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by ted633
Sun 25 Feb 2024, 5:14 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Invasion of Ukraine (Aviation) Discussion
Replies: 183
Views: 46209

Re: Invasion of Ukraine (Aviation) Discussion

I may have missed it being discussed elsewhere, but it seems commercial flights are using Russian airspace again. Is that a gradual shift or was a decision made to allow it again? I noticed them on FR24 today. For example Amsterdam to Bejing overlying southern Russia. Airlines from countries that a...
by ted633
Sat 03 Feb 2024, 11:32 am
Forum: Old Warden Air Displays
Topic: Festival of Flight - 29th & 30th June 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 6659

Re: Festival of Flight - 29th & 30th June 2024

Orion wrote:
Fri 02 Feb 2024, 7:42 pm
So where are these pods to be sited, I hope not along the fence.
Suspect will be similar to what they do for the Proms, so won't be along the fence.
by ted633
Thu 11 Jan 2024, 12:12 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Accident at Haneda
Replies: 28
Views: 3485

Re: Accident at Haneda

Regarding luggage in overhead compartments, can these compartments not be automatically locked en masse by the crew when an airliner is coming in to land or approaching any other scenario where luggage might fall out, etc.? Apologies if I’m saying or asking something completely stupid. Not without ...
by ted633
Mon 16 Oct 2023, 2:25 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford Flying Finale 2023
Replies: 3
Views: 2663

Duxford Flying Finale 2023

A very sunny, but sometimes chilly, day at Duxford for the final day of the season. Sun being lower than in the summer made it fairly difficult to even see some of the displays, not helped by me forgetting my sunglasses. As it is at Duxford though, it got better as the afternoon went on, cumulating ...
by ted633
Fri 13 Oct 2023, 9:40 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford flying finale
Replies: 31
Views: 10589

Re: Duxford flying finale

I park down a lane on the other side of the M11 now. It's about a 15 minute walk, but you are guaranteed to be away easily from that point.
by ted633
Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4:33 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field
Replies: 33
Views: 8948

Re: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field

Yes fair point, would the engine readouts not show that they're working overtime? And back to my original point, wouldn't the pilots have heard and felt the vibrations from the aerodynamic effects of the gear down? I certainly do as a passenger. Correct, the engine readouts would show a higher thru...
by ted633
Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11:44 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field
Replies: 33
Views: 8948

Re: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field

I've never flown an airliner but as a passenger it's normally very obvious when the gear is down, it's very noisy and you can feel the vibrations and buffeting caused by the aerodynamic effects so how an experienced crew would not notice that I find hard to believe. More importantly (and I am makin...
by ted633
Wed 27 Sep 2023, 2:44 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field
Replies: 33
Views: 8948

Re: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field

Update of what happened: On Sep 26th 2023 Rosaviatsia reported during the final approach to Omsk, while extending the landing gear, there had been a green hydraulic failure prompting the crew to initiate a go around. The landing gear lever was placed into the up position, but the landing gear did no...
by ted633
Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9:54 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain 2023 - Saturday
Replies: 7
Views: 3029

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2023 - Saturday

Cheers for the feedback.
As they seem popular, here's a couple more of RN201

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by ted633
Mon 18 Sep 2023, 7:10 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain 2023 - Saturday
Replies: 7
Views: 3029

Duxford Battle of Britain 2023 - Saturday

A sunny Saturday spent at Duxford for the Battle of Britain airshow. Sunlight was very harsh, especially initially, which made photography a bit tricky. Still a fairly successful day though. These are what I managed, all taken from the M11 end. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53196960316_a253f99...
by ted633
Mon 18 Sep 2023, 1:03 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field
Replies: 33
Views: 8948

Re: Russian airliner forced to land in corn field

Let's put Russia right at the top of "hell no I'm never flying there". Serious questions need to be asked about WHY it landed in a field in the first place. An A320 can fly with no hydraulics at all, it's not a reason to put it in a field. One single hydraulic system failing? Other than a...
by ted633
Sat 16 Sep 2023, 7:42 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September
Replies: 137
Views: 70624

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September

I'm a little bit pink... :sunny: Great day down the M11 end. Lots of unusual formations, especially enjoyed the Nimrod & Swordfish. I did wonder how feasible it was for the Catalina to form up with the Swordfish given the performance difference. Finale was great even though it was a bit shorter ...
by ted633
Sat 16 Sep 2023, 7:28 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Spitfire MH415 Sold
Replies: 10
Views: 5742

