NZFF

by **Gavin Conroy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:57 am

It is here! IT IS HERE!!
The Fw190A was delivered to Omaka early this morning, and the team at JEM Aviation will now be working round the clock to assemble it and get it flying, (hopefully in time for the show). The aircraft has a distinct menace about it..., a wicked weapon for sure. An important note here is to advise that the aircraft is being worked on in an area NOT AVAILABLE TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL. The JEM team are under a tonne of pressure and will not welcome people wanting to come for a peek. Please wait for the airshow and give the guys a chance to get it ready for you to see then. Any unwarranted visits will limit this possibility. If all goes to plan you'll see all you want of the 'Butcher Bird' over the Easter weekend!

by **Splitpin** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:11 am

Cant wait to see this one.....cheers Gavin, great pics.

by **Naki** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:40 am

Thanks for posting these...hopefully it gets around to other airshows (cant make it to Classic Fighters)...will make some great opposition to the local Spitfires, Yaks and Mustangs

by **Ian Warren** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:20 pm

I think i need to fly my FW190 over Omaka tonight to give the boys some in-couraging screens , it will be flying because it would not be here otherwise , thanks Gavin for the HU and photos

by **Adamski** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:13 pm

Thanks for that, Gavin!

Is this a full size version or one of those slightly smaller kits that have been produced lately? I wonder whether they'll be allowed to put a Swastika on it <?>.

by **Naki** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:31 pm

Full size...full monty replica Flug Werke 190

http://www.flugwerk.de/

by **Alfashark** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:01 pm

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ Apr 6 2011,6:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for that, Gavin!

Is this a full size version or one of those slightly smaller kits that have been produced lately? I wonder whether they'll be allowed to put a Swastika on it <?>.

Yep, the real deal - New-built, using some genuine components collected and stored from the original Marienburg factory.
I'm assuming it's a cost related issue that made them choose to run Russian ASh 82 engines, since I know for a fact that BMW have listings for all 801 series components which allows you to build an entire engine from scratch

As for the Hakenkreuz, I believe it would be allowed but it gets complicated if there are German Nationals over here dealing with the rigging and ground support.

by **Gavin Conroy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:09 pm

The guys at JEM are working so hard to get these aircraft ready for the show. We wish them well a round or two will be on the bar no matter what the outcome is.
It is not often one gets a view like this in a hangar in New Zealand.
Cheers Gavin

by **Splitpin** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:05 pm

Keep them coming Gavin....thanks again

by **Ian Warren** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:34 pm

YES ! she will at the show

by **Gavin Conroy** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:39 pm

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 11 2011,12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think i need to fly my FW190 over Omaka tonight to give the boys some in-couraging screens , it will be flying because it would not be here otherwise , thanks Gavin for the HU and photos

Not quite correct, the aircraft needs to be certified etc before it can fly and other work is needed as well.
Just to let some of you know, this aeroplane will be based at Omaka permanently after the show so has not been imported just for the 2011 show.

by **Ian Warren** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:37 pm

Gavin Conroy wrote:
QUOTE (Gavin Conroy @ Apr 7 2011,7:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not quite correct, the aircraft needs to be certified etc before it can fly and other work is needed as well.
Just to let some of you know, this aeroplane will be based at Omaka permanently after the show so has not been imported just for the 2011 show.

Gavv I have an 8 year old who wished for the show on his birthday , who wished to be as close as close can he get with a couple off his school mates from West Melton and as naughty to say my first Omaka , guad and jezz ... fingers crossed for the guys at JEM

by **J7G** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:28 pm

What's the rough cost of one of those? I want to see if I can claim it through Studylink

by **Naki** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:53 pm

Looks like lots work to do to the Yak-3 before it flys...dosen't look like it will ready for Classic Fighters?

by **Gavin Conroy** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:08 pm

Naki wrote:
QUOTE (Naki @ Apr 12 2011,9:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like lots work to do to the Yak-3 before it flys...dosen't look like it will ready for Classic Fighters?

Bit hard to say, the aircraft is pretty much fully painted now but has been covered up to protect it while the finishing work is done.
It is a very striking colour scheme thats for sure.

by **Gavin Conroy** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:05 am

The 190 has wings now.

by **Ian Warren** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:57 am

That did'nt take long , it would be all the wishful thinking from all attending the the show

by **Gavin Conroy** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:56 pm

It has been an awesome week, and I haven't even been flying.
Watching this FW-190 come out of the container and seeing it now being assembled is quite amazing, almost unbelieveable especially as it is only five minutes down the road.
I don't seem to miss the La-9 so much anymore

This shot was taken today at Beer O Clock

by **Ian Warren** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:21 pm

Gavin Conroy wrote:
QUOTE (Gavin Conroy @ Apr 8 2011,10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't seem to miss the La-9 so much anymore

This shot was taken today at Beer O Clock

La-9 s are um bloody impressive ,

... the crew are doing are a wicked Job on the 190 .. it is the wish and brain power power off many airshow goers !

Beer 0 Clock .. Well deserved!

by **Gavin Conroy** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:17 pm

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 13 2011,11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
La-9 s are um bloody impressive , ... the crew are doing are a wicked Job on the 190 .. it is the wish and brain power power off many airshow goers !

Beer 0 Clock .. Well deserved!

No question the LA-9 is impressive and have been having withdrawl symptons until this arrived.

Fokker V Fock Wulf.

NZFF

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