• AESL Airtourer

AESL Airtourer

Light Utility Aircraft/Trainer

The Airtourer is a two seat, low wing, aerobatic monoplane designed for the abinitio, aeroclub and private owner market. It  was designed in the late 1950s by Henry Millicer in response to a competition run by the Royal Aero Club in the UK.

The aircraft on display was built by Aero Engine Services Ltd (AESL and predecessor of PAC) in 1970.  It was one of four constructed for the RNZAF who initially used them to train NZ Army helicopter pilots, but were then used for flight grading, flying scholarships and communication tasks, and in their latter years of service were used in a reconnaissance role to locate marijuana plantations for the NZ police.

Country of Origin: New Zealand
Engine: Lycoming O-320. 160 hp piston engine
Length: 6.7m (22ft 0in)
Height: 2.13m (7ft 0in)
Wing Span: 7.93m (26ft 0in)
Cruise Speed: 133mph (213kph or 115 knots)
Maximum Speed: 234mph (376kph or 203 knots) at 5000ft
Range: 3 hrs endurance
Service Ceiling: 10,000ft (3050m)
Armament: Nil

Pratt & Whitney R-2800-75 Double Wasp

Radial Engine

Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: 2,200 hp, 2,800 cu in (46 L), 18-cylinder, twin bank, radial piston engine
Top Speed:

 

BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88

Jet Trainer/Light Attack

Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Rolls-Royce Viper Mk.535 turbojet, 3,140 lbf
Top Speed:

 

Curtiss P-40-N1 Kittyhawk

Fighter

Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Allison V-1710-39, 1360 HP V12, single stage supercharged piston engine
Top Speed:

 

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MH367 Sun Dancing ☀️ All 3 fighters were out this past weekend after a couple of weeks of unusually wet weather in Auckland. Amazing how effective the Spitfire’s desert camouflage is for New Zealand’s green landscape. ⛰️🏔️ #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #kittyhawk #p40 #mustang #p51 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #visitauckland #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
#lestweforget We were sent this in by Ben who took part in the Anzac Day flypast over Blenheim and Renwick. Aircraft used were the T6 Harvard, Nanchang and Avro Anson. A unique formation for sure! 📷 @seivad555 📍Blenheim/Renwick #keepemflying #warbird #anzacday #anzac #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #avro #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #auckland #harvard #t6 #anson
#lestweforget A small clip from our Anzac Day flypast of the Auckland Cenotaph. Did you see us? Thanks to @albrowncelebchef for sharing. #keepemflying #warbird #anzacday #anzac #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #auckland #harvard #t6
Highlight Reel. The sights 👀 and sounds 👂of the 2023 edition of Classic Fighters at Omaka. We’ve listened…no music this time just pure Avgas and Jet A1 power! 💪 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviationlovers #spitfire #mustang #mosquito #dehavilland #kittyhawk #p40 #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak3 #harvard #venom #mosquito #dehavilland #yak52#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #photographer #instagood #airshow #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Omaka Day 3 is done and dusted. So many cool and wonderful aeroplanes on display. Looking forward to 2025! See you then.👍 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #spitfire #mustang #mosquito #dehavilland #kittyhawk #p40 #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak #harvard #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Day 2 of @classicfightersomaka almost done ✅. Some more clips of todays performers with displays keep getting better and better. Last day for the 2023 edition is tomorrow so make sure you come out and see all the high octane action! #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #raaf #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak #harvard #spartan #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
@classicfightersomaka Practice Day Completed✅ A fabulous variety of aircraft on show. Looking forward to Saturday & Sunday. 👀 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #Harvard #Mosquito #Hercules #c130 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #auckland #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
#repost A temporary visitor over Christchurch. ZK-TAF has been busy these last few days with pilot Graham taking up punters in his Cadillac of the Skies. Thanks to @chch_planespotter for sending this through. See ZK-TAF put through its paces this Easter weekend at @classicfightersomaka 📍Christchurch International Airport 📷 @chch_planespotter #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #mustang #p51 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #christchurchairport #christchurch #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
It’s been 14 years since this beauty took to the skies for its 1st post restoration flight after a 5 year restoration. How time flies😁 Painted in the colours of Alan Deere, NZ second highest scoring ace, Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX PV270 is based at at RNZAF base Ohakea. 📷 Paul Johnston 📍Omaka Aerodrome, New Zealand #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #supermarine #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #history #supermarinespitfire #restoration
AIRSHOW TIME! Yes, the rumors are true. We are excited to announce that Auckland’s local AIRSHOW is back this June!😁 ✈️WARBIRDS ON PARADE 📆Sunday 04 June 2023 📍Ardmore Airport, Auckland, New Zealand. Join us for a day of aerobatics, formation fly pasts and aerial displays. See New Zealand’s aviation heritage where it belongs – in the sky. ⏰Flying display slots at 10:30am | 12:30pm | 2:30pm (gates open at 9:00am) Static aircraft, classic cars and military vehicles on display. Merchandise and refreshments will be available🍟️🥤 The perfect outing for the whole family👨‍👧‍👦 Pricing and ticket details will be announced when live. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website to keep up to date with details such as ticketing and aircraft announcements as they come. Mark it on your calendars and we will see you there👍 Note this will be our only show for 2023. #KeepEmFlying #Airshow #WarbirdsOnParade #VisitAuckland #purenz #airshow #spitfire #mustang #aviation #flight #show #nz #auckland #newzealand #mustdotravels #events #warbirds #avgeek
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AIRSHOW! Warbirds on Parade - Sunday 04 June 2023. For all of the latest developments - including what's on show - click here.
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