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New Zealand Flying
Your link to New Zealand General Aviation
Nov28
I’ve just received this fantastic book about one of my favourite aeroplanes. The timing couldn’t be better with the Pearl Harbour 70th Anniversary Airshow at Ardmore this weekend, where you can see a P51D Mustang, there’s a few videos on our You Tube site to give you an idea of what a stunning aircraft this is.
The publisher outlines this hardback book well:
The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940. The prototype was completed within 117 days but the RAF was not happy with the aircraft’s performance and suggested replacing the V-12 Allison engine with the more powerful RR Merlin. The result was a superbly fast and manoeuvrable aircraft that had the range to escort Allied bomber forces on raids deep into occupied Europe. A total of 15,469 of the type were built and were also used in combat during the Korea War.
This book contains the world famous colour profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and colour schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and supplied superb photographs to create the perfect enthusiast’s reference.
Even better Fishpond are offering it at 47% off! $30.99* instead of the usual price of $57.99 – a $27.00 Saving! Oh yes, and Free postage in NZ too.
*Subject to change, check Fishpond for latest discount.
Nov24
NZ Warbirds at Ardmore Airport, 40 minutes south of Auckland presents it’s Pearl Harbour 70th Anniversary Airshow on Sunday 4th December 2011, and is not to be missed!
It opens at 10am, $10.00 for adults and children under 14 free (which includes a free draw to win a flight in a warbird). The flying displays and practice flying displays are at 10:45, 12:45 and 2:45 with it closing at 4pm. The warbird hanger will be open and scenic flights are available.
If you want to make that step and learn to fly Ardmore Aero Club is open and have a wide range of packages to get you started. The challenge is huge but the rewards are truly amazing!
We’ll be at the show, so call back here next week and have a look at the videos and pictures. You can check-out a few of the videos from the Battle of Britain 71st Anniversary Airshow at our You Tube Channel, there will be a lot more coming in the following weeks.
