An Antonov in Taupo

[Naki]

I finally got it....and eventually got it started ...strange experience on first take off ....was wondering when the tail would come up but then realised I was already several 100 feet over the runway!

Massive contrast the to the Gulfstream parked up at Taupo

[Ian Warren]

It is a Brilliant model , yeah 100ft off with realizing it ... its when you put the flaps down on landing and ya almost go backwards, a superbly fun plane !

Also the amazing paints that come with it ! .. you will be pleased with this purchase.

[Splitpin]

Classic stuff Naki

[emfrat]

I was trying to catch a ferry in mine, late this arv...

[Naki]

Wonder what's faster..? The ferry or the An2?!

Just tried the flaps on landing (previous were flap less.., mainly because I hadn't worked out how to use them). It's like a giant metal parachute

[Ian Warren]

Just don't hit the Flaps Mike .... the Inter-Islander will overtake ya

[emfrat]

It pretty much says in the POH, that if you are still too high near the threshold, just close the throttle and give it full flap, at which it will slow to about 35kts IAS and effectively parachute down, with droops and flaps fully deployed.

[SeanTK]

Try to stall it! I bet you can't!

The aeroplane is pretty much at home at a heliport if you have a nice breeze.

[Roelio]

Those markings look so freaking familiar!

EDIT: I knew those markings looked familiar, we have a huge poster of this aircraft at the flightschool. Some instructors (strangely the Italian one) is in love with the AN-2. Not to mention we got a visit from one not too long ago. It's an impressive machine, in which you can get your PPL training done apparently. (Polish people are crazy, but I'd do it in a heartbeat if given the chance )And by the looks of the markings this is an ex-Polish AF AN-2 that's now a civilian plane.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Roelio @ Oct 7 2014,2:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Those markings look so freaking familiar!

Amazing the connection, that is the scheme and rego it left for the NZ and arrived here in the very same livery and the very same markings still glued to it.

[Naki]

I think Roelio is talking about my pics Ian...or am I wrong

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Naki @ Oct 7 2014,2:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think Roelio is talking about my pics Ian...or am I wrong

Very sure its the paint Mike posted , the NZ AN-2 .. now stuck in the hanger.

[Olderndirt]

Hopefully not horning in on your thread Paul. Here's one I call 'A room with a view'. A great plane - a toggle switchers' delight.

[Ian Warren]

Now that is a GOLD FISH bowl screen If ever I have seen one !

[Naki]

No problems Dave...that is a great pic....where are you?

[Olderndirt]

QUOTE (Naki @ Oct 6 2014,7:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No problems Dave...that is a great pic....where are you?

On a wide right base for runway 8 at Juneau, AK.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Olderndirt @ Oct 7 2014,5:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

On a wide right base for runway 8 at Juneau, AK.

Ideally suited to the region .. I don't now how many pages I posted about the engine start-up on the SOH forums , It such a brilliant model in that respect.

[Roelio]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Oct 7 2014,1:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Very sure its the paint Mike posted , the NZ AN-2 .. now stuck in the hanger.

Nope, I was talking about the pics that Paul posted That red and white square is the emblem of the Polish Air Force

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Roelio @ Oct 8 2014,3:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nope, I was talking about the pics that Paul posted That red and white square is the emblem of the Polish Air Force

Arr, that is a living and displayed aircraft up around your neck of the woods .

[Kiwia1spad]

ahhhh the AN-2 its a very very cool aeroplane, scary to think that the engine is the same one that powers the Polikarpov I-16 and I-153