Re: Spitfire MH415 Sold

Orion wrote:
Fri 15 Sep 2023, 6:10 pm
It was flying today at Duxford, nice to see.
CORRECTION: it was MH434/ G-ASJV :grinning:
Not sure why you needed a correction, it certainly was flying today along with MH434!
by ted633
Tue 12 Sep 2023, 5:26 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September
Replies: 137
Views: 70624

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September

Just started planning my train journey, accepting there is a bus from Audley End, and find out there are also engineering works affecting London Bridge (where I was going to walk to Liverpool Street from). I'd have to leave home at 8 (instead of half 9 for the car) to make the start of the show with...
by ted633
Sat 26 Aug 2023, 1:08 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Shuttleworth Flying Proms 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 1221

Shuttleworth Flying Proms 2023

A few from a pleasant evening at Old Warden. Wonderful displays, but the light was very frustrating. Clear skies with the exception of a stubborn bank of cloud out to the west! Also my first time photographing pyro displays. Came out ok, just not something you get to practice very often. https://liv...
by ted633
Wed 23 Aug 2023, 6:40 am
Forum: Old Warden Air Displays
Topic: Flying Proms 2023
Replies: 7
Views: 4725

Re: Flying Proms 2023

lynothehammer wrote:
Mon 21 Aug 2023, 6:55 pm
Never been to the flying proms, be nice to see some photos if anyone took any ?
I will post some when I get the chance to go through them. Probably not until after the weekend though.
by ted633
Tue 15 Aug 2023, 4:55 pm
Forum: Old Warden Air Displays
Topic: Flying Proms 2023
Replies: 7
Views: 4725

Re: Flying Proms 2023

Weather is looking good at the moment, but will hang on until later in the week before booking.
Went last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good one for me to take the other half too as it's more than just 'planes'!
by ted633
Tue 01 Aug 2023, 11:06 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Sitting down some days later to finally look through the official programme, it hadn't occurred to me that the reason the Lancaster/Typhoon display didn't happen wasn't weather or tech related, but it simply wasn't part of the weekends displays. Seems strange at the largest show of the year. I did ...
by ted633
Sat 22 Jul 2023, 1:48 am
Forum: Old Warden Air Displays
Topic: Air Shows 2024
Replies: 32
Views: 15148

Re: Air Shows 2024

Unless there is more to come/detail, it looks like they are dropping to one evening airshows (+ proms). Bit disappointing that of all the dates they could choose, they have clashed with RIAT.
by ted633
Tue 18 Jul 2023, 8:57 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Does anyone have the registrations for the raf voyager and raf f35, usaf mc130, osprey and usaf kc135. Also were they the same airframes used on Saturday and Sunday? Many thanks in advance Saturday F-35 - ZM154 MC130 - 35776 CV22 - 0058 Sunday Same osprey Can't read MC130 from my photos KC135 - 003...
by ted633
Tue 18 Jul 2023, 8:47 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

But yes, I agree about the RAF commentary too. To be honest, I don't think the BBMF need any - let the Merlins do the talking. To be honest, it was a bit odd to hear commentary when the BBMF were displaying. The vast majority of shows* do exactly as you said, let the Merlins do it! *In my experienc...
by ted633
Mon 17 Jul 2023, 5:26 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Snip >the eventual refuelling flypast obviously went belly up, given the distance between the KC-135 and the B-52 (must have been 2 miles?) so the whole thing was a bit anti climatic anyway. For the BUFF to have been airborne for so long and still seemingly fluff its lines was a shame. It's a might...
by ted633
Sun 16 Jul 2023, 7:49 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Did both days of the weekend this year (got a Sunday ticket as 'insurance' for a very miserable looking Saturday). Even though Saturday was great, I thought what the hell and went again. Loved the flying, big standout was the F-35 Harrier formation, didn't think I would ever see that. Biggest shame ...
by ted633
Sun 16 Jul 2023, 1:00 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Seahornet wrote:
Sun 16 Jul 2023, 12:53 pm
Dirty great shower rolling in, just as the BBMF and 262 are due....
It's gonna miss. We've been very lucky all weekend with the horrendous showers that have past very close by!
by ted633
Sun 16 Jul 2023, 7:14 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942275

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Arrived at 7 in Red. In by 7:50. 50 mins better than yesterday!