View Full Version : 747SP over Mull?
latccatsa
28th Jun 2001, 22:02
Does anyone know why DUB 1, yes the SP, was orbiting over Mull this afternoon, low level, then made a few approaches to Peterhead International, Longside before returning to Hamburg?
At a guess, probably doing the same thing as the Saudi B747 last year. Its a perfect place to test the new EGPWS.
Mutt :)
Wheels Welded
29th Jun 2001, 03:21
A Virgin 747 did the same thing a Land's End a few years ago to test out their GPWS. Lots of low level orbits and running in at the cliffs. This was followed by a fly-by and numerous noise complaints along the lines of; "That's not a Cessna!" Impressive to watch though. Photo's still on the club house wall there.
Cheers!
Davey Clark
29th Jun 2001, 13:18
If it helps, whilst working on my roof, I watched the a/c do a couple of go-arounds at Prestwick, sorry, Glasgow Regional, yesterday afternoon. Looked cool.
Mister Geezer
14th Dec 2001, 00:44
Sorry to bring this up again chaps. Was told about the story earlier on and had to do a search. This sounds like it is a bit of a wind up but obviously not. But why on earth did the Dubai Air Wing pick Longside Heliport (Peterhead) for 'circuits'......
Can imagine the locals talking 'aboot that jumbo making a affa din over Peeterheed'. Why pick a heliport where you can barely get anything larger then a single down on to do simulated circuits???
And finally Longside International. Any other good jokes to share?
:)
overstress
14th Dec 2001, 02:14
This is all VERY spotter-y. They lock people up for things like this in Greece, y'know.