Vulcan XH558 in 2011.All posts here please.

[Tiger 1]

Thanks beefsteak, the info is very much appreciated.

I will be down at DSA tomorrow afternoon, hopefully i will time it right to catch her landing back.

Best rdgs

Tiger 1

[Sheff]

I don't think there's any question of "pushing" the aircraft. The aim is to keep the display as stress-free as possible whilst still being visually entertaining. I suppose it's basically a question of how each pilot interprets these aims. One person's concept of an interesting display is inevitably different to someone else's.

The days when Vulcan display flying was physically demanding are long gone but even back in those days, it was never a struggle. Compared to (for example) the mighty Shackleton which required a strong grip and biceps, the Vulcan was always a much more gentle affair, although it did need two hands on the stick at the top of those wing-overs when the aircraft often dropped considerably below the specified minimum speed!

[Flyingmonster]

Any Idea who is flying her at Windermere today?

[beefsteak]

Nothing on their webpage

[Flyingmonster]

Ah will see when I get there! Cheers Beefsteak!

[Mayfly]

Once back they'll probably stay based at Robin Hood for the rest of the season now wont they; with only smaller airshows and seaside events coming up?

Dont forget Kev is a very young pilot for the Vulcan and Martin is 65 years old, so there is bound to be a big difference between them.

Is it physically demanding to fly the display then? I can't really think of another reason why they should be different.

No mate,
its not physically demanding one bit, but at 65 Martin has seen it, done it and worn the T-shirt when it comes to Vulcans and was well known for his laid back approach when flying them for the RAF, but at 65, like most people of that age, they mellow and dont go so fast and slow down. Kev on the other hand is well up for the flight and when i speak to him gets excited about the thought flying her and pushing her.

John

It's much more mentally demanding than physical tho there is a certain amount of physical ability needed.

POD and Martin flew at Wittering yesterday - never thought to ask them who was flying today - but I believe t/o is around 3-3.30pm

[dantheman_09]

I think today pilot is kev rumens. Not 100% sure tho

[dantheman_09]

I did say i wunt sure lmao

[rmt_1982]

Withers, Ramsey and Masefield today..

[zero_gravity]

Presently tracking on PP heading WNW for Southport by the looks of it

[dantheman_09]

Location?

[TankBuster]

Hi all,

Just wondering, does Al Mcdicken still fly 558? I remember he was a pilot during the test flight stages of 558's return to flight but I have'nt heard anything of him since. Is he still with the team?


Cheers,
TankBuster

[Mayfly]

No Al left a couple of years ago and I believe he doesn't fly at all now.

[TankBuster]

Hi Mayfly,

Thanks for the info, I hope he's enjoying what ever he is up to these days.

TankBuster

[Tiger 1]

Hi everyone

Any of you guys happen to know what time the Vulcan takes off and lands back on Saturday and Sunday 30th and 31st.

Many thanks in advance for any help

Tiger 1

[gonk]

558 is down as far a i know and hope for sunderland on saterday and sunday but do not no what time the display is.

[Mayfly]

According to last Tuesdays newsletter from the Trust 558 is displaying on Saturday at 16:20 & Sunday at 16:25.

No word on T/O timings but she is flying from Finningley both days

[Tiger 1]

Hi Guys

Many thanks for the info .

Much appreciated, i will be down there for about 3pm then... just in case she`s up early.

Thanks again.

Best rgds

Tim

[beefsteak]

The latest news letter including details of Saturday / Sunday display schedule

http://mxm.mxmfb.com/rsps/wlnk/c/1216/r/38672/e/246" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Tiger 1]

Hi beefsteak

Many thanks for the news letter info, its very much appreciated.

Best rgds

Tiger 1