G-LGIS and G-SAYE
 

It is reported in the Guernsey Press that a composite a/c is to be made up from the two second hand Aurigny Dorniers (G-SAYE and G-LGIS). I wonder what is behind this? G-LGIS went to Oberpfaffenhofen on 3 September and hasn't returned and G-SAYE hasn't been in service since I think 4 September. G-SAYE isn't really suitable for Aurigny as it can't take a full passenger load with their luggage as a Do228-200 (500 kg lower MTOW than G-LGIS and 700 kg lower than G-OAUR), so maybe it does make sense to use the best bits of both a/c to make a single one. If they are doing this, I'm surprised that G-SAYE hasn't also gone to Oberpfaffenhofen.

Unless they were bought with this in mind, doesn't say a lot for the original purchase decision?

Island FM -joey-officially-de-registered/

Looking at the G-INFO data for all of Aurigny's aircraft the pending change of ownership details appears to have been little more than tidying up the spacing in the address.

At least the other 3 Trislanders are still going strong. The Do228 NG flew GCI/ACI this evening - first Dornier service for a week. I hope it enjoyed its week off - G-SAYE is still on its extended vacation (must be nearing 2 months). I dread to think what the true cost per seat mile for the Dornier fleet is!

They don't seem to keep all possible a/c in service at the same time - perhaps it was G-OAUR's turn for a week off. As to G-SAYE - that is the one that can't carry the load as it is a -200 rather than a -202K (G-LGIS) so perhaps they have admitted defeat with it. I don't suppose they paid too much for either of the old Dorniers in any case. When will G-LGIS be back from Germany I wonder, or is there some truth in the rumour that G-LGIS and G-SAYE are to be combined in some way (there are loads of odd rumours floating around, but this one found its way into the Guernsey Press)?

In yesterdays Guernsey Press there was a report about fuelling facilities in ACI & in it Aurigny's Dornier 228's were mentioned, of particular interest was the line ' the now retired G-SAYE'. I wonder how many flying hours this airframe clocked up in total in it's limited time with Aurigny?


I suppose it can now join the Trislander at the proposed G-JOEY museum!

Interesting, but perhaps not too surprising, that G-SAYE has been retired from the Aurigny fleet. Curious as to how much you would have to pay to buy a 30 year old Dornier 228.

G-SAYE
 

Hermite;9561674]Interesting, but perhaps not too surprising, that G-SAYE has been retired from the Aurigny fleet. Curious as to how much you would have to pay to buy a 30 year old Dornier 228.

SAYE currently on stand outside AngloNormandy hangar........on its way out?


Pete

G-SAYE
 

I'm still intrigued as to how this a/c successfully operated serving the Isle of Man whilst operating for Manx2 as D-IFLM. Or haven't I pick up on earlier problems?

How many flights did this a/c manage to make with AUR during its time with them ?

Good question re its time at Manx2. Presumably it didn't have to tanker any fuel then, but IOM-GLO is a fair old sector compared to ACI-SOU.

G-SAYE
 

@Jamp - the problems on the SOU-ACI route weren't solved when fuel became available in Alderney.

@cobopete - I don't think that G-SAYE is going anywhere at the moment. Unless I am very much mistaken, its tailplane is missing.

SAYE
 

Hermite - you're right! It'll take some replacement work before she goes anywhere, what do u think is the reason they have wheeled her out? Is it for engine checks? She has disappeared from time to time, perhaps for engine runs.
Pete

@cobopete - They wheeled G-NSEY in there earlier this afternoon, so maybe to make room for that. I wonder though why they have removed the tailplane.

@cobopete - G-SAYE seems from the webcam to be out again, and the engines appeared to be running.

Anyone know when the next new Dornier is due? I read somewhere that it's not until 3rd quarter next year. Seems a long time away. Are those horrible trislanders ever going to go away? Bloody nuisance.

Second new Dornier
 

As far as I can work out, the Tris are due to be retired next spring (April/May?) and the new Dornier is due for delivery late summer 3 D228, 2 new and 1 old as back up will then fly the GCI-ACI - SOU services, but what is supposed to happen May to Sept I just don't know.
Pete

Genuine question, why is the Trislander "horrible" and a "nuisance". Flew both this summer and the Dornier was cramped and loud IMHO with the Tris having amazing vis.

If you lived in Southampton, Alderney or Guernsey you would understand. The horrible little thing has plagued all our lives for nearly 40 years and it still won't go away. The Dornier is pretty quiet when flying over, it's actually quieter than a q400. I'm stunned that you say it is cramped compared to the tris, at least it has walkway.