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Offline Vulcan

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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #30 on: June 25, 2008, 09:26:35 pm »
Forgot about the F-22's ???  :rock:  There's 3 of them coming, 1 for flying, one for static, as some are saying anyway, and a spare.  The flying display is being flown by the fella that is doing it in all those youtube clips and the official clip, can't think of his name at the moment. 

I'm afraid that the grandstand tickets are not pre-allocated which is a shame.  We will be leaving the B&B at about 7am to make sure we get a reasonable seat. 

The Frecce are very good, I was very impressed with them last year, the first time I had seen them.  I think they are doing a show in France that week end.
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #31 on: June 28, 2008, 03:49:04 pm »
Hi Vulcan
I First saw the Frecce Tricolori at Air Spectacular 2000 @ Baldonnel
The solo pilot’s “Crazy Flying” Maneuver is awesome check out this link
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CVKzu2kpuH0   

Did you read the news on the RIAT home Page about the Vulcan’s pending participation at this years show?
it’s still a possibility  I understand the even organizers are bending over backward to have XH558 at the show whether flying or otherwise

as for the grandstand seats I was a bit taken back as to the first come first sit  arrangements given the high  price

I must invest in a decent camera I don’t know much about what type is suitable
SLR type seems to be the buzz word something with dummy minded photographer like myself in mind he he!


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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #32 on: June 28, 2008, 06:37:50 pm »
News just released yesterday.  Airbus A-380 to fly a demo on the Saturday.  Will be nice to see.
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #33 on: June 29, 2008, 05:56:35 pm »
Hi Vulcan

 A-380 Brilliant!!!!
Probably the only time we’ll get to see the giant of the skies unless a cargo version makes an Irish visit

I see their splitting some of the Acts due to time constraints & commitments elsewhere pity I could only be at the sat show only
Its going to be a 9 Hour Display this has to be a record breaker for duration.
Still you won’t hear me complain best value for money
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #34 on: July 02, 2008, 10:42:48 pm »
Hi Vulcan

The Grandstand tickets for Sat are sold out......
Ah well . Wonder will Ryanair allow me to take an A-Frame ladder on board He He!!!! :rotfl: :ireland:
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #35 on: July 03, 2008, 09:11:00 am »
Quote from: joey1 on July 02, 2008, 10:42:48 pm
Hi Vulcan

The Grandstand tickets for Sat are sold out......
Ah well . Wonder will Ryanair allow me to take an A-Frame ladder on board He He!!!! :rotfl: :ireland:


Joey if you go straight to the grandstand you may still be in with a chance.  My understanding is that they hold on to a few for sale on the day, but they do go fairly fast.
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #36 on: July 03, 2008, 07:33:26 pm »
Vulcan XH558 has just been awarded her Display permit and will give her first public display at Waddington this weekend and then RIAT next weekend!!!!! :applause: :bowdown: :buttrock:  Just made a really good show great!
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #37 on: July 03, 2008, 08:17:12 pm »
Best piece of aviation news for some time !  :applause:
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #38 on: July 04, 2008, 12:02:03 am »
Hi Joe/Vulcan

Brilliant news!!!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:
Can't wait to hear those Olympus engines roar down the runway
I expect it will be a show stopper  :buttrock: :

 And with the RAF celebrating their 90Th Anniversary she couldn’t have come at a better time

My First Priority will be to try nab some Grandstand tickets! thanks for the tip Vulcan I won’t be disappointed if they haven’t any  it’s gonna be a brilliant day just hope the  weather  turns out fine  :bowdown:


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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #39 on: July 04, 2008, 10:45:51 am »
Noisy "bleedin" jets, not real aeroplanes...mutter mutter mutter.
Anyway gentlemen, one and all, enjoy and have a ball!  Don't forget to put up the pics when you get back.
I just want to get to Duxford for the real thing.
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #40 on: July 04, 2008, 12:37:32 pm »
Hi Tony,

I'm going to both RIAT and Flying Legends so I'm sure I'll take a few pictures that you'll like.


Regards,

Frank.
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #41 on: July 04, 2008, 12:39:28 pm »

Ahh the Noise!  The Speed   The adrenaline rush the excitement…………..  And that’s just the bus on the way to Fairford Ha Ha!!!!!!! :rotfl:

On a slightly gloomier note! :(

Just had a look at www.metcheck.com
It’s not looking to good for Fairford on the weekend 12th&13th . Sunday seems to be fairing off better out of the two days
 just my luck   :banghead:
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #42 on: July 04, 2008, 02:56:51 pm »
Quote from: joey1 on July 04, 2008, 12:39:28 pm

Ahh the Noise!  The Speed   The adrenaline rush the excitement…………..  And that’s just the bus on the way to Fairford Ha Ha!!!!!!! :rotfl:

On a slightly gloomier note! :(

Just had a look at www.metcheck.com
It’s not looking to good for Fairford on the weekend 12th&13th . Sunday seems to be fairing off better out of the two days
 just my luck   :banghead:


Don't lose all hope, Metcheck are notoriously unreliable!
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Re: RIAT 2008
« Reply #43 on: July 04, 2008, 07:05:16 pm »
Quote from: Frank on July 04, 2008, 12:37:32 pm
Hi Tony,

I'm going to both RIAT and Flying Legends so I'm sure I'll take a few pictures that you'll like.


Regards,

Frank.
Ah, thanks Frank, Knew you would. :applause:
Tony K
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Flying Legends & RIAT 2008
« Reply #44 on: July 07, 2008, 12:02:37 am »
Hiyas,

I'm flying out to Stansted from Dublin at 06:30 on Saturday morning, plan to do Duxford Saturday, then head to Fairford for Sunday flying back from Bristol at 22:10.
Anyone fancy a lift?


Andrew
ei3gsb@gmail.com
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