Global Eagle - And 'Global Beagle - Around Britain in a Virtual Autogyro'
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"The Moderators are being too kind... or is it more likely that nobody cares to read this drivel anymore?"
The Mods aren't being kind. We try never to edit/delete posts or close threads, and only do so when it's unavoidable. There's been nothing to justify intervention.
SilsoeSid's style and humour may not appeal to everyone but the thread's been read 13,196 times so it obviously appeals to others. It's given lots of publicity to Barry's brave attempt and kept us informed of his progress.
Heliport
The Mods aren't being kind. We try never to edit/delete posts or close threads, and only do so when it's unavoidable. There's been nothing to justify intervention.
SilsoeSid's style and humour may not appeal to everyone but the thread's been read 13,196 times so it obviously appeals to others. It's given lots of publicity to Barry's brave attempt and kept us informed of his progress.
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Well I never!
There I was at the 'Vue' cinema complex in York, queueing up to watch Shrek2 with the family, tucking into the popcorn, when something caught my eye.
Walking into screen 6;
Was it?,
Could it be?,
Maybe it's a trick of the light!
But did I see Barry and a couple of the GE team walking in to watch Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan in;
Probably not, just the excitement of being at the the cinema.......maybe !!!
Oddly enough, June the 16th is when Barry returned to delhi, by internal commercial flight, for a bit of " R & R". (The rot sets in !)
10 days later, the announcement of the 'delay', was made.
You can read the book online free here
That of course is the original version, when Phileas Fogg does it in one go
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Walking into screen 6;
Was it?,
Could it be?,
Maybe it's a trick of the light!
But did I see Barry and a couple of the GE team walking in to watch Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan in;
Probably not, just the excitement of being at the the cinema.......maybe !!!
Oddly enough, June the 16th is when Barry returned to delhi, by internal commercial flight, for a bit of " R & R". (The rot sets in !)
10 days later, the announcement of the 'delay', was made.
You can read the book online free here
That of course is the original version, when Phileas Fogg does it in one go
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Filling in the time.
While we have this short delay, why don't we all read the Jules Verne story of a round the world trip?
If you don't have a copy of the book, there is always this link to the online book, which is free.
As the routes seem to be similar so far, we can see how close further escapades turn out..
Perhaps, as recent events are pretty close to the book, my very much earlier post about the signals store at Dishforth may not be merely just a rumour.
We can see how easy it is to 'photoshop' a few photos, (even by my limited knowledge of the programme) and the only real way of knowing what is going on, and where Barry is, is by websites.
It seems strange that where GE has halted geographically, the book also had a pause, not a thousand miles away .
Even stranger, that this particular chapter is entitled,
'IN WHICH PASSEPARTOUT RECEIVES A NEW PROOF THAT FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE.'
Well, we won't be finding out if that's true or not for a while will we?
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If you don't have a copy of the book, there is always this link to the online book, which is free.
As the routes seem to be similar so far, we can see how close further escapades turn out..
Perhaps, as recent events are pretty close to the book, my very much earlier post about the signals store at Dishforth may not be merely just a rumour.
We can see how easy it is to 'photoshop' a few photos, (even by my limited knowledge of the programme) and the only real way of knowing what is going on, and where Barry is, is by websites.
It seems strange that where GE has halted geographically, the book also had a pause, not a thousand miles away .
Even stranger, that this particular chapter is entitled,
'IN WHICH PASSEPARTOUT RECEIVES A NEW PROOF THAT FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE.'
Well, we won't be finding out if that's true or not for a while will we?
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Last edited by SilsoeSid; 5th Jul 2004 at 23:40.
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Auto,
I keep telling everyone to do just that, but they keep coming here.
SS
p.s. Little things like updates and a direct link like this are nice.
http://www.globaleagle.co.uk/
If you've not been there for a week or so, you haven't missed much, well, anything in fact.
News page;
Article Name: Team to visit Rock School Date Added: 2004-06-15
Whilst Barry is delayed due to weather the team back in UK are going to visit Rock school near Alnwick
Last update,
As at:0900Z- 2004-07-02
Just developed are some images taken by Barry of his time in India, there are a lot more to come so watch this space.
I keep watching, but theres nothing happening!
I keep telling everyone to do just that, but they keep coming here.
