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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Apr 2024, 18:37
Replies: 10
Views: 3,570
Posted By muggins

The BBC are reporting that the two occupants of...

The BBC are reporting that the two occupants of the aircraft airlifted to hospital

BBC: Two in hospital after light aircraft crashes near Prestwick Airport...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2024, 13:03
Replies: 118
Views: 69,277
Posted By muggins

The judge's sentencing statement can be read on...

The judge's sentencing statement can be read on the Scottish Justiciary website

HMA v Lawrence Barbiers Russell Jr...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Mar 2024, 17:42
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By muggins

Plastic potato sacks marked in Kg and plastic bin...

Plastic potato sacks marked in Kg and plastic bin liners suggest to me that it was dumped there long after the 1940s

One thought is that someone has tried to remove the blade from the protected...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 09:50
Replies: 23
Views: 3,474
Posted By muggins

I remember an episode of Scrapheap Challenge...

I remember an episode of Scrapheap Challenge where the idea was to build a rail sled powered by a pulse engine. It was scary the speeds produced at the run off. It also appeared to be quite noisy...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2024, 08:53
Replies: 168
Views: 62,210
Posted By muggins

that's the point I was making, the strength of...

that's the point I was making, the strength of the headwind
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2024, 08:01
Replies: 168
Views: 62,210
Posted By muggins

I was watching BY803. Missed approach t Glasgow,...

I was watching BY803. Missed approach t Glasgow, headed straight to Prestwick then to Manchester.
Was odd seeing a Max8 at 1500 ft with a ground speed of 85 knots
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jan 2024, 16:35
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By muggins

Thanks Liffy, that makes sense

Thanks Liffy, that makes sense
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jan 2024, 13:39
Replies: 63
Views: 6,332
Posted By muggins

G-ANXA and G-ANXB. Both used on the island runs. ...

G-ANXA and G-ANXB. Both used on the island runs.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x875/g_anxaoverwater_a5a3cc27cb93311d5ad0af62cbae43b10408226f.jpeg
photographer unknown.....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jan 2024, 09:39
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By muggins

From my fading memory, didn't flying around...

From my fading memory, didn't flying around Ayr/Prestwick start with a landing ground at Seafield in Ayr? at the old racecourse?

Then things moved to a site near Heathfield in Prestwick. Looking...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2023, 10:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,677
Posted By muggins

Good to see the Gull being looked after, although...

Good to see the Gull being looked after, although I join in the thoughts that it should be flying.

My father served his toolmaker apprenticeship at Percival in the late 1930's. He talked of the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Aug 2023, 19:27
Replies: 4,459
Views: 635,517
Posted By muggins

Prestwick is often used by Ryanair and Jet2 for...

Prestwick is often used by Ryanair and Jet2 for circuits. Sometimes at the same time, at opposite sides of the circuit
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2023, 10:21
Replies: 1,972
Views: 1,058,996
Posted By muggins

I agree. There might also be an issue of...

I agree. There might also be an issue of perception, and possibly confusion with Jet Airways, an Indian airline.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jan 2023, 09:51
Replies: 56
Views: 7,579
Posted By muggins

remember East Fortune was a Royal Navy Air...

remember East Fortune was a Royal Navy Air Station.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Dec 2022, 10:55
Replies: 299
Views: 120,195
Posted By muggins

Security alert at Glasgow this morning due to a...

Security alert at Glasgow this morning due to a suspicious package in a passenger's luggage, with the navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal in attendance. Check-in and security areas evacuated.
From the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2022, 16:52
Replies: 87
Views: 24,819
Posted By muggins

Visible from Glasgow as it turned south

Visible from Glasgow as it turned south
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Sep 2022, 18:22
Replies: 4,459
Views: 635,517
Posted By muggins

Ant The 146's are gone. There is a thread in the...

Ant The 146's are gone. There is a thread in the Military forum about replacement of the 32 Sqn 164's with a pair of Falcon 900LX

besides the King doesn't have the best of relationships with the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Apr 2022, 18:05
Replies: 56
Views: 5,175
Posted By muggins

Eight Miles High - The Byrds "Eight miles...

