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Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2006, 06:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By ForestFlyer

Basic landing fees excl. VAT were about £8 per...

Basic landing fees excl. VAT were about £8 per half tonne last time I went there in an AA5B... I think it worked out at £29 including VAT, and no handling fee if you are dealt with by the airport Ops...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jun 2006, 23:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By ForestFlyer

I wouldn't visit Southampton for awhile if I were...

I wouldn't visit Southampton for awhile if I were you! ;)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jun 2006, 06:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By ForestFlyer

If it's who I think it is, then it was a fairly...

If it's who I think it is, then it was a fairly rare occurrance given that the wife is the base captain and is usually in the office, bless 'er.

Lovely woman she is too BTW.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2006, 06:39
Replies: 463
Views: 107,507
Posted By ForestFlyer

Next up to be announced is Southampton (and...

Next up to be announced is Southampton (and probably other places but this is the only one I know for certain) to Frankfurt, within the next week or two.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jun 2006, 00:32
Replies: 463
Views: 107,507
Posted By ForestFlyer

I believe SOU have been looking for German routes...

I believe SOU have been looking for German routes for some time and have discussed it with a variety of carriers. The fact flybe have now announced it is entirely unsurprising given how established...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2006, 12:25
Replies: 34
Views: 6,100
Posted By ForestFlyer

I can't be 100% certain about this as it's second...

I can't be 100% certain about this as it's second hand info, but I believe the Southampton Unit Manager is now actually a Tels guy, and not a qualified controller at all, unlike the man he replaced...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2006, 12:24
Replies: 331
BMI
Views: 73,027
Posted By ForestFlyer

BMI

To be announced today (if it hasn't already been!), starting later this year with a E145.

I wonder how Scot Airways will cope with it?

Have to say Southampton could do with another decent...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2006, 18:11
Replies: 272
Views: 65,542
Posted By ForestFlyer

They don't actually have to have any fence at...

They don't actually have to have any fence at all, believe it or not. Access into a Restricted Zone of an airfield must be controlled and everything and everyone screened who passes into it, but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2006, 15:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,018
Posted By ForestFlyer

Thankfully I was unaffected by this and arrived...

Thankfully I was unaffected by this and arrived back in SOU on time.

For the record, the facts of the matter were that the device was washed up on Weston Shore in Southampton and in order for E+OD...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2005, 18:03
Replies: 272
Views: 65,542
Posted By ForestFlyer

Closed tonight due to an AGL issue I gather (from...

Closed tonight due to an AGL issue I gather (from NOTAM's)... anyone know any more? Serious or not?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Nov 2005, 13:25
Replies: 279
Views: 67,605
Posted By ForestFlyer

Bump this thread back up the top a bit... ...

Bump this thread back up the top a bit...

New flyBE routes to Angers, Avignon and Faro announced for next Summer. (3 a week)

FAO is on the 146 to begin with but I'd imagine it'd be a prime...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Nov 2005, 13:21
Replies: 463
Views: 107,507
Posted By ForestFlyer

It's down in the ACL schedule as a 146... so I...

It's down in the ACL schedule as a 146... so I guess it must be able to! I would imagine it would be an ideal first route for the 195 when it arrives though.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Nov 2005, 13:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,487
Posted By ForestFlyer

Once witnessed a Falcon 90 'powerback' off Stand...

Once witnessed a Falcon 90 'powerback' off Stand 6 at Southampton, several years ago now... this is the stand that faces the front face of the terminal building and to say it shook the windows would...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2005, 10:27
Replies: 279
Views: 67,605
Posted By ForestFlyer

TCAS FAN >What has happened to safety...

TCAS FAN

>What has happened to safety management at SOU?

Stand 13 was implemented with full consultation with the CAA. I don't know what that entails exactly, but from what I was told, the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Oct 2005, 21:05
Replies: 24
Views: 5,941
Posted By ForestFlyer

SOU - all except #6 BOH - all Those are my...

SOU - all except #6
BOH - all

Those are my local airports, but I would also happily say that:

BHX, BRS, CWL, CVT, EDI, GLA, LBA, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, MAN

can take ALL of those a/c. I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2005, 04:42
Replies: 279
Views: 67,605
Posted By ForestFlyer

VLM operate SOU-BRU. Re: the runway, like...

VLM operate SOU-BRU.

Re: the runway, like any business, BAA would have to weigh up the cost of extending it against the return on their investment, and seeing as it's not the limiting factor in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2005, 16:11
Replies: 279
Views: 67,605
Posted By ForestFlyer

As there wasn't previous a Southampton thread, it...

