RNZAF Fast Jet training in Australia being considered

[deaneb]

QUOTE (benwynn @ Jan 9 2011, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

So flying a 300 knot (if that) aircraft looking for ships etc at low level, requires Mach 1.8 fast jet training? K.

Not sure where you get that idea from? When I say fast jet training I was only referring to advanced pilot training that was done in the Strikemaster/Macchi. Then made the comparison, that the modern day equivalent is now done using planes such as the PC-9. Sorry for confusion.

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (H500Fan @ Jan 9 2011, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I had the luxury of either the herc or 727, even did one trip in a kingair. You're showing your age Splitpin!

Yes ...i think i am HF, it was luxury to eventually get to go to Fiji on a P-3 (02)... i wasnt that sad to see the freighters go, but the daks....that was sad.
I guess Im lucky enough to have flown on every type we operated from 74 onwards...except the 757 and the Aermacchi. Had some awful freighter flights....most of the time i was the only pax...wedged in amongst whatever they were hauling at the time....one trip, i was assigned to a row boat and given a strop to hold to for take off and landing....cant imagine it being allowed today.

Highlights would be, nap of the earth flight (NOE) in a souix and later a Huey.....marijuana hunting with the police in a huey(several times)....and dropping a bomb or two on the clyde dam in an A-4., coming back from OZ in a 72 with four A-4's in formation( i think the 727 was faster)....just magic.

Had a few trips in visiting aircraft as well, RAAF 748, CAF Argus, and a USAF WC-130(weather bird).....good times never to be forgotten....Ive even got some photos i took light years ago of RAAF Hercs ..A models(3 props) and neptunes on the line at Whenuapai.......Im a fossil

Rusty splitpin .

[kcgb]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Jan 9 2011, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

dropping a bomb or two on the clyde dam in an A-4

I don't appricate you doing that, I could be killed

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (kcgb @ Jan 9 2011, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't appricate you doing that, I could be killed

Only a sim bomb mate....dont worry....and Im pretty sure we missed anyway

[CDTDAN]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Jan 9 2011, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes ...i think i am HF, it was luxury to eventually get to go to Fiji on a P-3 (02)... i wasnt that sad to see the freighters go, but the daks....that was sad.
I guess Im lucky enough to have flown on every type we operated from 74 onwards...except the 757 and the Aermacchi. Had some awful freighter flights....most of the time i was the only pax...wedged in amongst whatever they were hauling at the time....one trip, i was assigned to a row boat and given a strop to hold to for take off and landing....cant imagine it being allowed today.

Highlights would be, nap of the earth flight (NOE) in a souix and later a Huey.....marijuana hunting with the police in a huey(several times)....and dropping a bomb or two on the clyde dam in an A-4., coming back from OZ in a 72 with four A-4's in formation( i think the 727 was faster)....just magic.

Had a few trips in visiting aircraft as well, RAAF 748, CAF Argus, and a USAF WC-130(weather bird).....good times never to be forgotten....Ive even got some photos i took light years ago of RAAF Hercs ..A models(3 props) and neptunes on the line at Whenuapai.......Im a fossil

Rusty splitpin .

(Jealous )

[Splitpin]

Dan, you have much better things to look forward too....all i do now is look back.

[markll]

QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Jan 8 2011, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The Govt could always hire or lease Peter Jackson's fighter fleet would be fare more effective than what they have got now

Heh - the rumor is that it's not just fighters anymore....or at least, soon won't be...

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (markll @ Jan 12 2011, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

that it's not just fighters anymore....or at least, soon won't be...

Ridiculous as it seems the private collectors beat the govt hands down , a quote from our most well knowing P-51 pilot , "Scabs of the Pacific" , entire A4 fleet , maybe could be saved by people like this , i dout it tho , political agenda .. 'Pattsy Wongs' example , they said it cost to much to run a Strike Wing ... , and still the heritage dies .

[Naki]

QUOTE (markll @ Jan 12 2011, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Heh - the rumor is that it's not just fighters anymore....or at least, soon won't be...

What a Handley Page or Gotha bomber??!

[markll]

QUOTE (Naki @ Jan 16 2011, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What a Handley Page or Gotha bomber??!

Bit more recent than that.... 'Course it's all just rumour anyway... but think about what connections he has to WWII...

[deaneb]

QUOTE (markll @ Jan 16 2011, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bit more recent than that.... 'Course it's all just rumour anyway... but think about what connections he has to WWII...

Dambusters - Lancaster? I've often wondered what would happen to the mockups after the movie?

[H500Fan]

Not sure where they ended up but after filming here they offered one to the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aeroclub as a static display but they turned it down because of the upkeep on keeping it clean and presentable would of been to much

[deaneb]

QUOTE (H500Fan @ Jan 16 2011, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Not sure where they ended up but after filming here they offered one to the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aeroclub as a static display but they turned it down because of the upkeep on keeping it clean and presentable would of been to much

Yes absolutely. Aircraft sitting outside a real handful to keep in good shape. Something the size of the Lanc would be a huge amount of work.