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29th May 2001 | 19:48

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pilotpj

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Virgin at EMA?

I noticed what I thought was a Virgin Atlantic A340 doing circuits at EMA today. Is this normal? I have only seen bmi and cargo companies doing this here before. Just interested really!

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PJ

29th May 2001 | 19:51

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Just a guess but I would imagine some sort of training.

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29th May 2001 | 20:32

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ema offers one of, if not the lowest base training fee's in the UK for multiple approaches. togeather with a 10'000ft runway and good taxiways makes it an ideal place for training. i have been there many times myself training and found the ATC folks very helpful also. I have seen virgin, ba, bm and another uk charter airline other than my own there.

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29th May 2001 | 23:19

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Virgin A340 training for several hours today at EMA. They are one of the most regular visitors with these aircraft although not with the 747s. As BOEINGBOY said EMA caters for lots of training requirements from the likes of bmi,Virgin,Monarch,Easyjet.

29th May 2001 | 23:29

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RE5CUE

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floated a bloody long way on that third touch and go didnt I ?

30th May 2001 | 01:52

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crewrest

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Why doesn't the 747 go to EMA then Electric Sky?

By the way re5cue, they don't get any better even after 6 hours in the bunk

30th May 2001 | 02:38

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crewrest

Seems the VS jumbos like MSE (Manston) more than East Mids. One was circuit-bashing there a few days ago. Occasionally they use a large Oxfordshire airbase aswell (perhaps getting ready for when they take the place over!!).

30th May 2001 | 12:36

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crewrest

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Now that's a good rumour, and the certain Oxford Aerodrome is near the boss' house too.

30th May 2001 | 21:46

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Electric Sky

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crewrest

Don't know why the 74's don't use EMA. The facilities are definately suitable as Air Hong Kong occasionally do circuits and bumps there with a 747-200. Any VS 747 trainers wish to elaborate???