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Postby NZCoffee » Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:13 pm

My first hop is from New Zealand's northernmost aerodrome, Kaitaia (NZKT) to Kerikeri (NZKK). A very short hop, just to get the ball rolling.








Perched ready to be fired up for a long tour:














I spot Bay of Islands Airport at Kerikeri:



















Powered down in Kerikeri ready for the next hop:
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Postby kiwibarguy » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:32 am

Some good shots there NZ coffee. Keep it up. looking forward to seeing Whangarei. >nzflag<
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Postby greaneyr » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:17 pm

Nice shots there. I enjoyed them. 4th from the bottom is very convincing with the trees beneath it.

The FSX default airports are fairly plain aren't they?
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Postby NZCoffee » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:07 am

Kerikeri to Whangarei! (NZKK -> NZWR)














I've decided to not use GPS at all, and instead use a combination of VOR and VFR flying.

The suburb of Whangarei called Kamo


Whangarei:


The runway right where it should be:


I decide to approach from the north so I fly around the bay
















I really like the Bravo. Pity there aren't many repaints for it.
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Postby kiwibarguy » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:39 am

Great shots, hope you can make it all the way down. Good LucK!!
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Postby NZCoffee » Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:47 pm

Whangarei to North Shore Airport. North Shore Airport is a small regional airport just north of Auckland. We'll just be stopping off before taking an evening flight over New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, and on to Auckland international airport (NZAA)

Take off from Whangarei:














I can see Rangitoto ahead so NZNE must be around here somewhere:





I spot NZNE at turn towards it. You can see Auckland just up ahead:


Here it is:








All ready for an evening flight over Auckland and onto Auckland International Airport!!!
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Postby NZCoffee » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:28 pm

Late afternoon flight from North Shore, around the Auckland CBD and harbour, and on to Auckland International Airport.




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The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area of the country. It is also New Zealand's most populous city with approximately 1.3 million residents, over a quarter of the country's population, and demographic trends indicate that it will continue growing faster than the rest of the country. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world.[/quote]




NZNE --> NZAA







You can see the CBD ahead, and the landmark Sky Tower:










Time to head to Auckland International Airport:




There she is:


Perfect down the line:






Taxi to parking:


Meanwhile an Air New Zealand flight comes in to land, probably full of weary businessmen having been in Wellington on business all week. Or maybe it's a flight from Australia full of exited holiday-makers:




Hope you enjoyed! Please let me know what you think. Next flight, we'll be going to Waiheke Island, then onto Great Barrier Island!
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Postby NZCoffee » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:48 pm

Auckland International Airport to Waiheke Island

Just a short hop across the city, over the harbour and onto Waiheke island for breakfast

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Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand and is located about 17.7 km (about 35 minutes by ferry) from Auckland.[1] The second-largest (after Great Barrier Island) of all the gulf islands, is also the most populated and the most accessible due to regular ferry and air services. Waiheke is the third most populated island in New Zealand, after the North and South Islands.[/quote]



I walk bleary eyed to my Mooney to find a visitor has parked up overnight


So early....


Air NZ aircraft and a couple of Qantas all parked up


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Early morning haze:




The sprawling Metropolis behind me:


That's Waiheke ahead:


I have no problem spotting the airfield:


I decide to do some sightseeing before landing:




ok now time to land to meet someone for breakfast: (You can see another aircraft on final for Auckland International:




My host greets me:
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Postby NZCoffee » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:49 pm

For those playing along at home, this is the trip so far:



Our next leg takes us to Hamilton:
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Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and is the country's seventh largest city. It is in the Waikato region of the North Island, approximately 130 km (81 mi) south of Auckland. It sits at a major road and rail nexus in the centre of the Waikato basin, on both banks of the Waikato River.[/quote]

Waiheke Island -> Hamilton




Bye and thanks for breakfast!


