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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th May 2024, 17:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

​​​​​​​Thank you, interesting. Either this...

​​​​​​​Thank you, interesting. Either this endeavour has a side to it that no one is seeing, or 'they' are incredibly naive to the huge operational coast already mounting at a rapid rate.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2024, 14:37
Replies: 27
Views: 2,758
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Might there be plans to alter the land usage and...

Might there be plans to alter the land usage and to put a small town there ?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd May 2024, 10:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Lovely shot Mr wub. So, what's the plan now with...

Lovely shot Mr wub. So, what's the plan now with said A380 ? Mx at PIK, or off to somewhere else ? Also, I was very surprised that CS didn't insist that their livery/titles were obscured.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st May 2024, 16:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Yes, I noticed that and wondered what that was as...

Yes, I noticed that and wondered what that was as it seemed to be flying quite low, at least for a normal Atlantic cruising level. Currently sitting on the ground at PIK. I'm surprised that that's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Apr 2024, 10:05
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

It probably did a one way charter to Islamabad,...

It probably did a one way charter to Islamabad, then positioned back to the UK for a possible charter for the RAF, things changed and another charter popped up on the schedule. I noticed it going...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Apr 2024, 13:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,123
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

​​​​​​​Thanks! I'll have a look and pencil it in...

​​​​​​​Thanks! I'll have a look and pencil it in the diary.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Apr 2024, 16:25
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

About 6 months ago I saw a US regd PZL M28 flying...

About 6 months ago I saw a US regd PZL M28 flying over northern Germany. It seemed to have arrived from across the pond and landed near Berlin. Might that be the same aircraft ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2024, 13:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,123
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

That must have been doubly wonderful! Any idea...

That must have been doubly wonderful! Any idea when this year's enging runs might take place ?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Apr 2024, 11:28
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

I thought that AI was closed for a few years due...

I thought that AI was closed for a few years due to a major upgrade in the aviation facilities ? Also, curiosity piqued, what were they fuelling 'down there' ? Was Tommy Boy taking his new DarkStar...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Apr 2024, 19:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,123
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

That must have been lovely to witness. Do the...

That must have been lovely to witness. Do the people at the Gatwick museum still do a yearly run of the engines on their Shack, or is that no more ?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Apr 2024, 19:43
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

How long did that take ? I once did it the other...

How long did that take ? I once did it the other way in a DC-10 due to fog.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Apr 2024, 10:28
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

I suppose the 'Qantas never having been to...

I suppose the 'Qantas never having been to Gatwick' was in reference to operating flights to/from LGW, rather than visiting hobby Jets or diversions. Bearing in mind the rarity of 747's at LGW back...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2024, 08:54
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Thanks for the info. It routed LGW-SIN-SYD.

Thanks for the info. It routed LGW-SIN-SYD.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Apr 2024, 10:00
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Does anyone know why there's a Qantas A380 at LGW...

Does anyone know why there's a Qantas A380 at LGW this morning ? Surely not a weather diversion ?
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2024, 11:16
Replies: 21
Views: 8,174
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

But it has been converted to a QF209 flight...

But it has been converted to a QF209 flight number and a fuel stop in SIN for the foreseeable future.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Apr 2024, 21:00
Replies: 3
Views: 789
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

As Mr T said, across the other side of the docks...

As Mr T said, across the other side of the docks is best. Royal Albert Way near Beckton park DLR station there's a whole walkweay with great views of both directions. If walking from the terminal,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2024, 09:37
Replies: 45
Views: 4,204
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

I flew from Tokyo to Dallas once on an American...

I flew from Tokyo to Dallas once on an American Airlines 747SP, or was it United ? The take-off was pretty sporty if I recall, but as I had the mother of all hangovers who knows! I suppose the only...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Apr 2024, 10:43
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Yes I saw that, well actually heard it and then...

