Yeovilton Airshow 09, NIMROD MR2.
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Actually "Gone Tech" is a phrase dating back to VC10 days, which I thought Beags had some connection with. Admittedly it it was when they were used for the purpose they were designed for - not wastefully ferrying fuel around...
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There were huge gaps in the flypro and everyone was stood around waiting and waiting. it took an hour to get out of the bloody car park, is a couple of marshallers in each field to much to ask?
On a score out of ten I would rate this about a 6, and that is not for the weather.
Absolute hideous today a embarrasment to the FAA and Service. Without a doubt the worst AD i've ever had the " misfortune" to attend in 19 years.
No attempt by anyone to bring the displays fwd after the "Reds" and Vulcan went U/S.....Is it that difficult?????????
Why is AHA allowed to continue running the event, after this and last years showing consideration must be given to geting someone else to run the show.
On a score no more than 2/10 and that's being generous.
On a score out of ten I would rate this about a 6, and that is not for the weather.
Absolute hideous today a embarrasment to the FAA and Service. Without a doubt the worst AD i've ever had the " misfortune" to attend in 19 years.
No attempt by anyone to bring the displays fwd after the "Reds" and Vulcan went U/S.....Is it that difficult?????????
Why is AHA allowed to continue running the event, after this and last years showing consideration must be given to geting someone else to run the show.
On a score no more than 2/10 and that's being generous.
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Gone or went tech is also the Jargon used in Civilian Aviation circles and as it is a civi jet these days it is apt...... Though they should adopt the saying Went Servicable as that's the rarity as opposed to the norm...
I can see funding drying up very fast for this thing rapidly, thats 2 main shows that have gone by without a result, If it fails to do RIAT then it may be a case of park it on a bed of loose gravel..... At least that way they would finally lose the services of Dr Phleming who is doing them no favours.
I can see funding drying up very fast for this thing rapidly, thats 2 main shows that have gone by without a result, If it fails to do RIAT then it may be a case of park it on a bed of loose gravel..... At least that way they would finally lose the services of Dr Phleming who is doing them no favours.
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Merlintw4t, perhaps you need to read the other posts about you and either return to the base side of the rock that you crawled out from under or just concentrate on thinking before you post. Pretty much everyone here has the recent losses foremost in their mind, it does not require a creep of your immense standard to point it out.
JEM60, were there any highlights from Flying legends today? I usually make the trip but my usual group of mates rode to France this year to celebrate Bastille day with friends in France (lack of funds and a trip to the 24hr Bike LeMans meaning that positive wife points are diminished, meant that I had to miss a trip to meet the monkeys of cheese).
Last year I hoped to see and hear the FW190 replica make a flight but was dissapointed. 2 B-17's in the air at once was terrific though.
Pleased that I gave Yeovilton a miss, I had wanted to see the Vulcan fly (was in awe last year at Farnborough). I would have been gutted to have made the trip and not heard the entire public area go quiet again as those four engines spool up.
JEM60, were there any highlights from Flying legends today? I usually make the trip but my usual group of mates rode to France this year to celebrate Bastille day with friends in France (lack of funds and a trip to the 24hr Bike LeMans meaning that positive wife points are diminished, meant that I had to miss a trip to meet the monkeys of cheese).
Last year I hoped to see and hear the FW190 replica make a flight but was dissapointed. 2 B-17's in the air at once was terrific though.
Pleased that I gave Yeovilton a miss, I had wanted to see the Vulcan fly (was in awe last year at Farnborough). I would have been gutted to have made the trip and not heard the entire public area go quiet again as those four engines spool up.
First Waddington, now Yeovilton. Organisers need to do more than sit back, take the money and make excuses about the weather and unserviceabilities. Next year both events can look forward to far lower attendances.
Isn't it RIAT next weekend?
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"Actually 558 had a minor brake issue which was soon fixed. It was the poor weather which precluded the display."
Following the engines shut down prior to the display, the commentator announced that the aircraft had a hydraulic defect with the braking system, engineering would attempt to rectify the snag, and hopefully the aircraft could fly later in the afternoon.
At around 1530 (ish) a further anouncement that the defect could not be rectified, and therefore the aircraft would be towed to the static display area adjacent to the viewing areas.
From the announcements at the time, it would appear that the display did not take place because the aircraft was unserviceable.
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Following the engines shut down prior to the display, the commentator announced that the aircraft had a hydraulic defect with the braking system, engineering would attempt to rectify the snag, and hopefully the aircraft could fly later in the afternoon.
At around 1530 (ish) a further anouncement that the defect could not be rectified, and therefore the aircraft would be towed to the static display area adjacent to the viewing areas.
From the announcements at the time, it would appear that the display did not take place because the aircraft was unserviceable.
BR om15
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As one who worked the show yesterday, I was distinctly unimpressed with the poor scheduling. AHA had the opportunity to take advantage of the breaks in the weather, but stuck to their guns and original timings, even if that meant that the punters saw fewer displays. The word on the street is that AHA didn't want to bring the 'flagship' displays forward (such as the maritime role demo), as they feared the punters would then all disappear before they got the forecast soaking, and therefore all the businesses / trade stands / purveyors of fine burgers and pork-connective-tissue would lose out on several hours of prime captive-audience selling. I sincerely hope the rumour mill is wrong, because it would be a sad state of affairs, and, I suspect, will result in a vastly reduced attendance next year. Put simply, I would have felt a little seen off had I paid £21 to get in yesterday.
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There were huge gaps in the flypro and everyone was stood around waiting and waiting.
I am amazed at how many posters criticize the base for a poor air show when they have absolutely no control over the weather and safety is absolutely paramount after Ramstein.....but perhaps it is a crash you guys want?
'Went tech' - is that some MSFS / spotter / people tube driver term? It sure as $hit isn't a military turn of phrase.
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'Went tech' - is that some MSFS / spotter / people tube driver term? It sure as $hit isn't a military turn of phrase.