SS
p.s. Little things like updates and a direct link like this are nice.
http://www.globaleagle.co.uk/
If you've not been there for a week or so, you haven't missed much, well, anything in fact.
News page;
Article Name: Team to visit Rock School Date Added: 2004-06-15
Whilst Barry is delayed due to weather the team back in UK are going to visit Rock school near Alnwick
Last update,
As at:0900Z- 2004-07-02
Just developed are some images taken by Barry of his time in India, there are a lot more to come so watch this space.
I keep watching, but theres nothing happening!
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Another day passed....
Then suddenly....without warning......no update happened. 
But what I did notice on the homepage is;
UTC Time: 14:31 | Barry's Time: 20:01
Now where is Barry?? I'm always one for a conspiracy.
With no updates or much going on, I'll soon have to post my links for the Autogyro crash footage.
Such a shame that those who claim to have me on their 'ignore' list will miss out on this eye opening treat.
I know you're there, so for those of you who have me on your ignore list, how are you reading this??
But what I did notice on the homepage is;
UTC Time: 14:31 | Barry's Time: 20:01
Now where is Barry?? I'm always one for a conspiracy.
With no updates or much going on, I'll soon have to post my links for the Autogyro crash footage.
Such a shame that those who claim to have me on their 'ignore' list will miss out on this eye opening treat.
I know you're there, so for those of you who have me on your ignore list, how are you reading this??
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Sorry I haven't put anything on my site, been playing the 'Dad' game and stuff like that. As an up-date then, i'm going to brief the Director Army Aviation next week and the CDS soon after that. Meeting with Brian Milton next week too, for some advice.
A fair bit of Film editing has to be done and i've got to bring the book up to date too. Got a few 'potential' Sponsor meetings to go to and a display or two to attend.
Went to see 'Around the World in 80 Days' and now my son's think i'm going by train for half of it!
Its going to be quiet for a while, as far as the web site goes, sorry.
Been picked up for my spelling - sorry about that, I have problems in that area. Where is the Spell Checker on this (Post a Reply) thing anyway?
By the end of next week I hope to be a ble to publish the last five days of my time in India from my Diary as an 'infill'.
Barry.
Sorry I haven't put anything on my site, been playing the 'Dad' game and stuff like that. As an up-date then, i'm going to brief the Director Army Aviation next week and the CDS soon after that. Meeting with Brian Milton next week too, for some advice.
A fair bit of Film editing has to be done and i've got to bring the book up to date too. Got a few 'potential' Sponsor meetings to go to and a display or two to attend.
Went to see 'Around the World in 80 Days' and now my son's think i'm going by train for half of it!
Its going to be quiet for a while, as far as the web site goes, sorry.
Been picked up for my spelling - sorry about that, I have problems in that area. Where is the Spell Checker on this (Post a Reply) thing anyway?
By the end of next week I hope to be a ble to publish the last five days of my time in India from my Diary as an 'infill'.
Barry.
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Thanks for that Barry,
Just been to the GE website, still no updates there.
It seems strange that the updates are coming straight here, from the GE team, before their own site.
You're not defecting are you komrad ?
handy,
it's also strange that you don't post the same time as us either. Perhaps we 3 are all the same person!
Perhaps there is only one person on prune.
Conspiracy?? Capricorn one, ITV tonight midnight.
It's the Apollo programme modernised I tell you.
Just been to the GE website, still no updates there.
It seems strange that the updates are coming straight here, from the GE team, before their own site.
You're not defecting are you komrad ?
handy,
it's also strange that you don't post the same time as us either. Perhaps we 3 are all the same person!
Perhaps there is only one person on prune.
Conspiracy?? Capricorn one, ITV tonight midnight.
It's the Apollo programme modernised I tell you.
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Suddenly, as if by magic, over at the GE website...........
.........nothing happened.
However, from my roving reporter somewhere in the south of England;
"As the storage facility in India is in an area prone to flooding at this time of year, it is believed that a replacement is being proccured and test flights are being carried out at D&T Middle Wallop at this very moment."
Hopefully Barrys conference with the DAAC will be a fruitful one and he will allow hot and high testing to continue.
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Hang on a mo...!
It's not the weather thats the problem, it's these guys caught 'red handed' by my Indian correspondent.
So, the wheels were safe after all!
By the way, did you turn the battery off Barry?
So, the wheels were safe after all!
By the way, did you turn the battery off Barry?
