Aero 45S

[Charl]

Produced in Czechoslovakia after World War II by Aero Vodochody.
There is something about the Czech planes... this is a gentle 4-seat tourer.
Climb out at around 1,000fpm, cruise at a relaxed 250km/h and go 1,700km.

I had a go from Hanmer Springs (what a refuelling rig)



Cruised West to the coast, turned left and found Hokitika. New plane en route also, why not?



Steer it in, floats serenely



Another quick change of livery, I don't think any made it here to NZ?

[Splitpin]

Beautiful Charl , I was looking at getting that this morning ....now I think I shall.
Very nice indeed

[simonh]

That's one very nice and, dare I say it, elegant aircraft.

[Charl]

Thanks chaps, yes I think "elegant" is apt.
Sort of what de Havilland would have done if Eastern European, perhaps?

[Charl]

Oh I forgot these:
Here's how I got to Hanmer in the first place!





I just loved the coils of pipe... small things