Global Eagle - And 'Global Beagle - Around Britain in a Virtual Autogyro'

[Thomas coupling]

Thank God for that!

[imabell]

just it was starting to get quite exciting.

[SilsoeSid]

And there's me thinking TC would be one of GEs supporters. Oh well, learn something new every day.

I still haven't found that Incident report!!

Nice to see you coming back to visit TC!!

Update.
Barry still in India, GE team on school visit Thursday.

[Autorot8]

I'm back in Delhi. Due to the weather delaying my departure from Bagdogra my flight clearence number, called an AOR number (and i'm the dyslexic one!) has run out. It will take a few days or so to get a new one. I've planned to give it another go on Monday 21st. I need to be somewhere where I have good comm's with the team as we have a few hurdles to clear re-China. Working hard on this subject.
The night before I left Bagdogra I was mugged. Well was in an attempted mugging. My fault, stayed out when it was dark! You live and learn.
All should be quiet till Monday.
All the best.
Barry. (On R+R in Delhi)

[SilsoeSid]

Thanks for the update Barry.

I found a book that may be useful in getting permission to transit China;



Available at Amazon Japan.

[SilsoeSid]

Just a thought...

If you are on a record breaking round the world voyage, are there rules about how far you are allowed away from your 'vehicle'?

If you do decide to abandon your 'vehicle' for any reason with the intent of continuing the journey at a later date, are you only allowed to travel backwards, ie. where you have already been on the journey currently being undertaken?

Is there a time limit to be able to still call this the same attempt?

p.s. I hope Barry turned the battery off and more importantly parked somewhere safe.

I'm sure it had wheels when I left it here!!

[SilsoeSid]

Wing Commander Ken Wallis

What an amazing guy.

Rather than simply cut and paste and take away web visits from the site, you can read about Wing Commander Ken Wallis at http://elshamwolds.50g.com/kwallis.html

[Autorot8]

I took the Team to visit Wing Commander Ken Wallis early this year. He was amazing. This 87 year old (!) looked after all of us for the day and showed us parts of WWII history that was captivating. He flew one of 'his girls' too. If you get the chance, go and spend the day with him.

All the best.

Barry.

[SilsoeSid]

Update.

As at:0840Z- 2004-06-19;

"Barry is getting an internal flight back to Baghdogra on Sunday at 10am local. He is planning to depart to Guwahati early monday morning."

Have a nice flight back, your Pilot awaits you!

[SilsoeSid]

No further update as yet, but Barry should now be in Baghdogra.


I wonder how he is feeling? Not the Delhi Bellie thing but...........

Does anyone else remember their days at Wallop and that Sunday evening feeling, after a good weekend away?

It may well be just me, but did the 'Eagle memorial,' just down from the guardroom, suck the lifeforce out of you or what?

In the days of 'Choppers' something else could be found to do a similar thing..........apparently.........so I'm told !!!!!

[SilsoeSid]

Update.

As at:0353Z- 2004-06-21
Barry departed Baghdogra at 0353Z en-route to Guwahati. This is a short leg due to the likelihood of thunderstorm activity.

As at:0633Z- 2004-06-21
Barry landed at Guwahati in torrential rain this morning, after a 3 hrs 40 minute flight. Barry will call the Ops room later once he has settled in, as he only has his Sat phone to make calls. He is staying at the Offices Mess in Guwahati. All is well.

Suggested location for Barry tonight;
Officers mess TV room @ 1845hrsZ

[SilsoeSid]

Update

As at:0556Z- 2004-06-22

Having just spoken with Barry he has informed us that the weather has deteriorated to a stage were flying is not possible. With the mountains ahead looming up at 6000', he will have to stay put waiting for a clearance.

CURRENTLY


Light Rain
Temp: 27 °C
Wind: -
Rel. Humidity: 95 %
Barometer: 998.7 cm
Sunrise Time: 5:01 AM
Sunset Time: 6:48 PM

3-DAY FORECAST
Last updated Tue Jun 22 04:16:24 2004 (IST)

Today Thunderstorms Max 28°C Min 26°C
Wed Thunderstorms Max 29°C Min 26°C
Thu Thunderstorms Max 30°C Min 24°C

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[SilsoeSid]

As at:0800Z- 2004-06-23

Weather continues to cause problems in the area of Guwahati. We are still waiting for confirmation on the weather forecast for the next few days. Today will be a no fly day again, as soon as we have confirmation we will post it up here.

The question now must be;

"Who chose the route?!!"

Same mission, same time of year, same year, same business, different fortunes,(so far)! http://www.easternatlantic.co.uk/rtw.htm



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[SilsoeSid]

I'm oop north at the moment and heard an interesting thing.....

Farnborough coming up, (next month?), Indian Air Force flying over transport aircraft to UK for the airshow.

Lots of bad weather ahead, diplomatic problems, 'other' factors and time restraints badly interfering with the GE project/mission.

Were they putting 2 + 2 together and getting 5, or is there a big announcement on its way?

It's not just me!!

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[volrider]

Your not suggesting what I fear????



I hope not



If that happens PPrune wont be the same again and all that hard work the guys have done will be soon forgotten.....keep GOING GUYS

Hope this is all

[SilsoeSid]

No update from GE site now for 3 days! (even on message page!)

From a recent article in the GAPAN 'Guild News'

His “Expedition Global Eagle” record attempt began on 26 April and he has travelled up to six hours a day in the gyroplane, which is much like riding a motorcycle in the sky. It feels safe and stable and in the unlikely event of an engine failure it is easy to land.

Two things here,

1. "Like riding a motorcycle in the sky, Whoops!



I hope Barrys landings are better than Evels, even if less impressive!!!!

2. Anyone want to see the video of a crashing, sorry, easy landing of Ken Wallis in Belfast after a reported engine failure?


p.s. If you are organising a wedding reception and the entertainment you have to choose from is between a golfer and an animator, remember......

Bing sings and Walt Disney!.

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[SilsoeSid]

Delayed due to Monsoon Season.

Straight from the GE website.

Delayed due to Monsoon Season.

Due to the current weather conditions in India a decision has been made to halt the expedition until the monsoon has finished. It is expected that the trip will continue in late August / early September. Whilst this is both frustrating and regretable it is considered that to continue at this time could have serious flight safety implications.

Strange that this is page 13!!

The plug has been pulled;




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[SilsoeSid]

Global Eagle, it's all over folks.

It's all over folks, well for the time being they say!



Find out why on the Global Eagle thread

[volrider]

Call me an old cynic
But I guess the well prepared Global Eagle Team didnt know about monsoon seasons

[SilsoeSid]

Taxi for Jones!

Now, whats the score here?

Can Barry just come back home and try later, leaving the autogyro in situ?

Does he have to start all over again? (mileage effectively banked)

Can Barry + A/Gyro return, then when ready position to India and carry on?

Funny that when I popped into the GE Ops earlier this month, this very scenario was mentioned. "Halt the attempt, come back home and then carry on later."
mmmm....when does that class as fail ?

Do you have to declare a postponement before you 'have' to stop, in order to be able to carry on?

Shame that Richard Branson didn't think of it. "Right, we'll ditch her here and come back next month, launch off the side of a boat and claim the record!!!
Now then, who do I claim a postponement to again?

In the words of a good friend of mine....