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The word is that they were landing on the island at night on NVGs so that may have something to do with it too.... lots of traps when using those things. Interesting! Night Vision Goggles...>>> Seeing in the dark! Paul...(mostly in the dark).... :( ...!

Anyway, this non stop 64 day event actually happened. The plane is now in museum in airport as seen on this link: Here is another information on this flight:

:wub: Have to love it .... cheers big D. Wish I was there <_<

Thanks for answer, Cowpatz! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Ah right

May I correct myself, as did the previous post...the A-340 was a Turkish government flight direct to NZ (19hours 38 minutes). Photos from Jono , intel from Chris.

Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) was the forerunner of Air New Zealand. Ahhhhh For a moment, I thought you meant Trans Tasman airline which mean I had to look for Trans Tasman airline liveries. Good to know that you mean TEAL which I already have TEAL liveries for freeware DC-8s. Hope this assists in getting the idea of parking Historical aircraft that would no longer use the current modern Terminal design Apron Stands. You can bet that your previous posts contain such fantastic and such extremely helpful facts that will do great to guide me to recreate most realistic parking spots or...

I saw it in the advance publicity for Avalon, but I realised I wouldn't be able to get there, and never thought to mention it. Mebbe in 2021. Focus is on Omaka at the moment, and straight after getting back I will have to head 1300km south to the daughter's place, with a couple of compulsory side- visits en route. Birthday time for me. :blink: ATB Mike

Naki, Thanks for answer! Regards, Aharon

What is TCB DC-8 plane? Hi Aharon Airside TV appear to have used for their YouTube Podcast a screenshot of a DC-8 Cargo Plane in the livery for Brazilian Airline Transportes Chartres Do Brasil TCB, In the real world it was flown out from Sao Paulo Brazil many years ago on the Brazilian Cargo domestic routes. It has the Brazilian registration PP-TPC This real world DC-8 Plane is of national significance to New Zealander's as it's ex Air New Zealand original Teal DC-8 ZK-NZC that was delivered to New Zealand in 1965 and entered service on the Trans-Tasman routes. It's the same DC-8 Plane that...

I think one of the new guys at work used to fly it for these flights, will have to get some information from him about it

Great news. I'm sure you will enjoy the lifestyle on the 777. However make sure you enjoy your remaining time on the ATR. It is the best flying (and most rewarding) flying you will do in your airline career. I certainly enjoyed my time on the F27 (Hands on flying and the ground staff at the provincial airports were really great). Flying a heavy jet is all about management. Look forward to catching up. I'll shout you a beer or 2.

Ahh, well that makes a little more sense. A real tragedy for this family. Sad.

Taupo isn't controlled at all, and I think the issues there stem more from itinerant pilots not reading the AIP and getting in the way of the parachuting operations.