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night hawk 150 13th May 2006 20:53

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

colmac747 13th May 2006 23:19

Why ain't it going straight to PIK? :8

Berlin to Heathrow is only minutes away....give it a real test and fly to GLA or PIK!



:}

BOAC 14th May 2006 07:42

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:ok:

Superpilot 14th May 2006 08:59


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..

And equally if coming from the North East, can we please ensure a lovely 60 deg (or more) intercept angle above LCY. I promise some great photos! ;)

Tonic Please 14th May 2006 10:17

A380 EGLL
 
Through the grapevine it's coming into EGLL next week. :E

News?

Try post number 724:ugh:

Airbus Student 14th May 2006 14:14

bobby_101,

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.

Flightman 14th May 2006 20:21

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. :ugh:

Jas1 15th May 2006 12:35

what time?
 
Does any one know what time it is scheduled to arrive at Lhr? cheers...

Gonzo 15th May 2006 13:56

Other thread:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showpos...&postcount=724

Mr_Grubby 15th May 2006 14:09

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).

EGCC4284 15th May 2006 15:07

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

bagpuss lives 15th May 2006 21:40

We wish :E

Kapella 15th May 2006 22:08

What would the top of the car park at T3 be like for viewing? Can you see the south runway at all?

Leezyjet 15th May 2006 22:57


What would the top of the car park at T3 be like for viewing? Can you see the south runway at all?
Rubbish and you would be moved on by plod.


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.
Best place if it's on 09R would be on the A3044 or by the Old Esso Garage on the Southern Perimeter road - lot's of big grass verges to park on - although you do risk being moved on by plod - they were very lenient with Concorde's final flights though.

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?
Yes.


:ok:

GK430 16th May 2006 07:53

Anyone know what time it will show up at Filton?

Squadgy 16th May 2006 08:04

niteflite01. I don't suppose you chaps at EGCC know the timings of the flypast at Hawarden do you?

Cahlibahn 16th May 2006 08:24

The Filton go-around is scheduled for 11:10Z (12:10 local)

HEATHROW DIRECTOR 16th May 2006 09:40

niteflite01. Yep... ask Pete Bish about the Daks at Heathrow. The sky tends to fall in!!

GK430 16th May 2006 09:48

Thanks - sounds like a minimal effort to show it off.....

oldlag53 16th May 2006 11:15

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...


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