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Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:50 am
by SCARECROW
Its due into Shawbury
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 11:41 am
by GhostWalker
Folks it looks like the Vulcan may not be flyng they have tech issues with engine 2. Currently it's grounded it failed the lunchtime engine grond test. Sorry this just came through colleagues int he mess.
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:07 pm
by thelad
Twitter: XH558 @XH558 4h4 hours ago
Andrew Edmondson just completing the 'Permit to Fly' application with the CAA which has now been accepted & issued.
that mean they have sorted the issue?
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 3:43 pm
by GhostWalker
No thats just permission to fly if they do....
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 5:42 pm
by alan8859
Vulcan has not done any ground runs today
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:32 pm
by maz
Planes tv cosford live
https://youtu.be/62IW-2WfAEY
may be of interest
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 7:39 am
by RAFfan99
Confirmation
Netherlands AF NH90 Helicopter (Static)
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 7:43 am
by Stroudy
When the Vulcan did its final fast and low flypast at Throckmorton last weekend it pulled up on full power and there was a definite deep thump from one of its engines as it was climbing. I was under it and it didnt sound right. Wonder if this is related to the poss engine tech issue?
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:03 am
by hazer96
GhostWalker wrote:Shawbury moves will be released tomorrow morning. Reds will go as planned bar tech issues.
Anything been released on times ect for this yet?
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:03 am
by seven
The Vulcan does not have an engine tech issue at this time.
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Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:04 am
by twinstar
Has the Dutch NH-90 actually arrived?
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:03 am
by SCARECROW
NH90 due later today
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:34 am
by luke28
Any idea what time? Would'nt mind seeing that if the weather plays ball....
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:45 am
by Richard B
Been constant heavy rain since yesterday teatime and still lashing it down.
can see this being a washout for Cosford.
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:05 am
by Stroudy
Dont panic. The forecast for tomorrow is 16-17oC and dry with light cloud until mid-evening and then thicker cloud arriving later.
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:54 am
by SCARECROW
Ref the NH90 sorry no idea but seen a Chinook ZA713 on PP heading that way.
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:22 pm
by Stroudy
NH90 went over worcester north bound about 12:45pm.
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:31 pm
by NotPennysBoat
I live 2hrs 45 mins away.. Plan to leave at 5am, get there 7:45.. Or should I go earlier???
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:51 pm
by RAFfan99
im getting there bang on 0830
also people travelling by car
report here
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015 ... -air-show/
Re: Cosford 2015
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:53 pm
by twinstar
NH90 confirmed on ground as 324