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From what is now indicated on the contractor's app (8 Aug) the remaining inset approach/centreline lights should connected shortly, just an airborne flight check to do? Keep a look out for an evening visit by a Diamond Twin Star or other twin flying a number of approaches to RWY 20. That signed off paint markings to go down, weather permitting could be completed in one night.
Hopefully the airport's surveyors on standby for next week. The limited task necessary should be comfortably possible with a few hours work, day or two to wrap up the survey data, rubber stamping by SOU and then emailed to NATS AIM for verification.
Looks as if the contractors will be completed by or before the 18th, just a wait for SOU to wrap up the CAA "Completion" paperwork, then a wait for the CAA to sign it off.
As AGS will have paid mega bucks for the CAA's project involvement, they can reasonably expect that CAA will not drag their heels.
Nice to see a project come together as it should, on time, and hopefully on budget?
Hopefully the airport's surveyors on standby for next week. The limited task necessary should be comfortably possible with a few hours work, day or two to wrap up the survey data, rubber stamping by SOU and then emailed to NATS AIM for verification.
Looks as if the contractors will be completed by or before the 18th, just a wait for SOU to wrap up the CAA "Completion" paperwork, then a wait for the CAA to sign it off.
As AGS will have paid mega bucks for the CAA's project involvement, they can reasonably expect that CAA will not drag their heels.
Nice to see a project come together as it should, on time, and hopefully on budget?
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How exciting (it is anyway for SOU supporters) that after many years of rumour, talk and disappointment, the runway extension is finally coming to fruition next week. Regardless of what negative comments certain posters have to say, this will be a positive for the airport and the local area and will certainly enhance the prospects of enticing future airlines and routes. Congrats to all concerned with this project and fingers crossed for a strong future!
How exciting (it is anyway for SOU supporters) that after many years of rumour, talk and disappointment, the runway extension is finally coming to fruition next week. Regardless of what negative comments certain posters have to say, this will be a positive for the airport and the local area and will certainly enhance the prospects of enticing future airlines and routes. Congrats to all concerned with this project and fingers crossed for a strong future!
How exciting (it is anyway for SOU supporters) that after many years of rumour, talk and disappointment, the runway extension is finally coming to fruition next week. Regardless of what negative comments certain posters have to say, this will be a positive for the airport and the local area and will certainly enhance the prospects of enticing future airlines and routes. Congrats to all concerned with this project and fingers crossed for a strong future!
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My nomination appears in an earlier post.
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[QUOTE=TCAS FAN;11481985]On their contrary, surely someone who has devoted his whole working life to SOU deserves it more than some celebrity. Hope AGS resist the temptation to invite, and pay, for a celebrity who has no interest, apart from the fee, in the airport.
My nomination appears in an earlier post.[/QUOT
Remind me of post number please
My nomination appears in an earlier post.[/QUOT
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It’s not like opening a new bridge. Hi Viz jackets, passports, paperwork for each invite and temporary passes required and visible if done properly with the runway closed via a NOTAM. I suspect they won’t bother, as it is an active runway and not a park bench that is being dedicated.
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From what is now indicated on the contractor's app (8 Aug) the remaining inset approach/centreline lights should connected shortly, just an airborne flight check to do? Keep a look out for an evening visit by a Diamond Twin Star or other twin flying a number of approaches to RWY 20. That signed off paint markings to go down, weather permitting could be completed in one night.
Hopefully the airport's surveyors on standby for next week. The limited task necessary should be comfortably possible with a few hours work, day or two to wrap up the survey data, rubber stamping by SOU and then emailed to NATS AIM for verification.
Looks as if the contractors will be completed by or before the 18th, just a wait for SOU to wrap up the CAA "Completion" paperwork, then a wait for the CAA to sign it off.
As AGS will have paid mega bucks for the CAA's project involvement, they can reasonably expect that CAA will not drag their heels.
Nice to see a project come together as it should, on time, and hopefully on budget?
Hopefully the airport's surveyors on standby for next week. The limited task necessary should be comfortably possible with a few hours work, day or two to wrap up the survey data, rubber stamping by SOU and then emailed to NATS AIM for verification.
Looks as if the contractors will be completed by or before the 18th, just a wait for SOU to wrap up the CAA "Completion" paperwork, then a wait for the CAA to sign it off.
As AGS will have paid mega bucks for the CAA's project involvement, they can reasonably expect that CAA will not drag their heels.
Nice to see a project come together as it should, on time, and hopefully on budget?
[QUOTE=stewyb;11481987]
It’s 1597.
On their contrary, surely someone who has devoted his whole working life to SOU deserves it more than some celebrity. Hope AGS resist the temptation to invite, and pay, for a celebrity who has no interest, apart from the fee, in the airport.
My nomination appears in an earlier post.[/QUOT
Remind me of post number please
My nomination appears in an earlier post.[/QUOT
Remind me of post number please
It’s not like opening a new bridge. Hi Viz jackets, passports, paperwork for each invite and temporary passes required and visible if done properly with the runway closed via a NOTAM. I suspect they won’t bother, as it is an active runway and not a park bench that is being dedicated.
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I will do it, as I passed through Southampton docks in June, and visited the airport terminal maybe 30 years ago, so I have a long association with Southampton. Maybe they can cement a plaque to the runway?
perhaps inter you alive as a human sacrifice for good luck?
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