Not quite equalling the excitement of the “helicopter at home” experience in the previous post, but here are a few pics from the last couple of weeks, up to today.

First up, Air Nelson‘s latest Q300 to join the fleet, ZK-NFA, seen at Wellington a few days after entering service. Currently this is the only Air Nelson Q300 not registered as ZK-NE<something>.

Next up a shot of Vincent Aviation‘s Beech 1900C, ZK-VAE, moments from touchdown.

OK, for this one I have done some checking!  Metroliner ZK-POE has been through the same owners, and at the same times, as ZK-POF which was discussed earlier, so it is also likely to have operated at some time in Origin Pacific colours.  However, this time I could find no photographic evidence.  The oldest photo I came across was in April 2004 at which time it was wearing the same scheme as shown here.  It does, however, show up (along with ‘POF) as having been operated (in some fashion) by “Ansett New Zealand Ltd.”

Next up, in Air National markings, is Jetstream 32 ZK-ECR which on this particular day (today) was doing training.

And carrying on the theme of “did it fly with Origin Pacific?” is Jetstream 32 ZK-ECP.  This aircraft shows as having been registered to Air National since its arrival with the exception of 10 months under Tasman Pacific Regional Airlines.  Photos of it as recently as February 2007 show an all-white scheme as for ‘ECR above, and yet Origin Pacific ceased operations 6 months prior.  Perhaps they’ve all been using the same paint shop – the one who got a really good deal on the dark blue.

I have a week off work and had spent a few hours out at NZWN today.  Nothing incredibly interesting showed up (more on that later) – until I got home!

Suspicions were aroused as I drove up the street and noticed the Helipro vehicle parked across the street.  There had been a crane there earlier this morning which appeared to be related to a spa pool delivery.

This first pic is pretty much the sort I’d expected to get when I first learned of this:

However, a thoughtful safety chap not only directed me to a safe spot but a good vantage point and explained to me how the job would be done. Hence this shot. That’s my driveway on the left!

That’s one way to clear away the autumn leaves!!

Another small batch of recent photos.  This time all updates featured in this post.

Firstly a rather nice colour scheme adorns this Piper PA-34 Seneca of Air Wanganui, seen at Paraparaumu.

Next up a Falcon 20 “Guardian” of the French Navy, visiting Wellington.

Two more shots of Air Chathams’ Convair 580 ZK-CIB.  There’s something inherently photogenic about this aircraft.

And finally, a nice shot of one of the Cessna Citation Mustangs that seems to now be based at Wellington.