South coast meet/Bournemouth airshow
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Post 401161 by M-R-P on 2011-08-03 23:27:44
In a few weeks, Bournemouth airshow is on: http://www.bournemouthair.co.uk/whats-on/
Seeing that there are a few plane enthusiasts on the forum, (yes the vulcan will be there) I thought it would be a good excuse to have a meet.
I can get reserved parking for up to 20 cars, about half a mile from the centre of the show. Parking is £1.50 per hour (rip off I know but we're talking sandbanks here) but depending on numbers, and weather or not I can pull some strings, I may be able to sort parking for the day(PM me for more info). The carpark is called Branksome Dene Chine - right on the beach and is the point where the fly-by's turn to go back the other way. You can also walk up the promenade and get a closer look at the action but it gets bloody busy the closer you get. Depending on the amount of interest, I will post more info as and when I can.
So peeps, anybody interested????
Post 401300 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 15:31:50
Nobody?
Ho-hum, I'll give it till tomorrow and remove the post.
Post 401379 by Flatout Phil on 2011-08-04 19:43:55
18th to 21st August...sadly I can't do this...I think it sounds a great idea. I am at Airbourne in Eastbourne next week which is a similar event - think that will be my airshow allowance for 2011. Trying to decide whether to go in the Honda or the R at the moment.
Post 401387 by M-R-P on 2011-08-04 19:55:25
[quote=Flatout Phil;401379]18th to 21st August...sadly I can't do this...I think it sounds a great idea. I am at Airbourne in Eastbourne next week which is a similar event - think that will be my airshow allowance for 2011. Trying to decide whether to go in the Honda or the R at the moment.[/quote]
Well thanks for looking Phil, I was beginning to think there wasn't anybody interested! ;)
I see you're in SE london, the wife's from walthamstow, would have been a bit of a drive for you but the M3 can be fun early in the morning, can't it! Maybe next time?
Post 401545 by Mrs_PA on 2011-08-05 10:19:44
I would have liked to go to this, but it's too short notice, and I will be travelling to the Isle of Wight that weekend.
Such a shame (I love seeing the Vulcan), perhaps next year?
Post 401546 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-05 10:20:39
Sorry Martin can't make it. :(
Mrs PA is off to the Isle of Wight to pick up our daughter and I'm staying at home. Shame really as both of us would have loved it. I have a feeling Mrs PA is going to reply to this as well.
She beat me to it :)
Post 401547 by M-R-P on 2011-08-05 10:26:22
Will definitely have to keep it in mind for next year.
Post 401551 by Vikingxl on 2011-08-05 10:41:34
Sadly i cant make that weekend either
Post 401594 by M-R-P on 2011-08-05 14:39:13
Well, I'll be there and if anybody finds themselves in the area, they are welcome to join me. PM me for parking reservations and possibly permits. ;)
Post 401600 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-05 14:48:05
Would love to come & see the Vulcan but sadly I am planning to go to Santa Pod.
Post 401654 by M-R-P on 2011-08-05 19:42:06
[quote=Wobbly Dave;401600]Would love to come & see the Vulcan but sadly I am planning to go to Santa Pod.[/quote]
To be honest, I'd rather do the pod but the missus won't let me..
a: drive that far away with the family car,
b:use that much petrol,
c:destroy the gearbox.
d:all of the above
:)
Post 401731 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-06 00:31:41
Just tell her you are going to watch ;). To be honest apart from wayward Honda's - it is very safe & not that hard on your car. It is only 15 seconds flat out when all said & done.
Post 401736 by M-R-P on 2011-08-06 01:06:50
[quote=Wobbly Dave;401731]Just tell her you are going to watch ;). To be honest apart from wayward Honda's - it is very safe & not that hard on your car. It is only 15 seconds flat out when all said & done.[/quote]
15 seconds if I'm lucky, gearbox needs more flushing, and don't know if it's engine mounts or wishbone bushes but there's some slack in there somewhere.
