[chbot] Hercules_>Wigram

[Andy Gardner]

SWEET BABY JESUS!


On 12/02/25 20:58, Tim Buchanan wrote:
> It sounds like it's happening: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1inl4h1 
> <https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1inl4h1>
> 
> Cheers,
> Tim
> 
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM rudy.kremers at 123gaming.com 
> <mailto:rudy.kremers at 123gaming.com> <rudy.kremers at racingworld.com 
> <mailto: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
> 
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>     *From:* Chchrobotics <chchrobotics-bounces at lists.ourshack.com
>     <mailto:chchrobotics-bounces at lists.ourshack.com>> on behalf of Andy
>     Gardner <ceo at andygardner.com <mailto:ceo at andygardner.com>>
>     *Sent:* Tuesday, 11 February 2025 9:08 pm
>     *To:* Christchurch Robotics <chchrobotics at lists.ourshack.com
>     <mailto: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 <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
>     <mailto: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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