Back to the mainland:


Bit cloudier than last time:


This trip isn't all that exciting:




There's Hamilton Airport:


There's Hamilton:




Not the most exciting trip. Next up we head to Taupo!
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Taupo is a tourist centre, particularly in the summer, as it offers panoramic views over the lake and to the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. It offers a number of tourist activities including sky diving, jet boating and paragliding.[/quote]


From Hamilton, we continue on to Taupo:



Hamilton (NZHN) -> Taupo (NZAP)

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Taupo is located at the outlet of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, in the north-east corner of the lake where it discharges the Waikato River. The river flows over one of New Zealand's most spectacular waterfalls, Huka Falls, a short distance north of the town. Taupo is a centre of volcanic and geothermal activity and hot springs suitable for bathing are located at several places in the vicinity. The volcanic mountain of Mount Tauhara lies 6 kilometres (4 mi) to the east.[/quote]







The Waikato river:




Lake Taupo:


Taupo and the airport:


It's supposed to be summer:


Mount Tauhara:




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(Mount Tauhara is a dormant stratovolcano, reaching 3,569 feet (1,088 m) above sea level, situated within the Taupo caldera towards the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of the town of Taupo, New Zealand, next to the northeastern shore of Lake Taupo.

Mount Tauhara is a prominent landmark for the Taupo township, often referred to as The Lady of the Lake or more popularly as the Pregnant Lady owing to its silhouette when viewed from the west.)[/quote]










Parked on the tarmac:
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Postby NZCoffee » Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:56 pm

An evening flight to Napier, situated in Hawke's Bay.

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Napier (Ahuriri in Māori) is an important port city in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It has a population of 57,000.[1] Ten kilometres to the south lies Hastings, Napier's twin city. The two are sometimes known in New Zealand as "The Twin Cities".

The town is 332 kilometres (about four hours) northeast by road from the capital, Wellington. It has a population smaller than Hastings, but as Hastings is administered as a district, Napier is the only city in the Hawke's Bay region. Napier is the largest crossbred wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest apple, pear and stone fruit producing areas in New Zealand. It has also become an important grape growing and wine production area with the fruit passing from the growers around Metropolitan Hastings and then to Napier for exporting. There are large frozen meat, wool, pulp and timber tonnages passing through Napier's port.[/quote]





It's quite dark:






The weather isn't that great but at least it's not raining, and it's not windy:












Napier hiding in the dusk:






Downwind leg:


Final:







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Postby ardypilot » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:04 pm

You've made a fair bit of progress over the last few days, lots of great screenshots for me to download and browse through- those final ones into Napier are just amazing! :drool:

What happened to your hop to Great Barrier Island by the way, I thought you were planning to fly there from Waiheke?
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Postby NZCoffee » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:42 pm

Trolly wrote:
QUOTE (Trolly @ Feb 10 2008, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What happened to your hop to Great Barrier Island by the way, I thought you were planning to fly there from Waiheke?


I forgot :unsure:
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Postby NZCoffee » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:28 pm

Napier -> Palmerston North

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Palmerston North (Māori: Te Papa-i-oea) is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of approximately 78,800 [1], Palmerston North is currently the eleventh largest city in the country, and the centre of the seventh largest urban area. A large proportion of its population consists of students attending Massey University, Universal College of Learning (UCOL) and International Pacific College during the student year.[/quote]

But first, we fly over to Havelock North from Napier on our way to Palmerston North

Taxiing:


Take off:


Napier Hill, where the hospital used to be, and the Port of Napier below:


The view of Hawke Bay. Cape kidnappers can be seen in the distance. Cape Kidnappers is the home of the world's largest gannet colony:


Marine Parade below us:




Bye Napier:


Hello to Havelock North:




Suddenly it starts raining!


Over Havelock North looking out towards Hastings. FSX kinda blends them together:


Time to head off down to Palmerston North:


I recognise that road, having driven it countless times between Palmerston North and Havelock North during University breaks:






Before too long, I reach the ranges that separate the Manawatu from the Wairarapa:


The only problem is I need to find a clear passage through them... oh there's one:








Palmerston North Airport:


Two Massey University Planes on exercises. The School of Aviation is based here:


Ready to turn onto base:








Taxi to parking:


Two more Massey University planes parked:


A very soggy day in Palmerston North (not unusual):


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Postby greaneyr » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:41 pm

lol.. I love how, on the trip from Napier to Palmerston North, it starts raining as you head west! So true to life.

I'm really enjoying this series. It also adds to the appeal knowing you were navigating VFR for a lot of it.
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Postby NZCoffee » Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:36 pm

This is the last leg of the North Island to New Zealand's Capital:

Napier -> Wellington



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Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area and the most populous national capital in Oceania. It is in the Wellington region at the southern tip of the North Island, near the geographical centre of the country.

Wellington is New Zealand's political centre, housing Parliament and the head offices of all government ministries and departments, plus the bulk of the foreign diplomatic missions based in New Zealand.

