Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)

[iansmith]

It is a shame she couldn't be re-based at Finningley. Now that would be appropriate.

I suspect that all the hangers have been leased out, which would obviously be a problem, but it is still a nice idea.

[daddy flm]

Well at last someone with a bit of sense in the past i have had my say on alot of things regarding tvoc all the truth but it seems to of upset a few people thats why i have not posted or a while.

As it stands the ma tech will be at bruntingthorpe on monday to oversee the release for the final airtest we hope after that some flights for the CAA to gain the DA

Finningley now theres an idea as tvoc seem to have trouble in gaining the maintenance approvall for some people at the moment and the prospect that Marshall Aerospace will be involved for the forseeable future the fact that there is hangar space available the runway is active and MA have a training facillity in partnership with people there it seems a good idea this could open up a training scheme for existing engineers to help them gain certifying status

I for one would be glad to move back to Doncaster and work on the old girl under the marshall structure with my approvall covering the airframe trade (but i know this wont happen)

Plus some of the engineers live in lincoln it's a 40 min trip up the road the engine trade lack of expierience could be coverd by an ex engine SGT who lives 25 mins away (with training) so yes lets go for it i say but then again they did not listen to me when i was there so why now

look forward to the debate

On another note if the DA is only for the pilot what if mr t is unavailable due to sickness or other commitments surely mr pollitt and mr withers will need to be cleard for display as well will this need more flights at a later date?

dave

[Vulcan 903]

I think Mr T and Mr W will get the DA. Alas Mr Pollitt resigned as Operations Manager, so I don't expect him to be involved with VOC going forward. Such a good bunch of air crew, and now already they are one down.

[Smiler558]

I would be surprised if she moves to Humberside.
That would be something like a 100 mile commute for eveyone.
Have you seen the price of fuel lately?

Tell me about it, I've been travelling 65 miles each way every day for the last couple of years (except when I lived in the hangar for 6 months!!)

[Vulcan 903]

Nice to see you Smiler. I expect both Mr T and youself would of course love Waddington as the prefered Summer base for 558?

[daddy flm]

As far as i am aware mr thomas will be flying with MA test pilot on monday so will mr withers have to fly a DA flight later this could be awkward if they lose anyone else.

Nice to see smiler is dedicated as well cos if he goes as well then eeeeck
all the traveling takes it toll in the end AND AS YOU SAY COST OF LIVING IS GOING UP you will have to ask for the pay rise you've been promised



well live in hope lol

[supakva]

Any news on how long todays test flight will be,are the CAA there so it can do its DA test.
Thanks.

[Rigger1]

I think Mr T and Mr W will get the DA.

What about Mr McD?

[Wycombe]

According to posts on other fora, got airborne from Brunty at about 1230L.

Not near enough to personally validate I'm afraid.

[Hansard]

It flew past 15 minutes ago. What a magnificant sight.

[gareth herts]

Landed after a 2 hour sortie apparently.

[KarlADrage]

A handful of shots from her little adventure:

[Dysonsphere]

nice pic so how was the test flight anyone know.

[TEEEJ]

Lovely work, Karl.

Was there a chance for any air-to-air photography during the flight?

Congrats to all involved in the project!

Cheers

TJ

[KarlADrage]

Was there a chance for any air-to-air photography during the flight?

TEEJ, someone went up in a Piper Aztec to do some. Not sure who it was though.

[G4136]

The camera ship was G-FLAK. The shoot was for Pilot Magazine.

[Green Flash]

Over the trees and through a cornfield; almost got a feel of bolt hole/dispersal about it, lobbing in to some remote strip before the Blinders and Bears visit home plate. Nice pics.

[TEEEJ]

Thanks Karl & G4136.

Cheers

TJ

[ZH875]

At last, someone has moved RAF Marham to a different part of the country, makes it a nicer place to go to.

Originally Posted by bbc

The vintage bomber took off from Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire and flew over Rutland Water and Marham in North Lincolnshire.

Did they do a swap for RAF Scampton?.

Article

A final decision is expected in about four weeks' time. It is hoped the plane will be on display at the RAF Waddington air show on 5 and 6 July.

It looks like they are trying to emulate the RAF of the future:

We're the proud owners of a one-aircraft airline.

[rhinovulcan]

Update posted on the tvoc website

http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

Six flights completed now over to the CAA

Well done to all concerned.