Yes I saw that, well actually heard it and then looked above a saw it in a rare bit of blue earlier. It intercepted an FRA FA20 that was reentering UK airspace from Lyon(?) in France and then...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Apr 2024, 14:21
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

The Bell 47 is an irregular regular along the...

The Bell 47 is an irregular regular along the Thames over the last 2-3 years. Always nice to see and hear, somehow endearingly friendly. Yes 'Radar' controlled, but also 'Klinger' control perhaps as...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Mar 2024, 21:26
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

A cargo 747 went noisily past fighting the...

A cargo 747 went noisily past fighting the crosswinds a while back, came back 5 mins later after doing a go very spirited around at LHR.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Mar 2024, 08:51
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Just saw the rather majestic sight of a Lufthansa...

Just saw the rather majestic sight of a Lufthansa 747-800 climbing out of LHR just now. Must be 4 years since a passenger 747 was at Heathrow operating a service. I'm assuming it was a medical...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Mar 2024, 15:03
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Just reremembered, an A109 choppered past me this...

Just reremembered, an A109 choppered past me this morning, sort of red and blue/black. All very normal in Londinium, except this was from Ukraine, as in UR-regd. Long way from home.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Mar 2024, 13:32
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

​​​​​​​Yes! Certain propellor and jet engined...

​​​​​​​Yes! Certain propellor and jet engined aircraft were notably audible on the ground from an impressive distance whilst going to/from the runways, each change in direction mangling the acoustics...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Mar 2024, 14:08
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Yes, it is always interesting how far the sound...

Yes, it is always interesting how far the sound travels from some airports with heavy wide-bodies taking off. I remember back in the 70's BOAC/EAA/Gulf Air VC-10's heading out of LHR heading...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Mar 2024, 11:41
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

You win the internet for today! Bravo!

You win the internet for today! Bravo!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Mar 2024, 09:39
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Most likely one of the upgraded stealthy...

Most likely one of the upgraded stealthy versions, there, but not there ;-) Most likely one of the UKR regd examples and just being more discrete these days.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Mar 2024, 18:19
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

So this is a calendar (?) to raise money for the...

So this is a calendar (?) to raise money for the restoration of a historic building ? Who buys the images in whatever form and in such numbers to make a meaningful contribution ? I guess the costs of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Mar 2024, 06:42
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Thanks, quite the roster. But why ?

Thanks, quite the roster. But why ?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Mar 2024, 18:25
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,791
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Excuse the curious mind, but why would a German...

Excuse the curious mind, but why would a German Marine P-3 be doing a photoshoot in the UK of all places ? There must be enough photographers and airfields in Germany.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Feb 2024, 20:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Might it be Skiathos, where they have a mini-St...

Might it be Skiathos, where they have a mini-St Maarten thing going on ?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2024, 13:44
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Thanks for the replies gents. The reason was a...

Thanks for the replies gents. The reason was a 'crew change' possibly at the origin of the incoming flight. The crew got to the outbound gate in 2hrs 55mins.....Family member missed all ground...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Feb 2024, 11:13
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

JJ, yes good advice, perhaps we shouyld all have...

JJ, yes good advice, perhaps we shouyld all have a double copy of the backup on a disk as well as the device(s) and cloud. My experience has cratered my confidence levels in backups being solid tbh,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2024, 10:59
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

EU261 Query

A family member was delayed on their flight yesterday. Between two EU destinations, the departure was over 3 hours late. Looking at Flightaware, the pilots were caning it to reduce that down during...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Feb 2024, 20:32
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Thanks for all replies. Mr I42, I'm somewhat...

Thanks for all replies.

Mr I42, I'm somewhat conservative when it comes to electronics, don't do anything out of the ordinary and make backups every week. The Apple system is perfect for such...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
26th Feb 2024, 07:21
Replies: 59
Views: 3,341
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

Forgive my simplistic question, but as the lander...

Forgive my simplistic question, but as the lander was designed to be unmanned and remote and allowing for various negative possibilities/scenarios that might occur, why was this scenario not...
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