 pm

With the New Zealand Flying School there, I was going to be doing everything there. It could change alot for me.

Its a great place, really not good to see this happen.

Thanks
James

by **A185F** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:44 pm

Jimmy wrote:
QUOTE (Jimmy @ Jul 9 2008, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
With the New Zealand Flying School there, I was going to be doing everything there. It could change alot for me.

Its a great place, really not good to see this happen.

Thanks
James

I would say it is more than likely they will move not close. not sure where to though....

by **Peppermint** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:55 pm

It was on TV3 News, said the DC-3 and other aircraft are likely to move to Ashburton...The last (and only) time I saw Ashburton airfield was when i was down there 3 or 4 years ago watching my brother race Ministocks for the Canterbury championship, and aircraft were doing flyovers right over the track (maybe..70ft or so), the Airfield was right behind us, didn't look like a big place from what I could see though. At least not big enough for all of the aircraft at Wigram to go to.

I think Christchurch Intl is already pretty much full with GA aircraft too. Not really anywhere else to go, apart from Rangiora, which has only 2 hangars I think, and a small grass strip.

by **Anthony** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:48 am

Rock terminals... residential developments...white powder at Whakatane... what is happening to New Zealand's airports?

That's real confirmation then isn't it?
How... disappointing and unfortunate.

Website · by **Njbb1995** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:51 am

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Jul 9 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah ... I'm in !

My hands up to!!!!

If someone dosnt do something about this I know where that DC3 will be going..... No not pretty

by **FlyingKiwi** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:05 pm

I believe they are going to leave the tower and hangars in place, as they are classed as historic buildings. Very sorry to see the airfield go, but I don't really think it's surprising - they've been talking about this for years. Just be glad that Paraparaumu isn't going the same way, which it easily could have.

by **Ian Warren** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:02 pm

Peppermint wrote:
QUOTE (Peppermint @ Jul 9 2008, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was on TV3 News, said the DC-3 and other aircraft are likely to move to Ashburton... At least not big enough for all of the aircraft at Wigram to go to.

I think Christchurch Intl is already pretty much full with GA aircraft too. Not really anywhere else to go, apart from Rangiora, which has only 2 hangars I think, and a small grass strip.

Ashburton has a great little Museum to tout , and runway suited for the Dak , Southern Air has there own hanger there for it .

The amount of shows and displays i have attended ... the open area used by the Model Aviation Society , the flight training , flyins , the warbirds , the hangers the tower are to stay .

It all should be kept up and classed with historic buildings and airfield included .

by **victor_alpha_charlie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:05 pm

Peppermint wrote:
QUOTE (Peppermint @ Jul 9 2008, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
didn't look like a big place from what I could see though. At least not big enough for all of the aircraft at Wigram to go to.

You're wrong. They'd fit easy. The AAM is probably NZ's best aviation museum (after MOTAT), and the society responsible for the DC-3 (The Southern DC-3 Trust) are building a hangar for their DC-3 next door. Donations for the 'Superhangar' as it is called can be made at the link above.

njbb1995 wrote:
QUOTE (njbb1995 @ Jul 10 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If someone dosnt do something about this I know where that DC3 will be going..... No not pretty

Erm.. Ashburton isn't that bad....

by **pois0n** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:19 pm

A185F wrote:
QUOTE (A185F @ Jul 9 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would say it is more than likely they will move not close. not sure where to though....

Forest Field?

by **Naki** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:36 pm

Forest Field = NZFF

- there was a thread about Forest Field somewhere

Edit - here it is

by **Peppermint** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:39 am

Well like I said, I didn't actually have a good view of Ashburton from where I was sitting. Plus I wasn't really there to watch the planes

Forest Field? Heck, so that's what it's called. I remember going past there a few times on my way to my Brothers farm, only way I realised it was an airfield was the lamposts marking the runway were coloured white, and there was a HARVARD parked in between some trees. Haven't seen it there since though, not sure on the number, but I think (from memory) it was the Harvard with the red tail and wings... May have been one of these two, or another in similar markings

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/No...next_id=1196827

by **ardypilot** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:52 am

QUOTE

With the New Zealand Flying School there, I was going to be doing everything there. It could change alot for me.

Its a great place, really not good to see this happen.

Thanks
James[/quote]
Yes, it is pretty sad news for the locals down there to see thier closest aviation link being shut down, on the other hand, its great to see you posting back here again Jimmy! (despite it being for a not so good reason...) I remember the time when your topics used to dominate this forum

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