108 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yup true, the request from ATC for a third pass from the A380 was priceless. Almost a Go on go on go on moment. How much would that cost in extra fuel? Fair play to the BA captain to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Excellent coverage, chaps. Is this likely to be an annual event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Excellent coverage, chaps. Is this likely to be an annual event? No.... it was a once off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I always wondered why there wasn't even one annual air show in Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I always wondered why there wasn't even one annual air show in Ireland. They cost a hell of a lot of money to stage. Amongst other things, insurance is insane and exhibitors ain't cheap... even smaller jets like the F-86 and Hunter cost hundreds per hour in fuel alone. Military exhibitors, even foreign ones, can cost a lot less as their appearances are often a goodwill gesture, but there's no guarantee you can confirm them, and even if you do, they can often cancel for 'operational reasons'. A good thing was kicking off with the Air Spectaculars at Baldonnel just over a decade or so ago, but after the last one was held some military operators filed complaints... their maintenance crews found crisp packets and other rubbish stuffed into air intakes after people wandered past the fencing unchecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 No.... it was a once off So, just a 'Gathering' thing..? A good thing was kicking off with the Air Spectaculars at Baldonnel just over a decade or so ago, but after the last one was held some military operators filed complaints... their maintenance crews found crisp packets and other rubbish stuffed into air intakes after people wandered past the fencing unchecked. Maybe this sort of event with no public access to grounded aircraft might be an attractive alternative.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barl Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The airshow in Salthill used to be an annual event but was stopped, presumably due to 'red tape' issues, and was always a good show! The only annual event at the minute is the Bray airshow which is normally very good, albeit not quite as good as the Salthill event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The one thing about Flight Fest was that the more nimble aircraft (the Vans team, Strikemaster, Sabre and Hunter in particular) weren't allowed to demonstrate their aerobatic capability. Salthill was great as the flight line was over the sea, so that wasn't an issue, and led to top class acts like the Red Arrows and Thunderbirds appearing to strut their stuff. I also remember Tomcats, Hornets and Vikings showing up the year the JFK docked in Dublin... Bray is a poor substitute as fast jets can't show off because Bray Head is in the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 This is interesting - http://planefinder.net/ - if you're ever wondering what's flying over your house. I had to pick two Americans up from Manchester a few weeks back - I watched them on here and set out as they flew over Holyhead - arrived five minutes after they emerged from the terminal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I used the ship version of this ap to follow the first of the 071's as they headed to Rotterdam http://shipfinder.co/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I used the ship version of this ap to follow the first of the 071's as they headed to Rotterdam http://shipfinder.co/ For a minute there, I didn't believe you Then I realised that you meant from China, not from Canada.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Could have been a bit more descriptive with my entry, I was following the Murphy Boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Could have been a bit more descriptive with my entry, I was following the Murphy Boat! Indeed, I just had visions of you being a very early-adopter of computer technology.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Still using me ould Napiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 How old-fashioned. I saved one of these remarkable machines from the skip.. Do keep up with the times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosiout1936 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) On 9/23/2013 at 7:20 PM, Broithe said: For a minute there, I didn't believe you Then I realised that you meant from China, not from Canada.... Hi I use similar AIS app marinetraffic Edited August 2, 2020 by Mosiout1936 update domain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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