Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Made this flight the other day, loved it. Flew from Wellington to Gisborne. If anyone who lives in NZ is willing to do a one for one house swap. please let me know. Incredible beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Excellent set Jack and a great flight to do over some of the best ORBX scenery. I like the PA-24 and you even found a local rego for your flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patful Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Very nice, thanks! Landed just in time to miss the sweet windshield rain effects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Fine shots Jack. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Fantastic shots Jack , but the house swap thing might be a non starter for a US citizen : The Bottom Line The financial requirements for temporary visas are notably high: Depending on the exchange rate, you need more than $900,000 in investments and maintenance funds to retire in New Zealand, not counting the additional requirement of more than $43,000 in annual income. You’ll likely need more than the required assets and sources of income (including Social Security), to make it work. All the same, while it’s expensive to get your foot in the door, once you’re in New Zealand, the cost of living is comparable to (or cheaper than) many places in the U.S. (See New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country (watch "The Hobbit" or "The Lord of the Rings" to catch a glimpse of the scenery), with everything from snowcapped mountains, volcanoes, and glaciers, to lush forests, sunny beaches, and natural hot springs. To top that off, the people are friendly, the food and wine are excellent, the climate is moderate and, if you speak English, you don't need to learn another language. New Zealand’s immigration department sums up the country’s attractions: “In many ways, it’s not what we have that’s important to the quality of our life – it’s what we don’t have. We don’t have high crime rates, our police don’t carry guns and instances of corruption are virtually unheard of. We don’t have abject poverty or hunger and we don’t have pollution, congestion, health issues and cramped city living that we see elsewhere.” Sorry Jack , but it was a nice thought .... Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: If anyone who lives in NZ is willing to do a one for one house swap. please let me know. Nice plan, Jack. I´ll come over to visit you, and I´ll have some German beer with me (I think importing Bratwurst will be forbidden). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, VH-KDK said: Excellent set Jack and a great flight to do over some of the best ORBX scenery. I like the PA-24 and you even found a local rego for your flight. Thanks Martyn. I’m trying to keep with local regos but it ain’t always easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, patful said: Very nice, thanks! Landed just in time to miss the sweet windshield rain effects! Thanks pat I love that rain effect, it’s brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shots Jack. cheers Iain Thanks Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, BradB said: Fantastic shots Jack , but the house swap thing might be a non starter for a US citizen : The Bottom Line The financial requirements for temporary visas are notably high: Depending on the exchange rate, you need more than $900,000 in investments and maintenance funds to retire in New Zealand, not counting the additional requirement of more than $43,000 in annual income. You’ll likely need more than the required assets and sources of income (including Social Security), to make it work. All the same, while it’s expensive to get your foot in the door, once you’re in New Zealand, the cost of living is comparable to (or cheaper than) many places in the U.S. (See New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country (watch "The Hobbit" or "The Lord of the Rings" to catch a glimpse of the scenery), with everything from snowcapped mountains, volcanoes, and glaciers, to lush forests, sunny beaches, and natural hot springs. To top that off, the people are friendly, the food and wine are excellent, the climate is moderate and, if you speak English, you don't need to learn another language. New Zealand’s immigration department sums up the country’s attractions: “In many ways, it’s not what we have that’s important to the quality of our life – it’s what we don’t have. We don’t have high crime rates, our police don’t carry guns and instances of corruption are virtually unheard of. We don’t have abject poverty or hunger and we don’t have pollution, congestion, health issues and cramped city living that we see elsewhere.” Sorry Jack , but it was a nice thought .... Cheers John Thanks John, I guess if I win the lottery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 20 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Nice plan, Jack. I´ll come over to visit you, and I´ll have some German beer with me (I think importing Bratwurst will be forbidden). Thanks Gerold, wish I could but who’d want to actually leave NZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Fantastic set Jack! Gisborne in particular is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Hey Jack. I can see why you loved this trip. Nice plane to fly, great topography for flying over -- what's not to love? Thanks for having us with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Chunk said: Fantastic set Jack! Gisborne in particular is wonderful. Thanks Chunk. It’s really scenic in NZ, one of the best areas out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 44 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Hey Jack. I can see why you loved this trip. Nice plane to fly, great topography for flying over -- what's not to love? Thanks for having us with you. Thanks Rodger, plenty to enjoy in NZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 6 hours ago, BradB said: Fantastic shots Jack , but the house swap thing might be a non starter for a US citizen : The Bottom Line The financial requirements for temporary visas are notably high: Depending on the exchange rate, you need more than $900,000 in investments and maintenance funds to retire in New Zealand, not counting the additional requirement of more than $43,000 in annual income. You’ll likely need more than the required assets and sources of income (including Social Security), to make it work. All the same, while it’s expensive to get your foot in the door, once you’re in New Zealand, the cost of living is comparable to (or cheaper than) many places in the U.S. (See New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country (watch "The Hobbit" or "The Lord of the Rings" to catch a glimpse of the scenery), with everything from snowcapped mountains, volcanoes, and glaciers, to lush forests, sunny beaches, and natural hot springs. To top that off, the people are friendly, the food and wine are excellent, the climate is moderate and, if you speak English, you don't need to learn another language. New Zealand’s immigration department sums up the country’s attractions: “In many ways, it’s not what we have that’s important to the quality of our life – it’s what we don’t have. We don’t have high crime rates, our police don’t carry guns and instances of corruption are virtually unheard of. We don’t have abject poverty or hunger and we don’t have pollution, congestion, health issues and cramped city living that we see elsewhere.” Sorry Jack , but it was a nice thought .... Cheers John Alternatively you can catch a fishing boat from Indonesia arrive unannounced and get everything for nothing once there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Enjoyed the flight and scenery Jack, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Great pics Jack, perhaps an extended holiday there Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 8 hours ago, adambar said: Enjoyed the flight and scenery Jack, great job! Much appreciated Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Aussieflyer38 said: Great pics Jack, perhaps an extended holiday there Don Thanks Don, I can wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Beautiful Shots Jack ! I like them all I hope ORBX will develop some more NZ Airport's !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 3 hours ago, mikee said: Beautiful Shots Jack ! I like them all I hope ORBX will develop some more NZ Airport's !!! Thanks Mike! I feel the same way, more NZ would be really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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