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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2022, 13:19
Replies: 59
Views: 12,131
Posted By mark25787

It is a huge shame than in hindsight, XH558 ended...

It is a huge shame than in hindsight, XH558 ended up being flown into what is effectively a cul-de-sac with very little option now for recovery. Granted that it gave a lot of pleasure when flying but...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Sep 2021, 10:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,671
Posted By mark25787

No schedule, very much on ad-hoc basis. You may...

No schedule, very much on ad-hoc basis.
You may want to join the Hawarden Airport EGNR Facebook group - on there are posts of movements on the day and guide to where to spot from.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Apr 2020, 12:52
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By mark25787

New Horizons?

New Horizons?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2020, 15:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,861
Posted By mark25787

Yep, but run by same person as Flintshire Flying...

Yep, but run by same person as Flintshire Flying School (who I would say is a very well respected display and airline pilot!) but I would be a little cautious about operations there given what...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2020, 12:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,861
Posted By mark25787

Hope this happens...was planning to get my PPL...

Hope this happens...was planning to get my PPL revalidation started this year and EGNR is a very convenient location geographically for me to get this done!
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2020, 09:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,861
Posted By mark25787

Unfortunately, the resident flying club there...

Unfortunately, the resident flying club there closed down in November.
I have been told of a group flying "club" there called Cheshire Flying Club, who apparently operate a 2000 Robin HR200. Their...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2019, 08:24
Replies: 26
Views: 5,655
Posted By mark25787

Google Streetview from March this year shows a...

Google Streetview from March this year shows a TARDIS where it looks like the Hunter was placed.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Jan 2019, 08:26
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,416
Posted By mark25787

Press speculation is that the new signing for...

Press speculation is that the new signing for Cardiff City, Emiliano Sala, was one of the two persons aboard the aircraft.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-46954922
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2019, 12:47
Replies: 138
Views: 88,998
Posted By mark25787

From the Red Arrows history section of the RAF...

From the Red Arrows history section of the RAF Website - Red Arrows (https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/the-team/)



For my two-penneth, it's an excellent program which my whole...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2017, 11:07
Replies: 41
Views: 11,062
Posted By mark25787

I got my PPL in 1991 aged 17 after an RAF Flying...

I got my PPL in 1991 aged 17 after an RAF Flying Scholarship and then flew until 1995 when I stopped as I had just come out of university, started a job, bought a house etc so had to sacrifice the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2017, 11:40
Replies: 6
Views: 3,882
Posted By mark25787

There is an F3, ZE966, which is being restored to...

There is an F3, ZE966, which is being restored to a graceful state currently at Hawarden Airport (EGNR). Arrived a couple of weeks ago from many years in storage and the team there are just starting...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2016, 11:58
Replies: 52
Views: 15,124
Posted By mark25787

25 years ago for me aged 17. 6 hrs 40 mins into...

25 years ago for me aged 17. 6 hrs 40 mins into an RAF Flying Scholarship at CATS, Liverpool Airport in a Cessna 150. Unbelievably amazing experience which I still remember clearly to this day and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Mar 2016, 12:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By mark25787

Only real viewing points are the Aviation Viewing...

Only real viewing points are the Aviation Viewing Park and the Airport Pub. Pub is within reasonable walking distance but Viewing Park (3 miles away) would need a bus (number 200) or a taxi ride.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 13:27
Replies: 273
Views: 150,857
Posted By mark25787

Does the fact that the Gnat was able to return to...

Does the fact that the Gnat was able to return to its home base mean that the AAIB don't feel it's a mechanical issue with the type of aircraft?
Was wondering if the remaining Gnat may have done a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2015, 12:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By mark25787

Synchro pair still very much part of the display....

Synchro pair still very much part of the display. They do some 4 and 5 ship manoeuvres.

RAF Red Arrows - Full display sequence (http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displays/fulldisplaysequence.cfm)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2015, 11:21
Replies: 337
Views: 226,818
Posted By mark25787

"Power frozen" meaning that the 3 engines...

"Power frozen" meaning that the 3 engines remained at take off power when they were throttled down shortly after TO whilst engine 4 reduced as planned???
All 4 throttles then reduced to idle which...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th May 2015, 17:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,782
Posted By mark25787

Very likely - if you check out the BBMF website...

Very likely - if you check out the BBMF website and their flight movements (Flying Programme 26 - 28 May 2015 (http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=D6041000-5056-A318-A85E6111FFB135D4))...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2015, 10:09
Replies: 748
Views: 715,146
Posted By mark25787

Seems like there is confusion about flame out...

