[chbot] Hercules_>Wigram

[Tim Buchanan]

It sounds like it's happening: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1inl4h1

Cheers,
Tim

On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM rudy.kremers at 123gaming.com <
rudy.kremers at racingworld.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> ------------------------------
> *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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