[chbot] Hercules_>Wigram

[Dave Bracken]

I agree Andy, exciting stuff.
The full text of the public FB post (don't need a FB account to see it)
from the Air Force Museum is on
https://www.facebook.com/AirForceMuseumofNewZealand/posts/pfbid0YkgeeXZeKU1fsrQxTCe9AqmWvZXaoYTRKdaqXepoP7j4AcQzywiiXW9jnjWjqsjVl


On Wed, 12 Feb 2025 at 23:22, Andy Gardner <ceo at andygardner.com> wrote:

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