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May 2011

Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Bloody Gorgeous—the Tecnam P2008. The Tecnam P2008 is the latest and, according to Rob Neil, who flew the P2008 in Auckland recently, definitely the most attractive in a successful line of single engined light aircraft from Tecnam. World’s Youngest FAI 1,000 km Diploma Glider Pilot. Jill McCaw reports on the success of her 18-year-old son Alex, who recently became the youngest ...
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April 2011

Friday, April 8th, 2011
Avalon 2011. Rob Neil reports on the 2011 Australian International Airshow at Avalon, which, this year, celebrated the 90th anniversary of the RAAF. Brako Arrives in New Zealand. With less than 30 gyrocopters on the New Zealand register, these fascinating aircraft have not often featured in Pacific Wings. However, Leigh Mathieson believes the arrival of the first Brako gyrocopter into the ...
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March 2011

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
End of a Legend—Harrier Farewell. Once again, yet another British government has cut off its nose to spite its face by doing away with an effective, proven and irreplaceable aviation asset—this time, the British Aerospace Harrier. Peter Cooper was present to witness the end of the Harrier’s proud UK service and summarises the type’s history. Air-to-Air Photography—Pursuing my Passion. Mike Jorgensen has ...
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February 2011

Monday, February 7th, 2011
Fly In, Fly Out—Catching the Plane to Work. Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) operations are common practice in the Australian mining industry, where air travel is the most practical and cost-effective option for mining companies to transport personnel vast distances to and from work. Calum McMaster, a Kiwi pilot who currently works as an electrical maintenance planner in Australian mines, reports on ...
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December 2010

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Reappearance of a Relic—the Fletcher FD-25. Among the many rare and restored aircraft at Oshkosh in 2010 was one that has strong links with New Zealand aviation history—the Fletcher FD-25. Mike Friend, who was fascinated by the Fletcher during his youth, reports on the aircraft’s restoration and its return to flight. Helldiver Recovery. On 28 May 1945, Curtiss Helldiver 19866 ditched ...
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November 2010

Monday, November 8th, 2010
Wakatipu Aero Club—A Remarkable Experience Sitting at the foot of The Remarkables on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Airport is home to the Wakatipu Aero Club. Rob Neil visited the club recently for some refresher training in the club’s speciality: mountain flying. Boeing—The Asian Component(s). Pacific Wings was privileged to participate recently in a tour of major Asian factories supplying components for ...
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October 2010

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
World’s Fastest Form of Motor Sport The pilots who race around pylons at only 50 feet and speeds of 500 mph and more can certainly claim to enjoy of the world’s fastest form of motor sport. Kiwi pilot John Kokshoorn reports on his preparations for the Jet Class in this year’s US National Air Race championship in Reno, Nevada. Guardia di Finanza—Guardians ...
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September 2010

Monday, September 6th, 2010
Fantastic Farnborough The Farnborough International Air Show is not only one of the most famous and best known air shows in the world, it is also one of the world’s most important aviation trade shows. Pacific Wings’ UK correspondent, Peter Cooper—a semi-official Farnborough Airfield historian and photographer—reports on the exciting displays and commercial successes from Farnborough 2010. Air Nelson’s New Shed Air Nelson ...
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August 2010

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

RAF Waddington International Air Show

Peter Cooper was at the one-time Vulcan base of RAF Waddington recently to attend one of the few air shows still organised by the RAF. Amongst the many attractions at this year’s show, crowds were treated to the sight of the mighty Vulcan flying over Waddington once again.

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July 2010

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Wise Owl 94—Wisdom of Experience

Exercise Wise Owl is an important regular training exercise for RNZAF pilot trainees. Rob Neil joined the RNZAF at Napier for the 94th Wise Owl, held this time at Napier.

UK Forces—Going, Going…?

Pacific Wings’ UK correspondent Peter Cooper discusses the unfortunate decline of aviation assets that is ...

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