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While back in the UK, Barry has had chance to select a navigator for the Russian leg of the venture.
Due to weight limitations, the candidates had to meet tough criteria.
[Small, light, the ability to catch their own food and clean up after themselves.]
Eventually, the successful candidate was chosen and then the fitting for flight gear began.
A good fit, just the visor to adjust!!!
However, trying to get a flight suit to fit, created its own problems;
Due to weight limitations, the candidates had to meet tough criteria.
[Small, light, the ability to catch their own food and clean up after themselves.]
Eventually, the successful candidate was chosen and then the fitting for flight gear began.
A good fit, just the visor to adjust!!!
However, trying to get a flight suit to fit, created its own problems;
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FJJP,
Now suddenly you are a psychiactric expert and able to refer someone for treatment without ever meeting them. And what credentials do you have in oder to be able to do this?
FJ, the thing about a twin personality is that you can sometimes have great conversations,
, and the round is cheaper.
While I'm here, I found this article, http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2779502
But I thought you all knew about the monsoons!!!
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Barry, I recently retired from the Royal Air Force after 38 years of FW flying a variety of types and fought a few wars in the process.
That establishes my credentials.
That establishes my credentials.
FJ, the thing about a twin personality is that you can sometimes have great conversations,
, and the round is cheaper.While I'm here, I found this article, http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2779502
“The only things likely to stop me are fog or low cloud,” he said.
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Well it's taken a drop down to page 3 of the forum for me to let y'all know of the updates of GE.
From the site;
If you are quick, you can miss them. 
Even more exciting are the photographs that Barry took in India.
(hint: I don't want to go back to the conspiracy theory again, but they look very much like a google/image search result to me and neither Barry nor the aircraft are in sight.)
Well thats not quite true actually, as there is this pic of Barry
and as you can see the scenery in India is amazing !!!!! (sigs store Dishforth theory)
There seems to be a lot of different sponsors appearing, does that mean that the statement that this thread is destroying the exped by losing sponsors, was just wild and sweeping with no foundation?
Edit; Apology accepted, thanks
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From the site;
The Global Eagle team will be down at Farnborough (by kind invitation of Chess Dyanamics) over the period 19th July - 23rd July. If you are down there we can be found on the Chess Dynamics stand in Hall 4.
Even more exciting are the photographs that Barry took in India.
(hint: I don't want to go back to the conspiracy theory again, but they look very much like a google/image search result to me and neither Barry nor the aircraft are in sight.)
Well thats not quite true actually, as there is this pic of Barry
and as you can see the scenery in India is amazing !!!!! (sigs store Dishforth theory)There seems to be a lot of different sponsors appearing, does that mean that the statement that this thread is destroying the exped by losing sponsors, was just wild and sweeping with no foundation?
Edit; Apology accepted, thanks
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Changing weather patterns.
At the moment, it is believed that the monsoon in SE India will not clear until October this year. Obviously delaying Barry a bit longer than could be anticipated.
The consequence of this may be problems further along the line in Russia/Alaska/NW US with the early snows of recent years.
In the meantime Fund raising has been the order of the day, so if you haven't already, it would be nice of you to contribute in your chosen way.
Visit this page and take your pick of the charities GE is supporting.
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The consequence of this may be problems further along the line in Russia/Alaska/NW US with the early snows of recent years.
In the meantime Fund raising has been the order of the day, so if you haven't already, it would be nice of you to contribute in your chosen way.
Visit this page and take your pick of the charities GE is supporting.
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Your opinion of me is none of my business.
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I heard a rumour that the GE team were planning to design a commemorative plaque to go somewhere on Dishforth Airfield in respect of GE.
With the possibility of the closure of Dishcloth and a move up the A1 to Leeming a possibility, this could be a nice idea for future generations to reflect upon.
I would like to suggest a few designs, with the GE website primarily in mind, obviously with the dates changed.
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If you would like to see nothing happen, remember www.globaleagle.co.uk
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Your opinion of me is none of my business.
With the possibility of the closure of Dishcloth and a move up the A1 to Leeming a possibility, this could be a nice idea for future generations to reflect upon.
I would like to suggest a few designs, with the GE website primarily in mind, obviously with the dates changed.
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If you would like to see nothing happen, remember www.globaleagle.co.uk
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Your opinion of me is none of my business.