So you want something that goes faster than a Gixxer.

**sAsLEX** · 19th September 2007, 09:37

Originally Posted by vifferman

I hope he's not selling my wife's one....

When she worked for AirNZ she visited them in their hangar in Blenheim, and got to 'fly' one (in her mind at least).

Thought they where Ohakea based? Where sitting in their mothballs there last time I saw them....

**skelstar** · 19th September 2007, 09:39

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Thought they where Ohakea based? Where sitting in their mothballs there last time I saw them....

I wonder if they were allowed to land at other airports?

**MSTRS:Me** · 19th September 2007, 10:02

Originally Posted by skelstar

I wonder if they were allowed to land at other airports?

I'd say with a full load of munitions, they could land at any airport they wanted....

**caesius** · 19th September 2007, 10:24

"Is it a good commuting vehicle?", "Would it make the journey from Wellington to Hawkes Bay alright?"

I hope he allows pick ups.

**T.I.E** · 19th September 2007, 10:28

i cant go any higher, i dont get enough pocket money. maybe we can all put in together.
but i want the first go in it.

**sAsLEX** · 19th September 2007, 10:30

Originally Posted by MSTRS

I'd say with a full load of munitions, they could land at any airport they wanted....

I think the exact opposite would be true...... I will let you write the Safety Case for having a fully armed aircraft land at a field without the personnel or equipment to deal with it......

**madmal64** · 19th September 2007, 11:11

Originally Posted by linuxrunner

I prefer my wheels ON the ground...how many miles per gallon would those do? and would it be self serve at a gas station????

Nah mate how many gallons to the mile!

**MSTRS:Me** · 19th September 2007, 11:18

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

I think the exact opposite would be true...... I will let you write the Safety Case for having a fully armed aircraft land at a field without the personnel or equipment to deal with it......

Always with the sensible reply

I can see it now....pilot says I've got a full load, no fuel left and my thumb is on the button...ATC says Our foam guy is off today, you can't land here...