[chbot] Hercules_>Wigram

[rudy.kremers@123gaming.com]

Did you know, the C130 can land within 100 meters! It can do this because it has reversible props.

C-130 Carrier Landing without Hook | Military.com<https://www.military.com/video/military-aircraft-operations/carrier-landings/c-130-carrier-landing-without-hook/2812569251001>

Very cool!!
It would be interesting to see how much runway they actually need when they land at Wigram.

Cheers,
Rudy

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From: Chchrobotics <chchrobotics-bounces at lists.ourshack.com> on behalf of Andy Gardner <ceo at andygardner.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 11 February 2025 9:08 pm
To: Christchurch Robotics <chchrobotics at lists.ourshack.com>
Subject: Re: [chbot] Hercules_>Wigram


Thanks for that extra info, Graham.

I heard they'd mowed the strip ready just recently and possibly were
laying out lights for guidance.

Let's face if if an engine failed, they could literally throw an anchor
off the rear ramp once it's down. It's not as if it's ever going to take
off again!

They've been practicing grass landings at Woodbourne this week.

Pics:
https://rnzaf.proboards.com/thread/30840/130h-farewell-flights-events?page=5

Cheers,

On 11/02/25 20:06, GRAHAM CHRISTIE wrote:
> Hi Andy
>
> The last I heard was that they need a 20 knot westerly.
> But someone in the paper work chain has put a spanner in the works by stating that if they had an engine out on landing it would be a problem.
> They are still working on the permit, last I heard 2 weeks ago.
>
> Alternative is to land at Harewood and disassemble and truck to Wigram.
>
> If I know I will let you know.
>
> Regards
> Graham
>> On 11/02/2025 17:23 NZDT Andy Gardner <ceo at andygardner.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> They're currently prepping the paddock at Wigram in order to drop a
>> Hercules there.
>>
>> If someone on the list has their ear to the ground enough to know in
>> advance when it's happening, I'd really appreciate them letting the list
>> know as I'd love to get into town in able to see it.
>>
>>
>>
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