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im coming from ipswich and will leave really early however where can i go to find a good viewing point please someone help as i don't want a wasted journey.
thanks in advance
craig
maybe if someone can give me a postcode of a great viewing area and maybe i can do an AA route planner
thanks in advance
craig
maybe if someone can give me a postcode of a great viewing area and maybe i can do an AA route planner
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CDG1 has (in a first post!) pointed out that some of the local pubs will be holding 'celebrations' for the arrival, but unfortunately the post was in breach of the forum advertising rules.
Since the car parking fee, however, is declared to be going to the Vulcan to the Sky Trust those who wish to support the trust and toast the arrival of the big bird in Bedfont can PM CDG1 for information on the pub he has mentioned.
The second link was to a specialist forum for Concorde fans, and I know that Danny is not keen on advertising other aviation forums
. Again, Concorde 'nutters' can PM CDG1
Since the car parking fee, however, is declared to be going to the Vulcan to the Sky Trust those who wish to support the trust and toast the arrival of the big bird in Bedfont can PM CDG1 for information on the pub he has mentioned.
The second link was to a specialist forum for Concorde fans, and I know that Danny is not keen on advertising other aviation forums
. Again, Concorde 'nutters' can PM CDG1
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Originally Posted by zoink
With the A380 scheduled to arrive next week 18th May, can the LHR Director (if on Easterlies) please by chance try and make sure the big bird has a nice long approach prefereably doing its turn onto finals over Reading?
That would be a nice site to see!!
thanks
z..
That would be a nice site to see!!
thanks
z..
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I believe they mean airside when they say admitted, I am lucky enough to be going to the event with Airbus, and have been told that we will be airside when the 380 lands.
I believe they mean airside when they say admitted, I am lucky enough to be going to the event with Airbus, and have been told that we will be airside when the 380 lands.
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Rumour has it that Airbus have requested it be cleared to 2000ft, 20 miles out, then cruise in. Good for publicity they think.
If the 27's are in use, then quite what impression that will have on the anti-airport, anti-aircraft, and anti-noise lobby ( ie low and noisy! ) I hate to think. The big old bus will be predjudiced before it even gets a chance.
If the 27's are in use, then quite what impression that will have on the anti-airport, anti-aircraft, and anti-noise lobby ( ie low and noisy! ) I hate to think. The big old bus will be predjudiced before it even gets a chance.
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18/5 A/C will leave Berlin SXF
18/5 ETA HAWARDEN 1040Z (GO-AROUND)
ETA FILTON 1110Z (GO-AROUND)
ETA LHR 1220Z (LANDING)
Still planned as F-WWDD (With substitute being F-WWOW)
The A380 will be 'photo-chased' from the Bristol area to approach to
LHR by SN601 Corvette F-GPLA (PHOTO A/C).
18/5 ETA HAWARDEN 1040Z (GO-AROUND)
ETA FILTON 1110Z (GO-AROUND)
ETA LHR 1220Z (LANDING)
Still planned as F-WWDD (With substitute being F-WWOW)
The A380 will be 'photo-chased' from the Bristol area to approach to
LHR by SN601 Corvette F-GPLA (PHOTO A/C).
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A380 at Chester, any chance of a flyby at EGCC
Any chance you boys at Man can talk them into it.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...=1#post2583484
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...=1#post2583484
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What would the top of the car park at T3 be like for viewing? Can you see the south runway at all?
im coming from ipswich and will leave really early however where can i go to find a good viewing point please someone help as i don't want a wasted journey.
On 27L, best places are in the Hatton X area, or down by Myrtle Avenue. You could also watch from the ramp from the A30 upto the Hilton, on the grassy hill.
Check out this guide of LHR locations (Mod's I posted to answer the numerous questions that will no doubt be posted in the next couple of days regarding locations - could you allow the link to show for a few days)
http://www.londonaviation.co.uk/photoguide/lhr.htm
Will anyone else on this forum be airside when it lands?
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Scheduled arrival time is 1320 local, May 18th, callsign AIB001. After a nightstop, departure is 0555 (ouch!) on the 19th.
As I understand it, the A380 will only be landing on 09R/27L, as it is only able to negotiate the southern taxiways at LHR...
As I understand it, the A380 will only be landing on 09R/27L, as it is only able to negotiate the southern taxiways at LHR...