A chocolate fish to anyone who can pronounce the name of the next aircraft, the PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35!* This aircraft is a Polish design and there have been a few of them on the NZ register over the years [at least 3 at the moment, but I haven't had a good look].
The Wilga is a pretty aircraft [not!] but it is rather awesome! It's got a big motor [as in the Nanchang from what I unerstand] and doesn't take long to get off the ground. I had the chance to go flying as crew for a banner tow [I let the hook out :-)]... a lot of fun!
Anyway, here are a few pictures of the aircraft and the flying around Whanganui! Thanks Nathan for the ride! First up is the outside view of the aircraft. Beautiful!
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PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35, ZK-PZM |
Next is the overhead panel in the aircraft.
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PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35, ZK-PZM, overhead panel |
Good to see the recommended towing speed of 115 km/hr [62 knots] is clearly placarded!
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PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35, ZK-PZM, towing speed placard |
This is the view towards the aero club as we attempted to hook the banner.
The Wilga's panel, with most of the instruments, knobs and dials.
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PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35, ZK-PZM, panel |
Next up are two scenic pictures of Whanganui. The Durie Hill War Memorial Tower followed by the Bastia Hill Water Tower.
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Durie Hill War memorial Tower, Whanganui |
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Bastia Hill Water Tower, Whanganui |
* not really any chocolate fish on offer :-(