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Xray833 wrote:Whilst I would agree with the remarks above re the need for maximum possible space at the crowd line, a grandstand does not necessarily need to be at crowd centre.

Nor, does it have to be right at the very front of the crowdline. Slightly set back allowing room for a few rows of Yams in front would make no discernible difference to the view, for both general public and the big-lens photo brigade.

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Indeed, I'm sure I remember a grandstand, set back from the crowd line, a few years back

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I agree but at most venues e.g. Fairford, Yeovilton , Dunsfold , the area immediately in front of the grandstand is fenced off and you still need to pay for a ticket to access it. I would suggest if a grandstand was provided at or near the end of the runway the area immediately in front should be accessible by all with only the grandstand users paying for the privilege of raised seating. I`m not sure if this would be attractive to the organisers at Cosford but if suitably sited it might also provide additional capacity and revenue.

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Going slightly off-topic but Grandstands are nothing new to Cosford, although I'm not too certain they have actually been erected for the Air Show itself?

Here's a photo taken in the late '80's, I suspect it was some kind of Tri-Service recruitment event?

Other photos I have show a RN stand with quite a large 60ft model of HMS Broadsword along with other shots of Tornado F3 and Sea Harrier displaying! :smile:

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A good start! The Whirlwind has been on my "must see" list since it first flew and is a great catch. It isn't enough to get me to book hotels and all that jazz just yet, but it's tipping the scales a little...

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Elliott Marsh wrote:A good start! The Whirlwind has been on my "must see" list since it first flew and is a great catch. It isn't enough to get me to book hotels and all that jazz just yet, but it's tipping the scales a little...


The Whirlwind is such a charismatic type. It probably won't do a hugely exciting display but well worth making the effort for, just to see and hear it.
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The Baron wrote:
Elliott Marsh wrote:A good start! The Whirlwind has been on my "must see" list since it first flew and is a great catch. It isn't enough to get me to book hotels and all that jazz just yet, but it's tipping the scales a little...


The Whirlwind is such a charismatic type. It probably won't do a hugely exciting display but well worth making the effort for, just to see and hear it.


Indeed; that's the draw - "Where else?"

Though, that question applies to just seeing a yellow RAF SAR helicopter these days... :sad:

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[center]Participation Update 29/11/16[/center]
- Rich Goodwin will be performing in the Flying Display with his amazing 'Muscle Biplane'!


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PeterR wrote:[center]Participation Update 29/11/16[/center]
- Rich Goodwin will be performing in the Flying Display with his amazing 'Muscle Biplane'!


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The "six hour display with no filler" pledge lasted a long time then? :lol: :tongue: :wink:

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Can we have the same commentator for Rich Goodwin who was at the 2015 show ?
Absolutely brilliant!

Dan, have you seen Rich`s display ? I suspect you have not as from take off to landing it is spectacular.
It most definitely is not filler.

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Xray833 wrote: Dan, have you seen Rich`s display ? I suspect you have not as from take off to landing it is spectacular.
It most definitely is not filler.


I'm sure he has seen the display and was only bating. :biggrin:
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capercaillie wrote:
Xray833 wrote: Dan, have you seen Rich`s display ? I suspect you have not as from take off to landing it is spectacular.
It most definitely is not filler.


I'm sure he has seen the display and was only bating. :biggrin:


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I am genuinely excited at the prospect of seeing Rich Goodwin display in 2017 at Cosford. To describe it as an aerobatic display doesn't seem adequate really. I'd describe it as bonkers. You know its going to be a good display within 5 seconds of take off.

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To be honest I'm with Dan O on this, to me it's just a filler or a toilet break act. He might fly the plane well but it's not for me. I do understand though that for many it's a crowd pleasing act.
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Dan O'Hagan wrote:
PeterR wrote:[center]Participation Update 29/11/16[/center]
- Rich Goodwin will be performing in the Flying Display with his amazing 'Muscle Biplane'!


The "six hour display with no filler" pledge lasted a long time then? :lol: :tongue: :wink:


If his display (and the commentary) is as superb as the 2015 display at Cosford this isn't any filler Act, one of the best civilian acts in the Country by a country mile.

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Dan O'Hagan wrote:The "six hour display with no filler" pledge lasted a long time then? :lol: :tongue: :wink:

Depends on your definition of a filler item I suppose? :handbag:

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PeterR wrote:
Dan O'Hagan wrote:The "six hour display with no filler" pledge lasted a long time then? :lol: :tongue: :wink:

Depends on your definition of a filler item I suppose? :handbag:


It could be argued that the 'Reds' are a bit of a filler act amongst some enthusiasts! Just where do you draw the line?!

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The flying display at Cosford will always contain so called 'fillers' due to the size of the runway/airfield.Not too many though for 2017.Hopefully better luck this time with the International participants who don't mind operating out of Shawbury.

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TYPHOON3 wrote:Hopefully better luck this time with the International participants who don't mind operating out of Shawbury.


I'm sure they don't mind operating out of Shawbury, ask yourself the question. Do Shawbury really want them?

ATC giving up there valuable family time over a weekend in the summer when they've had their fill of 'Griffons' and 'Squirrels' all year round? Who can blame them!? :grin:

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I was thinking the other day (as one does) about the older airshow aerobatic acts - Brian Lecomber, Denny Dobson, Will Curtiss et al. They were prolific at their peak, displaying at village fetes and international airshows alike. Rich Goodwin has very quickly asserted himself into that "top tier" band of sought after aerobatic acts. I remember seeing him for the first time at VL 2014 (I think?), before he started appearing more widely. A tremendous talent.

As an aside, the discussion above has reminded me that I've never quite forgiven DanO for calling Shuttleworth's Gladiator 'Legends "filler"! :shock: :handbag: One man's filler is another man's prime fillet steak.

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First time for me was Dawlish 2014. My mate and I were rather disinterested in it on the list to say the least. Went home raving about his display more than any other.

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TYPHOON3 wrote:The flying display at Cosford will always contain so called 'fillers' due to the size of the runway/airfield.

Are you suggesting that anything that isn't a fast-jet is a 'filler' item? If so, what would you class a warbird as?

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Elliott Marsh wrote:
As an aside, the discussion above has reminded me that I've never quite forgiven DanO for calling Shuttleworth's Gladiator 'Legends "filler"! :shock: :handbag: One man's filler is another man's prime fillet steak.


Did I?

I think that might have been when it was used as the Joker a couple of years ago. "Filler" in that it was filling time before the Balbo... :lol:

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Dan O'Hagan wrote:
Elliott Marsh wrote:
As an aside, the discussion above has reminded me that I've never quite forgiven DanO for calling Shuttleworth's Gladiator 'Legends "filler"! :shock: :handbag: One man's filler is another man's prime fillet steak.


Did I?

I think that might have been when it was used as the Joker a couple of years ago. "Filler" in that it was filling time before the Balbo... :lol:


Well I won't be trawling back to look (it was TFC's Gladiator btw */aviation pedant*) but I remember being mildly offended that The Most Beautiful Silver Biplane In The World ® seemingly had its good name tarnished (apologies to fans of spindly Hawker biplanes :wink: )! It could be worse. You could've dissed the Tucano. :ghost:

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