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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Oct 2022, 00:07
Replies: 119
Views: 29,056
Posted By hurn

Depends. A four engined taxi run at low speed...

Depends. A four engined taxi run at low speed would be safer than a 3 engined taxi run at high speed.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Sep 2022, 14:15
Replies: 119
Views: 29,056
Posted By hurn

Apparently they've damaged an engine, which will...

Apparently they've damaged an engine, which will need to be replaced.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2015, 21:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By hurn

To the best of my knowledge, the lone arrow was...

To the best of my knowledge, the lone arrow was Red 11, who arrived at Bournemouth airport early yesterday evening.

The rest of the team flew on to France for a display today, before then flying...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2013, 16:52
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

I had similar reservations back in post #62 about...

I had similar reservations back in post #62 about ordering the new tank. The only thing it will ensure is it's airworthy for one last flight should the necessary funding not be forthcoming.

Hope...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2013, 19:55
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

Or maybe they just want to make sure it's...

Or maybe they just want to make sure it's airworthy for the one-off ferry flight to an.other airfield for retirement. :E
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2013, 17:02
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

I really don't think they should be spending...

I really don't think they should be spending money on a new tank until they actually are confident of flying next year, and for me that would mean having at least the funding in place for the wing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Sep 2013, 17:28
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

If I can just steer the conversation away from...

If I can just steer the conversation away from planes, trains and paintschemes for a minute, a bit more news has emerged about the fuel leak in today's newsletter.


I'm doubtful that they'll...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Sep 2013, 10:10
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

As far as Hunters go, for me it doesn't get any...

As far as Hunters go, for me it doesn't get any better than XE601 in the ripple scheme.

The pure lines of a single seater, a beautiful paint scheme and the best blue note I've heard from a display...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Sep 2013, 22:52
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

I know what you mean about Miss D's paintjob but...

I know what you mean about Miss D's paintjob but somehow it just really fits in with the whole seaside show thing when it's whizzing around with the sun glinting off it. You can see why they book it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Sep 2013, 13:29
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

Went down on Friday but avoided the place like...

Went down on Friday but avoided the place like the plague on Saturday due to the inevitable crowds, and was only going to go for the last hour or so on Sunday for the old jets and their formation...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Sep 2013, 12:50
Replies: 83
Views: 15,192
Posted By hurn

Bit more of a minor disappointment to the 300,000...

Bit more of a minor disappointment to the 300,000 sat on B/mth beach I can tell you. :(

Not much you can do about it though and no-one's fault this time, although to compound the disappointment...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2013, 13:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,131
Posted By hurn

The Vulcan is currently airborne and on it's way...

The Vulcan is currently airborne and on it's way to display at Little Gransden, Dunsfold and Carfest (Overton). :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2013, 16:46
Replies: 9
Views: 3,374
Posted By hurn

Here's a bit of footage I took today of the beast...

Here's a bit of footage I took today of the beast taking off from Hurn to transit to Yeovilton this afternoon.

Hope you enjoy, and forgive a bit of camera wobble, by the time it came out to play I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jul 2013, 17:27
Replies: 9
Views: 3,374
Posted By hurn

Yes the Vulcan is already there and is booked to...

Yes the Vulcan is already there and is booked to display, but the Sea Vixen will be static only. Hopefully a display work up and DA will be sorted next week.


Good pics Yorky66 :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2013, 19:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,374
Posted By hurn

Sea Vixen XP924

Just a little heads up that Sea Vixen XP924 operated by DS Aviation took to the air again today. :D

It flew two sorties, one a short local flight and a later one to Yeovilton and back with Matt...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2013, 21:02
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

After this summer, and presuming they get the...

After this summer, and presuming they get the cash, it's got a maximum of another two seasons flying subject to doing a leading edge modification.

After that it's grounded for good, so I doubt...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2013, 15:20
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

Landed at Yeovilton for Air Day on Saturday.

Landed at Yeovilton for Air Day on Saturday.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2013, 20:17
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

Pretty sure they wont be on the ground at...