Wellington's compact city centre supports an arts scene, café culture and nightlife much larger than most cities of a similar size. It is a centre of New Zealand's film and theatre industry. Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the biennial New Zealand International Arts Festival are all sited there.

Wellington has the 12th best quality of living in the world, according to a 2007 study by consulting company Mercer. Of cities with English as the primary language, Wellington ranked fourth.[/quote]

The weather definitely cleared since the last time:




Let's go!


Start turning to the South:




Kapiti Island on the right:


Approaching the Wellington area:






Over the Northern suburbs:




I spot the lights of the runway:


Hutt Valley to the left:


The Motorway I take to work everyday:


The CBD. Looks like there's a cruise ship in the harbour:




Looking back towards the CBD:






Touchdown:


I'm not going to fit in here:
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Postby victor_alpha_charlie » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:02 pm

Nice, I'm enjoying this.
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Postby NZCoffee » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:30 pm

This evening we are crossing the Cook Strait and going to Nelson!



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The city of Nelson is close to the centre of New Zealand. It lies at the shore of Tasman Bay, at the northern end of the South Island, and is the administrative centre of the Nelson region.

Nelson is a centre for arts and crafts, and each year hosts popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival. The annual Wearable Art Awards began near Nelson and a museum is now housed close to Airport showcasing winning designs.

Brightwater, near Nelson is the birthplace of Lord Rutherford, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose image appears on New Zealand's $100 banknote, the largest denomination in circulation in New Zealand.

Nelson received its name in honour of the Admiral of the Fleet 1st Viscount Nelson who defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Many of the roads and public areas around the city are named after people and ships associated with that battle and Trafalgar Street is the main shopping axis of the city. Inhabitants of Nelson are referred to as Nelsonians.[/quote]

Powerup at Wellington:




In position and holding:








Over the suburb of Kilbernie:








The South Island ahead of us. About to leave the North Island:






Getting closer to the Malborough Sounds:


Where did all this fog come from?
















According to the DME and the VOR, Nelson Airport must be over these ranges:




Very typical New Zealand landscape:






To be continued after someone leaves a comment (too many images )
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Postby NZCoffee » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:01 am

There it is ahead of me:






The runway to my right:


Port behind me:


The houses up there must have an awesome view!


Ready to turn onto base:














Powered down. Let's go get some Fish and Chips and eat them on the beach:


As always, please leave a comment if you enjoyed the trip.
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Postby NZCoffee » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:18 pm



We are off to Kaikoura for some Whale watching!

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Kaikoura is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1 180 km north of Christchurch.

According to the 2001 census, the permanent resident population is 2,104, a 5% decrease since the 1996 census.

The Kaikoura Peninsula extends into the sea south of the town, and the resulting upwelling currents bring an abundance of marine life from the depths of the nearby Hikurangi Trench. The town owes its origin to this effect, since it developed as a centre for the whaling industry. The name 'Kaikoura' means 'To eat crayfish' ('kai'- to eat, 'koura' - crayfish) and the crayfish industry is a major contributor to the economy of the region. However Kaikoura has now become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching (the Sperm Whale watching is perhaps the best and most developed in the world) and swimming with or near dolphins. There is also a large and readily observed colony of Southern Fur Seals at the eastern edge of the town. At low tide, better viewing of the seals can be had as the ocean gives way to a rocky base which is easily navigable by foot for quite some distance.[/quote]

Since I've never actually been to the South Island, I relying more on Radio Navigation, and map reading.


Early start today:




Bye Nelson:




The view of me from the tower as I depart:


It's quite a steep climb to get over the range:




And over:










I love the contours of the terrain:


The East coast. We intercept the NDB shortly:


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Postby NZCoffee » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:34 pm

Heading South, parallel to the coast:






That's State Highway One down there.








Approaching Kaikoura. The only problem is that I don't exactly know where the runway is:


Should have looked at a map:


Behind me?


Circling around:


There it is! Hiding in the trees:




Let's try and clear the trees:


eep:






Ooo Wingtip Vortices:


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The wings of an aircraft cause a drop in air pressure in the vicinity of the wing. This brings with it a drop in temperature, which can cause water to condense out of the air and form a vapour trail or contrail. This effect is commonly seen on humid days, on fighter jets performing high energy maneuvers or on airliners during takeoff and landing. Additionally, the area around a turbo-fan intake will be at a lower pressure than the surrounding air, and may result in a condensation fog forming there during high power settings.[/quote]



Well that was exciting. I park up and wipe the sweat from my brow:
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