Red Bull Racing coming to Ascot on 2014

[overandout]

This news should bring a smile to all pilots and more work and noise from the nimbys

[chevvron]

No link so where did you get the info?

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

I found this: Red Bull Air Race | Ascot (http://www.redbullairrace.com/en_GB/event/ascot)

[David Roberts]

FAI involved with Breitling sponsor:

Red Bull Air Race back on stage in 2014 - FAI to collaborate to the race (http://www.fai.org/news/37906-red-bull-air-race-back-on-stage-in-2014-fai-to-collaborate-to-the-race)

[chevvron]

Wonder if anyone's told TC/Heathrow Ops. I know they de-regulate the airspace for Ascot Racecourse Heliport, but this type of event is different. Will they take off/land at the racecourse I wonder?

[Talkdownman]

Too early for Class D.
I think Heathrow Special should separate them all...

[ShyTorque]

No problem.

Surely all they need to do is to comply with AIC049/2011. If they plan to remain outside the "inner area" of the LHR CTR then they can call "Special" on the ground.

Otherwise, if operating anywhere from about NNW round to the ESE of Ascot they need to phone LTCSWA to obtain takeoff permission, giving the lat/long and exact departure time. This can take a mere twenty minutes or so and may result in an "equivalent delay" to that applied to inbound IFR traffic to LHR.

Should make for a real action packed weekend. The locals will obviously love it, especially those relaxing in their quiet country retreats with Olympic sized swimming pools.... :E

[RTN11]

Why would the airspace requirements be any different to when they held it at the Millennium Dome?

[Talkdownman]

Because Millennium Dome is in Class D airspace where VFR flight is permitted and standard separation not required.

[Tay Cough]

On the basis that these chaps have exemptions to fly under bridges and the like, I would imagine they have probably covered any issues at Ascot. ;)