Pretty sure they wont be on the ground at Leuchars, but will fly in from Doncaster, display and fly back to Donny again.

Seem to remember reading something about the logistics of putting a team up...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2013, 20:21
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

Public appeal that is.

Public appeal that is.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2013, 20:19
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

So in that case, using this seasons appeal figure...

So in that case, using this seasons appeal figure as an example, the full costs next season would be around £1.2M.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2013, 20:15
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

Nutloose, yes when you consider that costs to fly...

Nutloose, yes when you consider that costs to fly this season were £800,000, you have to wonder what the total will be next year.

Does the £400,000 only cover the wing mod, or does it also...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2013, 19:51
Replies: 99
Views: 19,314
Posted By hurn

It should be pointed out that (surprise surprise)...

It should be pointed out that (surprise surprise) the Mail article isn't entirely accurate.

The funding has been raised only to fly THIS season.

The wing modification, while feasable will need...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2012, 13:43
Replies: 45
Views: 28,103
Posted By hurn

Err, actually it's the slightly less tropical...

Err, actually it's the slightly less tropical climate of Bournemouth. :p

Think it's going in for a respray which is a shame, but glad to hear it'll still eventually be flying somewhere in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2012, 15:15
Replies: 61
Views: 22,909
Posted By hurn

The Service Inquiry report is now available to...

The Service Inquiry report is now available to view here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-inquiry-report-into-the-accident-involving-red-arrows-hawk-t-mk1-xx179-on-20-august-2011
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2012, 09:40
Replies: 70
Views: 15,958
Posted By hurn

Meanwhile Martin-Raker are ploughing ahead with...

Meanwhile Martin-Raker are ploughing ahead with their new seat design.


http://media.scraphacker.com/2012/02/Throne-Folger.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 11:57
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By hurn

Two different aircraft fighting in two very...

Two different aircraft fighting in two very different wars! :=

We'll never truly know, but perhaps the best accomplishment of the Vulcan (and its contemporaries) is the fact that we're still here...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Oct 2012, 09:39
Replies: 24
Views: 9,503
Posted By hurn

Some egg on face, and not just for the poor...

Some egg on face, and not just for the poor pilot. ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2012, 09:37
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By hurn

Well the 'People's Pans' does have a nice ring to...

Well the 'People's Pans' does have a nice ring to it, and perhaps we'd all get to have one. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2012, 09:11
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By hurn

No bashing from me. In fact I'd agree totally...

No bashing from me. In fact I'd agree totally that it should go to the US if it could be kept airworthy there.

After all it seems it's future here is either as some static museum piece or being...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2012, 21:00
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By hurn

With regards to the silica bag/engine incident, I...

With regards to the silica bag/engine incident, I don't think there have ever been any public reports into it, however in the latest 'Consolidated Report and Accounts' document it states; and I quote
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Sep 2012, 10:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By hurn

Sadly it seems some of the best displays get...

Sadly it seems some of the best displays get flown at places where there's hardly anyone about. Lucky for the few who get to see it though.

Not sure why they needed to waste valuable engine cycles...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2012, 18:01
Replies: 45
Views: 28,103
Posted By hurn

I took this snap as it was doing circuits and...

I took this snap as it was doing circuits and approaches at Hurn on Friday morning.

Had no idea it was likely to be the last flight though.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2012, 10:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,342
Posted By hurn

It was down to display at the Weymouth Carnival...

It was down to display at the Weymouth Carnival on Wednesday afternoon.

Oh and Minehead too apparently.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2012, 15:44
Replies: 32
Views: 9,311
Posted By hurn

Saw the 7 ship Reds display for the first time at...

Saw the 7 ship Reds display for the first time at Farnborough on Sunday. Obviously Gypo suffers a bit from being two aircraft short in the second half, but all in all it still flows well and looks...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2012, 16:32
Replies: 32
Views: 9,311
Posted By hurn

The Reds actually did a display at Cromer last...

The Reds actually did a display at Cromer last year using the black hawk, who unsurprisingly was in the Red 1 position.

I can't think of any other time they've used a non Red Arrows hawk for a...
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