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Posted by on Jul 16, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

Both the Titan T51 and also the T28 Trojan have made great strides towards first flights. The T51 has now had it’s cowlings and all fairings and doors completed and the conopy is now being finished. We are expecting it will move into the paintshop next week. paperwork has been submitted to CAA so things are getting close, look out for this neat...

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Engine Runs.

Posted by on Jul 14, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

A bit of a gloomy day here this morning for the Strikemasters x 2 engine runs. This is to keep the oil were it should be seeing they havent been flown for coming up to a month and will save having to prime the oil system next start, not the nicest job in the world. Compare this to the bright sunshine for the T28 run on Saturday, bit warmer today...

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Strikemaster Artwork

Posted by on May 25, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

A big thanks to Brett Nicholls for the new artwork that is now hanging in our foyer, for those of you that want to see these 2 aircraft “in the flesh” don’t forget the New Zealand Warbird Open Day this Sunday. More photos will be added to the website of the new projects as we get things sorted, keep your eyes open.

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T28 update.

Posted by on Apr 30, 2015 in Blog | 4 comments

For all you followers of the T28 and there are a good many; Yesterday the brakes were bled and engine run number two was carried out so I am pleased to say that we have a fine clear day to taxi her round on the Ardmore tarmac, this afternoon we will move the aircraft from the Pioneer Aero hangar to New Zealand Warbirds, under her own steam.

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