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Despite being an optimist even I know to believe it when I see it, though I remain confident.
In other news (and I'll leave it to others to decide whether this is bad or good), it appears we lost Gordon Wilson Microlights (aka Crash Gordon!) to Fishburn yesterday
In other news (and I'll leave it to others to decide whether this is bad or good), it appears we lost Gordon Wilson Microlights (aka Crash Gordon!) to Fishburn yesterday
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Skylive just announced the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight Draken and Viggen on both static and flying displays to replace the Gnat Display Team who understandably have had to pull out.
Air Shows
another tragic event at an air show today..our thoughts go out to all involved.
Wonder if recent events will impact on all future historic aircraft displays at all air shows?
On a separate note,latest notam from DTV advise limited ATC services on Sunday..schedules not affected!
Not the most professional and inspiring announcement for an airport trying to 'go forward' ..?
Wonder if recent events will impact on all future historic aircraft displays at all air shows?
On a separate note,latest notam from DTV advise limited ATC services on Sunday..schedules not affected!
Not the most professional and inspiring announcement for an airport trying to 'go forward' ..?
DTV and other airshows
New restrictions just announced by the CAA regarding flights by historic jets,especially Hunters(which are grounded for now).
To be expected and quite right.
Not sure what impact this will have for the 29th?
To be expected and quite right.
Not sure what impact this will have for the 29th?
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It's not "quite right" at all, after the crash at Farnborough Air Show in the 50s where 20+ were killed, they cleaned up the bodies and the wreckage and continued the show as if nothing had happened. Obviously, in this day and age, that would be completely unacceptable, but the point I'm trying to make is the CAA have over-reacted.
The show will continue as planned, it will still be a hell of a day out for Joe Public, it's mainly the likes of us that will be left a little underwhelmed.
In better news, the application for public funding for a Durham Tees Valley - Belfast City route with Links Air has made it to the next stage, we find out in November whether or not we've been successful.
The show will continue as planned, it will still be a hell of a day out for Joe Public, it's mainly the likes of us that will be left a little underwhelmed.
In better news, the application for public funding for a Durham Tees Valley - Belfast City route with Links Air has made it to the next stage, we find out in November whether or not we've been successful.
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Sorry CO. You have lost the plot a little..it is quite right.In the aftermath caution has to be at the foremost..a lot of innocent people with no real interest or knowledge in or of aviation ,have lost their lives..hundreds more have been affected..questions have to be asked..and if it means a disruption to a small insignificant aeronautical display in the NE of England..and many other similar events..then so be it?
Well let's hope the Teesside ' Joe Public' as you put it enjoy their day out .
Over reaction...possibly, but a period of respect and rememberence must be allowed.
Well let's hope the Teesside ' Joe Public' as you put it enjoy their day out .
Over reaction...possibly, but a period of respect and rememberence must be allowed.
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Highwide, I can assure you I have not lost the plot, and I'm not disputing anything you have said about innocent people losing their lives / being affected, and my heart goes out to all of them.
There's an undercurrent of 'airport bashing' in your tone, and personally I think that's your real intent.
It's certainly not insignificant.
There's an undercurrent of 'airport bashing' in your tone, and personally I think that's your real intent.
It's certainly not insignificant.
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Sorry which bashing of which airport? I'm talking about the dreadful events of the weekend..not any airport?
I'm talking about all airshows.
I said a small air show in the NE is of no real importance at the present time to the majority of people?
Enjoy your day out..
Good news as you said about the Belfast route..fingers crossed.
I'm talking about all airshows.
I said a small air show in the NE is of no real importance at the present time to the majority of people?
Enjoy your day out..
Good news as you said about the Belfast route..fingers crossed.
With all the talk of flying a display in close proximity to roads after the Shoreham accident, I wonder how the CAA will feel about display flying with a railway passing the threshold of the runway at DTV?
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In better news, the application for public funding for a Durham Tees Valley - Belfast City route with Links Air has made it to the next stage.
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Four days to go!! Weather looking good..maybe not the best display planned,but under the circumstances..ok for a start?
On Local news last night that 6000 tickets have been sold,with another 10000 available..not sure what,if anything is break even..or even what is expected? Never mind better than the Boro average crowd!!
Re the Belfast possibility..wonder where this fits into Peels master plan? Did they look and say..Oh no...or did they think..yep. Let's go for it..add the extra staff needed and see wher it takes us? Time will tell.
Any other news ? Cobhams seem pretty busy considering they have pulled out...Sycamore very quiet,para guys very busy,figures still down( but mainly due ABZ route crumbling due oil prices crumbling( or should that be leaking),
On the whole it seems like status quo,but I beg to be shot down!
On Local news last night that 6000 tickets have been sold,with another 10000 available..not sure what,if anything is break even..or even what is expected? Never mind better than the Boro average crowd!!
Re the Belfast possibility..wonder where this fits into Peels master plan? Did they look and say..Oh no...or did they think..yep. Let's go for it..add the extra staff needed and see wher it takes us? Time will tell.
Any other news ? Cobhams seem pretty busy considering they have pulled out...Sycamore very quiet,para guys very busy,figures still down( but mainly due ABZ route crumbling due oil prices crumbling( or should that be leaking),
On the whole it seems like status quo,but I beg to be shot down!
Re the Belfast possibility..wonder where this fits into Peels master plan? Did they look and say..Oh no...or did they think..yep. Let's go for it..add the extra staff needed and see wher it takes us? Time will tell.
)Would it require any/many extra staff??
Cobham haven't pulled out, where did you get that from?
Sycamore is very busy, again where did you get that from?
What extra staff are needed for a J31? Its about time DTVA got some money for routes, other airports have had thousands over the years.
Only thing that's pulled out is Beafer!
Sycamore is very busy, again where did you get that from?
What extra staff are needed for a J31? Its about time DTVA got some money for routes, other airports have had thousands over the years.
Only thing that's pulled out is Beafer!
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Not at all surprised at that news, I would imagine they are more than happy to cancel what would have been a loss making event and Shoreham has presented them with a great reason to do so and withdraw quietly.
They mention that new CAA regs would seriously affect two performances, the Vulcan and the swedish Historic flight.
The Vulcan display would not have been affected as it is not considered to be aerobatic so that leaves only the Swedes that would have been affected.
It was never going to happen as it was ill thought out and very poorly advertised from day one.
They mention that new CAA regs would seriously affect two performances, the Vulcan and the swedish Historic flight.
The Vulcan display would not have been affected as it is not considered to be aerobatic so that leaves only the Swedes that would have been affected.
It was never going to happen as it was ill thought out and very poorly advertised from day one.
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Technically its not cancelled it postponed till the 28th of May which hopefully give them time to get a better line up, a greatly improved advertising campaign and a website that actually works!
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They're going to have to put on a show second-to-none in May to restore faith and trust.
I'm just glad that (up to now) the general public appear to be understanding more than angry and realise it's Skylive to be held responsible and not Durham Tees Valley Airport.
I'm just glad that (up to now) the general public appear to be understanding more than angry and realise it's Skylive to be held responsible and not Durham Tees Valley Airport.