Eight Miles High - The Byrds

"Eight miles high and when you touch down, you'll find that it's stranger than known"
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Mar 2022, 12:01
Replies: 64
Views: 7,441
Posted By muggins

another singular example would be the Miles M.100...

another singular example would be the Miles M.100 Student
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2021, 18:57
Replies: 219
Views: 58,979
Posted By muggins

from the same link:The following aerodromes are...

from the same link:The following aerodromes are exempt from certification due to passenger numbers under the Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the council of 20 February...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Nov 2021, 07:45
Replies: 22
Views: 3,259
Posted By muggins

As I recall, in the 1970s Scottish Aviation had 2...

As I recall, in the 1970s Scottish Aviation had 2 Bulldogs on the civil register as company demonstrators
G-AXEH the only Beagle Bulldog, and
G-AXIG the first Scottish Aviation Bulldog
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Nov 2021, 10:04
Replies: 57
Views: 32,961
Posted By muggins

Sallyanne1234 In Scotland the limit for car...

Sallyanne1234

In Scotland the limit for car driving is 22mcg
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2021, 15:35
Replies: 3,270
Views: 822,513
Posted By muggins

Wycombe They did a lot of charters for...

Wycombe

They did a lot of charters for Barrhead Travel at the weekends from the Scottish airports, obviously not last year or this.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Nov 2021, 20:35
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

just seen that. I think all those orbits have...

just seen that. I think all those orbits have made him a bit dizzy!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1284x487/flight_lm210_2efbcbf8166ae94bda7071640ceb12d34ff98344.png
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Nov 2021, 20:13
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

LongJohn. I think that the Puma, assisted by...

LongJohn. I think that the Puma, assisted by UKP99, are providing air cover for Big Boy Biden and his motorcade on his travels on the M8. They certainly did that this morning on his journey from...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Nov 2021, 10:43
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

I'm about a half mile south of the COP26 venue. A...

I'm about a half mile south of the COP26 venue. A police Vulcanair has been going round and round over this part of Glasgow all morning.
Just had a Puma pass over the house, first time I've seen and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Nov 2021, 08:33
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

Christmas has come early for spotters up here! ...

Christmas has come early for spotters up here!

COP26: Aircraft carrying world leaders excite planespotters - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59114688)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Oct 2021, 21:18
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

Wee bit of clag at Glasgow just now EGPF...

Wee bit of clag at Glasgow just now

EGPF 312050Z VRB01KT 0100 R23/0200 FG VV/// 05/05 Q0975=

...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Oct 2021, 15:49
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

nearly, it might be a long wait for the next...

nearly, it might be a long wait for the next train :)

"Hogg [of the RMT] told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074hf7) programme there will be no trains...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Oct 2021, 10:46
Replies: 48
Views: 7,987
Posted By muggins

The rail unions have voted to strike over the...

The rail unions have voted to strike over the conference, as have the binmen. But its ok, the city will be draped in plastic bunting.

Meanwhile, as renfrew says, the private jets will be parking...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2021, 20:31
Replies: 168
Views: 62,210
Posted By muggins

Vertical launch capability is planned to be in...

Vertical launch capability is planned to be in the far north, near Durness and Tongue on the A’Mhòine peninsula.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2021, 10:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,657
Posted By muggins

Scottish Aviation Trail

Saw this in the Herald this morning. A new website recording the history of aviation in Scotland, along with trails for places to visit. There are STEM resources for younger people. Looks...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2019, 19:51
Replies: 22
Views: 5,751
Posted By muggins

two runways?

were there two runways?

Can see the abandoned north/south runway on the satellite image on google maps, but the coordinates posted by atakacs are about 1km south and east of there.

I looked on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2018, 18:26
Replies: 589
Views: 455,076
Posted By muggins

When Ryanair announced, at the end of February,...

When Ryanair announced, at the end of February, the pullout from GLA after Oct 2018 and increases at Edinburgh, they blamed the high level of APD at GLA. Maybe its the remoteness that pushes up the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Apr 2017, 21:41
Replies: 21
Views: 9,780
Posted By muggins

As my instructor used to say to me (with...

As my instructor used to say to me (with increasing emphasis):

flare ... Flare ... FLARE ... BRACE
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Sep 2015, 18:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,875
Posted By muggins

Sally B was booked to display at the Prestwick...

Sally B was booked to display at the Prestwick air show this afternoon

Edit to add: also displaying at Portrush today
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