Seems like there is confusion about flame out actions even when not in the air with the emergency happening around you. Appreciate this is a -500 not -600 but assume not much difference. Can only...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2013, 11:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By mark25787

Head up to Flintshire Flying School at Hawarden...

Head up to Flintshire Flying School at Hawarden Airport...just up the A483 and A55!!
Flintshire Flying School - North West England & North Wales - Trial Flying Lessons...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jan 2013, 13:50
Replies: 12
Views: 3,678
Posted By mark25787

There is also Rhyl airshow - not quite North West...

There is also Rhyl airshow - not quite North West but not too far inside the Welsh border... 2013 display - Rhyl Air Show (http://www.rhylairshow.co.uk/)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Sep 2012, 11:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By mark25787

I won a flight with the Blades a few years back...

I won a flight with the Blades a few years back at a competition run at Southport Airshow. I can honestly say that it was one of the best experiences of my life and those guys are second-to-none....
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2012, 21:03
Replies: 49
Views: 20,492
Posted By mark25787

Would be surprised if it was a glider - RAF...

Would be surprised if it was a glider - RAF Sealand stopped gliding years ago and no gliding facilities at the main airport.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2012, 20:59
Replies: 49
Views: 20,492
Posted By mark25787

Light aircraft down at Chester?

Sky News reporting light aircraft down near Chester - maybe Hawarden Airport?
Any more info on it anywhere?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th May 2012, 11:41
Replies: 16
Views: 7,185
Posted By mark25787

Very sad news. Thoughts obviously with his family...

Very sad news. Thoughts obviously with his family and all at Buffalo.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Oct 2011, 11:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,052
Posted By mark25787

Yes, you're right. There are regular bmi Regional...

Yes, you're right. There are regular bmi Regional Embraer EMB-145 shuttle flights to Bristol Filton and Toulouse for Airbus workers from Hawarden Airport (EGNR).
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2011, 11:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,750
Posted By mark25787

Good look on your revalidation. I myself am...

Good look on your revalidation. I myself am lapsed by a similar timescale to yourself and would love to be in a position to get airborne again.
Let us know how you get on!
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2011, 22:21
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By mark25787

Fantasic video. Great variation of approaches -...

Fantasic video. Great variation of approaches - pure enjoyment flying!!!
Thumbs up to Woodford for being so accommodating.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2011, 12:41
Replies: 26
Views: 4,555
Posted By mark25787

I did the RAF Flying Scholarship at age 17 and...

I did the RAF Flying Scholarship at age 17 and first solo'd in 6 hours 40 mins. Some took over 10 hours. It's horses for courses...there is no right or wrong time...just a safe and unsafe time!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th May 2011, 11:28
Replies: 1
Views: 628
Posted By mark25787

I won a flight with the Blades in 2008 after...

I won a flight with the Blades in 2008 after their competition at Southport Airshow. IMHO, the £310 that the prize is going for on e-bay is an absolute steal and anyone thinking of doing it should....
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 20:48
Replies: 22
Views: 10,022
Posted By mark25787

Thanks for confirming that. Wasn't aware of the...

Thanks for confirming that. Wasn't aware of the FFS - didn't know of any other flying group of Yaks apart from the Aerostars.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 10,022
Posted By mark25787

Is it reasonable to assume that these are the...

Is it reasonable to assume that these are the Aerostars Yaks that are involved?
Just noting the comment here that the aircraft was not thought to be based at North Weald.

Update Essex: Two dead...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2011, 14:29
Replies: 502
Views: 201,491
Posted By mark25787

A quick google check to Viking Airlines -...

A quick google check to Viking Airlines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Airlines) reveals
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 14:55
Replies: 73
Views: 17,831
Posted By mark25787

What will happen to the 24 GR4/4A aircraft? Will...

What will happen to the 24 GR4/4A aircraft? Will they been reallocated to the remaining squadrons or will they be "Nimrod-ed"?
Hope all the personnel affected by this are treated decently.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 13:36
Replies: 190
Views: 30,590
Posted By mark25787

Suggestion of basing Typhoons at RAF Akrotiri...

Suggestion of basing Typhoons at RAF Akrotiri here. A fair transit time with an ~1000 mile distance. RAF Typhoons Could Enforce Libya No-Fly Zone - Yahoo! News UK...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 11:07
Replies: 190
Views: 30,590
Posted By mark25787

Both can be armed with AIM-9's. Surely that makes...

Both can be armed with AIM-9's. Surely that makes them valid for Air-to-Air combat?
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