As there wasn't previous a Southampton thread, it makes sense... keeps everything in one place, where it is most relevent. Don't be too hard on the admin, they have a hard enough job with the number...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2005, 18:42
Replies: 343
Views: 67,031
Posted By ForestFlyer

>Maybe its time to start a new thread, "Can SOU...

>Maybe its time to start a new thread, "Can SOU survive the ERJ 195"?

TCAS FAN, I know for a fact that flyBE have looked into the 195 performance out of SOU, including consulting BAA's own...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Aug 2005, 17:03
Replies: 343
Views: 67,031
Posted By ForestFlyer

>OK, is the runway long enough for fully loaded...

>OK, is the runway long enough for fully loaded EMB 195s when its hot.

Yes, is the short answer.

Their performance is actually quite superb, and a fully-laden 195 has a range of approx 2500...
Forum: Flight Testing
25th Jul 2005, 14:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,355
Posted By ForestFlyer

>(apparently the ILS only comes off one of the...

>(apparently the ILS only comes off one of the runways?)

Indeed, there is only ILS on rwy 20, and not on 02.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jul 2005, 14:12
Replies: 24
Views: 3,637
Posted By ForestFlyer

If anyone is still interested, and if I haven't...

If anyone is still interested, and if I haven't killed the thread with my facts(or maybe it was my lack of slagging off BAA that did it! ;) ), Southampton's new departure lounge opens next Monday, I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jul 2005, 15:27
Replies: 24
Views: 3,637
Posted By ForestFlyer

TCAS FAN, We're all entitled to our...

TCAS FAN,

We're all entitled to our opinions, but as a regular traveller through SOU I personally think it is generally a very good airport. It has it's faults, BAA have made mistakes, but things...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th May 2005, 05:55
Replies: 12
Views: 5,598
Posted By ForestFlyer

It was a smoke alarm in the cockpit. My...

It was a smoke alarm in the cockpit.

My source at the airport says that a Duty Manager (Aviance or airport i'm not sure, forgot to ask) went to arrivals to explain what had happened to any...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th May 2005, 05:45
Replies: 23
Views: 5,834
Posted By ForestFlyer

A 777 landing at SOU is pretty much illegal. ...

A 777 landing at SOU is pretty much illegal.

It will never happen. End of.

The post did make me laugh though, which, after the football yesterday, was much needed.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2005, 04:23
Replies: 343
Views: 67,031
Posted By ForestFlyer

As long as the private passengers have been...

As long as the private passengers have been subjected to the same security procedures as those for the scheduled service, there is no reason why not. At a number of airports I've used, private pilots...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Dec 2004, 13:10
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By ForestFlyer

It was actually BA CitiExpress who operated the...

It was actually BA CitiExpress who operated the BRU service, with a codeshare with SN Brussels. BA cancelled flights left, right and centre when they had crew shortages for other routes. Thankfully,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Dec 2004, 11:29
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By ForestFlyer

Nope! ;) I am pro-SOU and pro-BOH... I...

Nope! ;)

I am pro-SOU and pro-BOH... I presume you are located nearer to BOH, hence the bias, but being a regular commuter living in the New Forest, I just think it's good for the region to have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Dec 2004, 22:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,808
Posted By ForestFlyer

No offence but I'd be amazed if Bournemouth got...

No offence but I'd be amazed if Bournemouth got anywhere near 3 million passengers within the next 2 years. That kind of growth would be almost unprecedented, especially through the current Terminal!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Dec 2004, 22:28
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By ForestFlyer

Nakata, I sense almost a somewhat unfair and...

Nakata, I sense almost a somewhat unfair and biased tone to your posts.

As a frequent flyer from SOU and also an occasional flyer from BOH, I have come to appreciate both airports for what they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2004, 17:05
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By ForestFlyer

Apron space, without a doubt. That, and possibly...

Apron space, without a doubt. That, and possibly car parking, are the main limiting factors of the airport at present I believe. Seeing aircraft parked on the taxiway overnight, when I drive in to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2004, 14:26
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By ForestFlyer

we never change is spot on with regards to the...

we never change is spot on with regards to the location of the Alsthom works. However even if land was made available, I believe there are local council agreements that currently prevent the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2004, 14:21
Replies: 33
Views: 12,191
Posted By ForestFlyer

Scot have codeshared in the past, but currently...

Scot have codeshared in the past, but currently there is no codeshare arrangement. From what I have gathered from people working at Sou, since FlyBE's expansion at the airport, I think Merlin...
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