Various aircraft at Wellington today

Unlike yesterday [and unlike the forecast for tomorrow], the wind was blowing too hard for light GA aircraft today. Well, except one as we'll see shortly.

First up is Sounds Air's latest Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, ZK-SAW. This is a better photo than my previous attempts...

Cessna C208B Grand Caravan, ZK-SAW, operated by Sounds Air

Next up is an Air Nelson/ Air NZ Bombardier DHC-8-311, ZK-NFA. This paint job may be a little boring, but it is growing on me. It does seem to look nicer on the DHC8's than some other aircraft,

Bombardier DHC-8-311, ZK-NFA, operated by Air Nelson/ Air NZ

The real light aircraft operating today was this Piper PA28-181, ZK-ZOG. This aircraft is operated by Golden Bay Air and with the wind blowing today it looked like a very very uncomfortable ride to Takaka [although probably OK once clear of Wellington]. I'm a little surprised that a bigger plane wasn't put on given the gusty conditions.

Piper PA28-181, ZK-ZOG, operated by Golden Bay Air

Last up are two pictures of Westpac Rescue's Kawasaki BK117 B2, ZK-HLF. This helicopter is operated by Helilink on behalf of Westpac Rescue/ Lifeflight.

Kawasaki BK117 B2, ZK-HLF, operated by Helilink Ltd onbehalf of Westpac Rescue/ Lifeflight

Kawasaki BK117 B2, ZK-HLF, operated by Helilink Ltd onbehalf of Westpac Rescue/ Lifeflight