NZFF

Posted: **Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:36 pm**

I'm thinking of taking a wee strole out to Ardmore over the next week or so, to have a look around, kill time whatever. What is worth seeing, doing, flying etc etc out there, anyone ? Of coursre I will be taking my camera to take some snaps. Any other places in the area worth a visit ? Im gonna go out to motat as well, does anyone know if they still show people throught the solent and Lanc on a wednesday like they used to ??

Thanks

Posted: **Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:53 pm**

come on I know there are lots of you Jafa's on here who can advise

Posted: **Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:50 pm**

Well Doc , going back in the past , MOTAT was a real treasure , Lan'c , Solent ..the Sunderland

are the best , i could fly up there and knock the doors down , if they catch me tho .......

Posted: **Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:49 am**

I suggest you look at some airplanes!

Posted: **Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:58 am**

You could always try that Flight Extreme aerobatics thing at the aeroclub in an Extra300... I think it's about $300 though...

Find the South-Eastern Apron... it's where the Warbirds live (like the Cat, Mustang, AirTrainer etc live)... Might get some good photo-ops if the hanger is open...

Stop in at the cafe adjoining the aeroclub for a coffee or lunch...

Just pray for nice weather and take a wander about the place... no one really seems to mind as long as you stay off the taxiways

ps. no Idea about MOTAT... haven't been for almost 8 years... when I was wandering about the place getting my wedding photos done... unfortunately not with the aircraft

Posted: **Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:04 am**

That would be a cool wedding photo, in the cockpit of a Lancaster...

Posted: **Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:11 am**

Thanks Guys

Posted: **Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:41 am**

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Find the South-Eastern Apron... it's where the Warbirds live (like the Cat, Mustang, AirTrainer etc live)... Might get some good photo-ops if the hanger is open...

Stop in at the cafe adjoining the aeroclub for a coffee or lunch...[/quote]
The Warbirds always seem to be out and about round there mid week- the main hanger in the centre of the apron is home to the Mustang, Trojan and all the Harvards, and I've taken a look around in there many a time with out any problems. You can also drive out to the Unicom tower where ZK-DAK is usually parked, as long as you put your cars hazard lights on as you cross over taxiway Hotel (via Corsair Lane).

As for the cafe- it's way overpriced! Papakura central is only 5 minutes away down Cosgrave Road!

Oh, and if you are flying in/out check out our local low flying zone, NZL266. Always good for a slalom around the moored boats there!