Strikemaster 72 has now completed 2 test flights the second one which was curtailed because of weather, it is now sitting in the hangar awaiting Dave Browns return from HK. Hopefully the weather will play the game on Tuesday when the next flight is scheduled . Strikemaster 62 is making steady progress towards looking like a proper Jet, the wings are being...
Read MoreTest Flight Day?
The day is less than perfect but finally Strikemaster 72 is ready for it’s test flights. Lets hope the weather gods are kind to us.
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It must be 20 years + since 3 Strikemasters graced the same piece of tarmac in this country. Looks a bit like the unofficial reforming of some sort of STRIKEmaster force.
Read MoreNew Arrival
On Friday we hosted all of the owners of New Zealand’s flying Strikemaster Jet fleet. And at 8.00am Monday morning the latest acquisition NZ6362 hit the ground at Ardmore. Hopefully by the end of the day i will be able to post a photo of the 3 ex RNZAF jets together. NZCAA due here on Wednesday to certify NZ6372, we move ever closer to a multi...
Read MoreWanaka Deployment.
A big congratulations for all involved with the Strikemaster ltd deployment to Wanaka. 25 rides in the Strikemaster and 15 in the P51 over 3 flying days is a huge achievement. Also worth noting that the Strikemaster on 2 of the days carried out 10 flights this could well be some sort of record for this aircraft type.
Read MoreUnlikely stablemates.
It would have been a few years since NZ6372 has been in a hangar with an aircraft with a hook and pretty sure last time it would have been an A4.
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