I understand the Vulcan is booked for the Battle of Britain Airshow at Leuchars 13 Sep 08. Plan is to park her on the intersection of the short runway and northern taxiway (on the new piano keys). Have also heard that Leuchars Airshow Office are trying to get the Reds and the Vulcan to do a formation flypast.
Fugazi1000 - I am fairly certain that the Airshow pay for the fuel.
Hopefully not a repeat of last week with the weather?
'Q) EGTT/QWELW/IV/BO/W/000/030/5229N00108W003
FROM: 08/06/06 10:00 TO: 08/06/06 17:00
E) VULCAN ACFT FLIGHT TESTING. PILOTS ARE REQUESTED TO AVOID FLYING WI 3NM RAD 5229N 00108W (BRUNTINGTHORPE AD, NEAR LUTTERWORTH, LEICS).
AUS 08-06-0462/1795/AS2.LOWER: SFC
UPPER: 3000FT AMSL'
I've changed a Vulcan undercarriage in an 8 hour shift (with time to spare) and it's not that difficult to do with the right tools and GSE.
As a former Vulcan SEngO I'd say that was going some, especially if jacking and de-jacking is taken into account. Maybe as a planned second/third line task with everything planned just right you could. Even so, I would have been impressed if I could have had that done in 8 hours by the ME(A)S guys in my day.
Not again, last fridays flight cancelled,told aircraft was flight ready, just wasted two days of perfect weather and the weather next week looks iffy.
This thing is never going to make any airshows if it can only fly on clear sunny days.We all know we dont get many of these.
I hope they are not using poor weather for an excuse because they have ran out of money again!!.
Not again, last fridays flight cancelled,told aircraft was flight ready, just wasted two days of perfect weather and the weather next week looks iffy.
This thing is never going to make any airshows if it can only fly on clear sunny days.We all know we dont get many of these.
I hope they are not using poor weather for an excuse because they have ran out of money again!!.
Last weeks flight was indeed cancelled because of weather as is todays, it is not a case of just move everything forward a day or two, it is down to the logistics of getting all the essential personal together - remember some work on other projects so not available at the drop of a hat, you have to co-ordinate emergency services, & the runway needs to be available - the first choice for flight was Wednesday but dispite checking last week that the runway was available TVOC were told on Tuesday it wasn't
you may find it hard to believe but not everything that doesn't go according to plan is tvoc's fault
What you say might well be correct, but unfortunately there is this stigma attached to TVOC, and they continue to blame everyone else and everything else whenever things go wrong with the project. It's NEVER EVER their fault, is it??
Last Saturday was a classic example. I watched the good, red-headed lady from the group at Cosford shortly after her trailer was damaged. She was like a mad person, completely out of control!! She was shouting on the phone to a great long list of people about what had happened, loud enough for all to hear. (I for one found it all quite amusing, as did the guys puttting up the Red Arrows stall and the BBMF boys, who were next to her, as well as some others who had heard the shouting)
I'm afraid it's just typical TVOC, 'don't try and sort the problem out or fix it, get on the phone as soon as possible and shout and yell at as many people you can find to answer their phone'
The women is a joke frankly, and does little (infact she does absolutely nothing) to promote the project at all. Indeed, she is a poor and unworthy ambassadour for the team. Lose her!
the first choice for flight was Wednesday but dispite checking last week that the runway was available TVOC were told on Tuesday it wasn't
That is one of the reasons this project is in a mess.
If this project is going to survive it has to leave bruntingthorpe and move to a active runway that can be used at short notice.
Great post mate, you have made me laugh.
You have also hit the nail bang on the head, she will have a face like thunder when she reads this, watch out she will be after you :0
I know for a fact TVOC have been offered basing at two different full-time airfields, one of which already has hangar space available.
Why don't they move and then they can fly as and when the weather is suitable without having to second guess the weather and book time at Bruntingthorpe.
We are all desparate to see the Vulcan fly again at an airshow. Get on with it and make a descision. Move your base. Accept one of the offers.
I think VOC would love to move, but are unable to do at the moment. They have a contract signed with the airfield owners for the lease of the hangar. When it's up for renewal - I'm sure, 558 will be away.
Current flavour of airfield is Humberside (it's hush hush! but ask anyone in Humberside and they will tell you the Vulcan is coming).
Approach is over the sea and the airport away from popluation. This move does not excite me, but thats me just being me. If it helps 558, I have to wake and smell the coffee and accept it will be based at Humberside.
Do you need Passports?, I have never travelled that far up?
Maybe at the 2009 Biggin Air Show, but not this weekends fun and frolics at Biggin.
558's not off test until Monday afternoon - hopefully. Then we wait for the permit and DA. Then....game on!
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