I heard about these dodgy hondas;) but with a huge swedish lump doing 90mph and a 17 stone psychotic southerner at the wheel, the little jap thingys won't cause too much distress.
Maybe one day... ho-hum.
Post 401737 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-06 01:09:55
you can drive mine if you want to.
Post 401740 by M-R-P on 2011-08-06 01:26:47
Careful, I may take you up on that one day. Besides, that lovely silver 70 is far too pretty to be spoilt by this leadfoot loony.
Perhaps next year I'll strip some excess weight off the old girl and have a go.
Post 401741 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-06 01:30:46
You may find that you have more talent than me.
Post 401786 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-08-06 13:01:35
Yep.. Sorry for not posting, bit that weekend seems to be reserved by almost every event in the UK... I'll be at Renault World Series all weekend otherwise it would have been an interesting day.
Post 404177 by M-R-P on 2011-08-16 22:18:03
Ok guys, the airshow is this weekend, if anybody's plans have fallen through and they want to see the airshow on saturday or sunday, and they want reserved (and possibly free) parking, let me know before friday so I can make arrangements. would be nice to put some names to faces while taking - in the festivities! :)
Post 404222 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-17 00:04:05
Mrs PA is in the I of W picking up number one daughter. I'm at home not able to drive yet. So I'll be watching films and videos. And if it's dry I might do some work in the garden got a new weed slasher, strimmer, hedge trimmer, small chainsaw :)
Post 404277 by M-R-P on 2011-08-17 14:10:38
Just found out - no Vulcan this year, fuel tank leak :comp:
Post 404881 by M-R-P on 2011-08-20 15:30:46
Red arrow crashed shortly after the display today, reports are still sketchy but apparently, the pilot got out ok. The plane bounced across a field and a river and broke up. I'll post more as i hear about it.
Best wishes to the pilot.
Post 404883 by Tomcat on 2011-08-20 16:08:49
According to the news the pilot landed in the river and was pulled out by 3 locals. Sounds like he may have had an engine failure as someone said they heard a loud 'Pop' shortly before it went in.
Post 404884 by M-R-P on 2011-08-20 16:15:11
I read that too TC, there are a few reports, I just heared an interview on radio2 with one of the people who pulled the guy out.
Had me worried, my mums house is in the flightpath.
Post 404886 by Tomcat on 2011-08-20 16:25:45
As much as I like the hawk I'm still puzzled as to why they would use a single engined aircraft for an aerobatic aircraft, doesn't give you much of an option if you have an engine failure does it?.
Post 404890 by M-R-P on 2011-08-20 16:35:50
not built to glide a long way without propulsion either.
Post 404949 by volvo340sleeper on 2011-08-20 21:11:32
just read on virgin the pilot was thrown from the plane and killed on impact, poor family
Post 404951 by M-R-P on 2011-08-20 21:46:01
Sad day
R.I.P.
Post 404970 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-21 00:00:39
Tragic news - RIP
Post 405015 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-08-21 11:48:26
R.I.P.
And thank you for all the thrills.
I'm sure that the Red Arrows will continue to do so.
Post 405418 by M-R-P on 2011-08-23 10:52:09
Mods, can we close this thread please?
Post 406381 by M-R-P on 2011-08-27 21:01:17
Saw them doing a turn & return above my house on saturday. Perfect as always.
RIP Red 4
Great pic, Phil.
Post 406382 by Flatout Phil on 2011-08-27 21:08:39
[quote=martinrpeachey;406381]Saw them doing a turn & return above my house on saturday. Perfect as always.
RIP Red 4
Great pic, Phil.[/quote]
Added a couple more - just wish my CCD had been less mucky :(
Sony Alpha 100 with Minolta 500mm Catadioptic AF.
Post 406384 by M-R-P on 2011-08-27 21:12:26
Awesome pics Phil, a perfect tribute to Jon Egging.
Well done mate.
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